Cartwright Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador

Cartwright is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Cartwright is located at 53.6938°N, 56.9701°W.

Cartwright, a settlement nestled on the Labrador coast, unfolds against a backdrop of rugged, windswept terrain where the dark spruce forests meet the often-turbulent waters of the Atlantic. It lies 109.8 km east-south-east of Rigolet, NL (from Rigolet, NL: bearing 119°T), and is situated 3.0 km east-south-east of Belfry. Its history is deeply intertwined with the maritime life of the region, a lineage stretching back to early European explorers and traders who were drawn to its sheltered harbour. For centuries, the economy of Cartwright has been shaped by the bounty of the sea, with fishing and sealing forming the bedrock of its sustenance and commerce, a rhythm dictated by the changing seasons and the migrations of marine life. The very air here carries a bracing salt tang, a constant reminder of the vast ocean that defines this place, and the land itself, a mosaic of bogs, rocky outcrops, and stunted trees, bears the marks of a long and resilient human presence. The cultural character of Cartwright is one of quiet fortitude and strong community bonds, forged in the shared experiences of coastal living. While no globally renowned universities or major league sports teams call Cartwright home, its heart beats with a local pride, often expressed through community gatherings and the sharing of stories passed down through generations. The stark beauty of the surrounding landscape, with its dramatic coastlines and the ethereal light that bathes the region at dawn and dusk, serves as a constant, unspoken landmark. Though famous individuals are few, the collective spirit of the people who have called Cartwright home, facing the challenges and embracing the stark beauty of their northern home, forms its most enduring legacy.

About This Cartwright Map Page

Explore Cartwright, 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: 53.693779, -56.970056. 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 Cartwright 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.

Location data for Cartwright 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.