Black Tickle Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Black Tickle, Newfoundland and Labrador

Black Tickle is a neighbourhood in Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a city. Black Tickle is located at 53.4616°N, 55.7650°W.

Black Tickle, perched on the southeastern tip of Labrador, is a place shaped by the relentless embrace of the North Atlantic, its geography a stark canvas of rocky shores, boggy lowlands, and the occasional stunted spruce clinging to the wind-scoured earth. It lies 83.6 km east-south-east of Cartwright, NL (from Cartwright, NL: bearing 107°T), and is situated 0.9 km south-east of Domino. Historically, it emerged as a fishing outpost, a place where hardy souls carved out a living from the ocean's bounty, their lives dictated by the rhythms of the tides and the capricious moods of the weather. The economy of Black Tickle remains deeply intertwined with the sea, with fishing and hunting forming the backbone of its sustenance, a testament to the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterizes its inhabitants. The air here often carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and pine, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that surrounds this remote settlement. The cultural character of Black Tickle is one of quiet resilience and close-knit community, where shared stories and mutual support are as vital as the catch brought ashore. While grand institutions and bustling arenas are absent, the cultural heart of Black Tickle beats in its traditions, the shared laughter during long winter evenings, and the unspoken understanding that binds its people. Notable landmarks here are not built structures but the raw, elemental features of the landscape itself: the brooding expanse of the ocean, the jagged outline of the coastline against the horizon, and the vast, silent sky overhead. The nearest university lies a considerable distance away, and local sports teams are more likely to be informal gatherings on a patch of rough ground than organized leagues. Major events are tied to the seasons and the harvest, and while no globally recognized figures hail from Black Tickle, its history is rich with the quiet heroism of ordinary people who have made this demanding corner of the world their home.

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Explore Black Tickle, 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: 53.461637, -55.765033. 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 Tickle includes the postal code (A0K), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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