Charleston Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Charleston, Newfoundland and Labrador

Charleston is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Charleston is located at 48.3922°N, 53.6536°W.

Charleston rests in a fold of the land, where the deep, dark waters of the Atlantic meet a rugged coastline. It lies 37.4 km north-east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 53°T), and is situated 15.5 km east of Lethbridge. Low, rounded hills, carpeted in resilient scrub and wind-stunted trees, cradle the settlement. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and damp earth, a scent that clings to everything, from the weathered clapboard houses to the fishing gear stacked on wharves. During the long twilight of summer, the western sky often bleeds into hues of bruised plum and pale rose, casting a soft, diffused light that seems to smooth the sharp edges of the landscape. Even in the stillness of a calm day, a low murmur of the sea is an ever-present companion, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the protective arms of the bay. The history of Charleston is etched in the stoic resilience of its people, whose livelihoods have long been intertwined with the bounty of the sea. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of Charleston, with small boats venturing out from its sheltered harbour to seek cod and other treasures of the cold northern waters. Echoes of past struggles and triumphs can be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture and the quiet pride in the faces of its residents. While the traditional fishing industry continues to be a cornerstone, the economy of Charleston has begun to diversify, embracing tourism that draws visitors to its untamed beauty and the authentic charm of coastal Newfoundland life. The spirit of the place is one of enduring connection to the land and the sea, a rhythm dictated by the tides and the changing seasons.

About This Charleston Map Page

Explore Charleston, 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: 48.392222, -53.653611. 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 Charleston includes the postal code (A0C), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Charleston 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.