Clarke's Beach Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador

Clarke's Beach is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Clarke's Beach is located at 47.5320°N, 53.3037°W.

Clarke's Beach, nestled along Conception Bay's western edge, presents a rugged, windswept beauty where the land meets the sea in a dramatic embrace. It lies 5.7 km south of Bay Roberts, NL (from Bay Roberts, NL: bearing 188°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-west of Gallows Cove. Rolling hills, cloaked in hardy spruce and fir, descend towards a coastline etched with inlets and small, stony coves, the persistent Atlantic breeze shaping both the stunted trees and the very character of the place. The air here carries the sharp, briny tang of salt spray, mingling with the damp earthiness of the coastal soil, a scent that clings to everything, from the weathered clapboard houses to the sturdy fishing boats drawn up on the shingle. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, casts a cool, diffused glow, illuminating the vibrant greens of the summer vegetation and the muted greys and browns of the exposed rock formations. The history of Clarke's Beach is deeply entwined with the sea, a narrative of resilience and resourcefulness passed down through generations who have relied on its bounty for sustenance and livelihood. For centuries, fishermen have plied these waters, their lives governed by the ebb and flow of the tides and the migratory patterns of cod and capelin, though the economy has diversified over time, with some residents finding work in nearby larger centres or in niche tourism ventures that capitalize on the area's natural charms. The landscape itself bears the marks of this long association, with remnants of old fishing stages and the weathered outlines of homes clinging to the slopes overlooking the bay. Even today, the rhythm of life in Clarke's Beach feels connected to the enduring power of the ocean, a palpable presence that shapes its identity and continues to draw people to its shores.

About This Clarke's Beach Map Page

Explore Clarke's Beach, 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: 47.532017, -53.303675. 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 Clarke's Beach 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 Clarke's Beach 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.