Black River Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Black River, Newfoundland and Labrador

Black River is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Black River is located at 47.8781°N, 54.1664°W.

Black River rests where the land begins to gently yield to the sea, a place where the air carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and the distant murmur of the ocean. It lies 35.4 km south-south-west of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 193°T), and is situated 14.1 km west-north-west of Come By Chance. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, rolling hills draped in evergreen forests that descend towards the water's edge, their deep greens softened by the perpetual mist that often hangs like a veil. Small, clear streams, true to the settlement's name, carve their way through the moss-covered stones and tangled roots, their waters reflecting the muted, pearly light that filters through the trees. The character of Black River is one of quiet resilience, a gentle strength born of its enduring relationship with the wild landscape that surrounds it. The history of Black River is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people, a narrative shaped by the ebb and flow of the fishing seasons and the hardy spirit of those who first settled these shores. For generations, the economy of Black River has been sustained by the sea, its boats a familiar sight against the horizon as they brought in their catches, a testament to a way of life passed down through families. While the rhythms of fishing remain, newer ventures have begun to bloom, adding layers to the local fabric, though the deep connection to the maritime heritage endures. The quiet hum of daily life in Black River is punctuated by the cries of gulls and the sigh of the wind through the spruce, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have always guided its existence.

About This Black River Map Page

Explore Black River, 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: 47.878056, -54.166389. 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 Black River includes the postal code (A5A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Black River 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.