Back Cove Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Back Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Back Cove is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Back Cove is located at 49.8497°N, 56.5625°W.

Back Cove nestles in a fold of the land, a quiet harbour where the greys and blues of the North Atlantic meet the muted greens and browns of the Newfoundland coast. It lies 27.2 km west-south-west of Baie Verte, NL (from Baie Verte, NL: bearing 256°T), and is situated 31.9 km north-east of Hannah Cove. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the damp scent of spruce, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. Rough-hewn houses, their paint faded by sun and spray, cling to the slopes, their windows like watchful eyes peering out towards the restless water. Small boats, their hulls weathered to a driftwood grey, bob gently at their moorings, their nets drying in the cool, persistent breeze. The terrain is a rugged embrace, a mosaic of moss-covered rocks, stunted firs, and patches of resilient heath, all shaped by the wind and the ceaseless murmur of the waves. The history of Back Cove is etched into the very bedrock, a narrative of hardy folk drawn to the rich fishing grounds that have sustained generations. For centuries, this sheltered inlet has been a haven for those who make their living from the sea, their days dictated by the tides and the caprice of the weather. The economy, though diversified in recent times, still bears the indelible mark of the cod fishery, the ghosts of schooners and trawlers lingering in the salty air. Along the shore, weathered sheds and abandoned wharves whisper tales of a bygone era, while the newer, sturdier structures speak of a community that, while rooted in its past, continues to navigate the currents of modern life. The light at dusk, a soft, ethereal glow that bleeds across the western sky, often paints the landscape in hues of lavender and rose, a fleeting, quiet beauty that belies the raw power of the surrounding elements.

About This Back Cove Map Page

Explore Back Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.849722, -56.5625. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Back Cove includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Back Cove is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.