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| Place | Carbonear |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | Carbonear |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.731503 |
| Longitude | -53.232661 |
| Population | 4,696 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | A1Y |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | AADOD |
Carbonear is a town in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Carbonear is located at 47.7315°N, 53.2327°W.
Carbonear rests upon the rugged, salt-sprayed edge of the Atlantic coast, anchored by the sturdy prominence of the Saddle Hill. It lies 17.2 km north-north-east of Bay Roberts, NL (from Bay Roberts, NL: bearing 15°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-south-east of Halfway House. The terrain here holds a particular austerity, where the earth rises to meet the sea with a firmness that defines the horizon. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the landscape opens into a quiet expanse, with Lady Lake situated about 5 km away providing a still, freshwater contrast to the restless tides of the coast. When the sun begins its slow descent, the light catches the slopes of Saddle Hill, turning the rocks to a bruised, melancholic violet that lingers long after the warmth has left the air. The history of Carbonear is rooted in the persistence of those who looked to the sea for sustenance, shaping an economy long defined by the demands of the fishery and the trade routes of the North Atlantic. While the Bannerman River flows about 7 km away, its presence serves as a quiet reminder of the inland waterways that once supported the early expansion of the region. Today, the local economy reflects a shift toward a broader service sector, though the structural memory of maritime industry remains visible in the wharves and the functional architecture of the waterfront. Residents move through their days with a practical focus, their work habits reflecting a long-standing familiarity with the unpredictable cycles of the Atlantic weather. Cultural life in Carbonear maintains a character shaped by its isolation and its enduring connection to the coastal environment. Marine Drive Provincial Park, located about 32 km away, offers a space where the wilder edges of the landscape are preserved, allowing for a perspective on the raw, unadorned beauty of the province. The people of Carbonear carry a distinct sense of their own history, valuing the stories passed down through generations that anchor them to this specific piece of the coast. There is a quiet satisfaction in the way the local life adheres to the seasons, a steady persistence that feels as permanent as the granite hills overlooking the harbor.
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Explore Carbonear, 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: 47.731503, -53.232661. 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 Carbonear includes the postal code (A1Y), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Carbonear 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 |