Burnt Islands Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Burnt Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador

Burnt Islands is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Burnt Islands is located at 47.6142°N, 58.8701°W.

Burnt Islands is a place where the land seems to exhale a scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of its deep embrace with the sea. It lies 20.0 km east of Channel-Port aux Basques, NL (from Channel-Port aux Basques, NL: bearing 84°T), and is situated 13.1 km west of Rose Blanche. The terrain here is a rugged choreography of low, rounded hills, worn smooth by countless seasons, their slopes carpeted in a resilient tapestry of heather, moss, and hardy coastal grasses that sway in the persistent breeze. Jagged outcrops of ancient rock, dark and glistening after a passing shower, punctuate the landscape, offering perches for watchful seabirds whose cries are carried on the wind. Along the shoreline, the sea gnaws at the land with a slow, inexorable persistence, carving out small, pebbled coves and exposing tidal pools where tiny marine dramas unfold in miniature. The light here, especially as the sun dips towards the horizon, possesses a luminous, ethereal quality, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold that reflect softly on the inky waters. This small corner of Newfoundland and Labrador, Burnt Islands, carries the echoes of a past shaped by the bounty and the challenges of the North Atlantic. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the fishing grounds, a precarious but vital economy that has sustained families and forged a strong sense of shared endeavour. The weathered facades of the houses, often painted in cheerful, defiant colours against the often-grey skies, speak of resilience and a deep-rooted connection to this rugged coast. While the traditional cod fishery has seen its fluctuations, a quiet spirit of innovation persists, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty and the potential for sustainable tourism drawing visitors who seek the raw, untamed allure of this remote outpost. The very air seems to hold a whisper of stories, of voyages undertaken and hardships endured, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Burnt Islands home.

About This Burnt Islands Map Page

Explore Burnt Islands, 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: 47.614194, -58.870131. 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 Burnt Islands includes the postal code (A0M), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Burnt Islands 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.