Botwood Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador

Botwood is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Botwood is located at 49.1356°N, 55.3732°W.

Botwood rests on the western edge of the expansive Notre Dame Bay, a place where the restless Atlantic whispers secrets to the land. It lies 15.3 km north-north-east of Bishop's Falls, NL (from Bishop's Falls, NL: bearing 34°T), and is situated 12.3 km north of Jumpers Brook. The terrain here is a gentle embrace of rolling hills, softened by the persistent green of boreal forests and punctuated by the glint of numerous lakes and ponds that dot the landscape like scattered jewels. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp tang, a breath drawn from the vast, cold ocean to the east, hinting at the raw, untamed beauty that surrounds this Newfoundland and Labrador settlement. Even the wind seems to carry the scent of pine and salt, a constant reminder of its maritime soul. This is a place forged by the sea and by the resilient spirit of its people, with a history deeply intertwined with the fishing industry that once sustained its shores. Later, the strategic importance of Botwood's sheltered harbour during wartime transformed it into a pivotal hub, a testament to its enduring connection with global currents. Today, while the echoes of those busy days might linger, the local economy has diversified, embracing new opportunities while holding fast to its maritime roots. The quiet hum of everyday life in Botwood is a rhythm of its own, a blend of hard work and community warmth, where the expansive sky above often mirrors the open hearts of its residents.

About This Botwood Map Page

Explore Botwood, 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: 49.135647, -55.373153. 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 Botwood includes the postal code (A2B), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Botwood 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.