Dawson's Cove Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Dawson's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Dawson's Cove is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dawson's Cove is located at 47.5347°N, 55.9325°W.

Dawson's Cove rests in a deep embrace of the Newfoundland coast, its houses clustered like hardy barnacles against the formidable, wind-scoured slopes that plunge into the churning grey Atlantic. It lies 10.3 km north-west of Harbour Breton, NL (from Harbour Breton, NL: bearing 308°T), and is situated 8.7 km south of Gaultois. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the damp, earthy scent of moss clinging to ancient rock, a constant reminder of the sea's dominion. Above the immediate shoreline, the land rises into a rugged hinterland of scrubby spruce and wind-bent fir, a landscape that has been shaped by centuries of relentless weather, its contours softened only by the persistent, emerald cloak of summer growth. Even on the stillest days, a restless energy seems to emanate from the water, its ceaseless murmur a perpetual soundtrack to life in Dawson's Cove. The story of Dawson's Cove is etched in the very stone of its harbour, a testament to generations who carved a living from the unforgiving sea. For much of its history, the economy of Dawson's Cove has been inextricably tied to the bounty of the ocean, with fishing – cod, lobster, crab – forming the backbone of its sustenance and trade. Old fishing stages, weathered and grey, still stand sentinel along the waterfront, silent witnesses to the industry that once pulsed through these waters. While the rhythms of the fishing fleet continue, a quiet resilience now underpins the community, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors, and a slow, steady evolution of its local character, a blend of hardy independence and warm, unpretentious hospitality.

About This Dawson's Cove Map Page

Explore Dawson's Cove, 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: 47.534722, -55.9325. 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 Dawson's Cove includes the postal code (A0E), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Dawson's Cove 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.