Croque Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Croque, Newfoundland and Labrador

Croque is a settlement in Strait of Belle Isle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Croque is located at 51.0583°N, 55.8278°W.

Croque rests on a rugged stretch of the Great Northern Peninsula, where the land seems to sigh into the cold embrace of the Strait of Belle Isle. It lies 30.6 km north-east of Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL (from Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL: bearing 40°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-west of St. Julien's. The terrain here is a study in resilience, a mosaic of low-lying scrub, windswept heath, and the occasional stubborn spruce clinging to rocky outcrops. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and the whisper of the north, often has a crystalline clarity, especially in the fleeting sunlight that filters through the often-brooding sky. The coastline itself is a jagged affair, a series of coves and inlets carved by relentless tides, where the dark, cold water laps at pebble beaches and barnacle-encrusted rocks. Even in the stillness of a calm day, there's a palpable sense of the ocean's vastness, a constant reminder of the wild currents that flow just beyond the shore. The story of Croque is deeply entwined with the sea and the enduring spirit of those who have called it home. For generations, the bounty of the ocean has been the lifeblood of this place, with cod fishing and the processing of fish forming the bedrock of its economy. Even as the landscape has weathered the changing fortunes of the fishing industry, the memory of those times lingers in the weathered docks and the practical, salt-worn faces of its people. The history here is not found in grand monuments, but in the quiet continuity of life, in the traditions passed down, and in the way the community has adapted to the demanding environment. There's a distinct character to Croque, a blend of hardy independence and a deep-seated connection to the land and sea that shapes every aspect of life.

About This Croque Map Page

Explore Croque, 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: 51.058333, -55.827778. 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 Croque includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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