Explore Britannia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | Britannia |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.143889 |
| Longitude | -53.721944 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | A5A |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | AACTY |
Britannia is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Britannia is located at 48.1439°N, 53.7219°W.
Britannia rests against the rugged Atlantic coast, where the land meets the salt-heavy air with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 25.2 km east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 101°T), and is situated 4.2 km north-north-east of Hickman's Harbour. The horizon here is defined by the elevation of Ginpicker Hill, a landmark that anchors the view as the light shifts from the sharp clarity of morning to the bruised, violet hues of dusk. While the Deep Bight River flows some distance away, its presence is felt in the moisture that clings to the shoreline, softening the edges of the rocky outcrops that define the terrain. Britannia sits in a landscape where the wind carries the scent of brine and damp earth, encouraging a life that moves in accordance with the turning of the tides. History in Britannia reflects the resilience of those who settled along these sheltered coves, turning toward the sea for sustenance and trade. The local economy has long leaned upon the rhythms of the coast, with the sea providing both a livelihood and a constant, shifting boundary for the people who call Britannia home. Life here is defined by the practicalities of the maritime climate and the sturdy character of its residents, who maintain their traditions with a steady hand. The stillness of the coastal air often settles over the houses, creating a sense of permanence that persists even as the seasons cycle through the long, bracing winters and the brief, bright bloom of summer.
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Explore Britannia, 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: 48.143889, -53.721944. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Britannia 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 Britannia 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |