Dover Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Dover, Newfoundland and Labrador

Dover is a town in Bonavista North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dover is located at 48.8870°N, 53.9538°W.

Dover, nestled on the rugged eastern edge of Newfoundland, clings to the land where rolling hills meet the restless Atlantic. It lies 21.4 km east-north-east of Gambo, NL (from Gambo, NL: bearing 62°T), and is situated 12.8 km south of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: the soft, moss-laden slopes that cradle the settlement give way abruptly to the stark, wind-scoured rock faces that plummet towards the sea. In the late afternoon, the light, filtered through a sky often bruised with cloud, can turn the water a deep, resonant indigo, while the air carries the bracing tang of salt and damp earth. Small, sturdy homes, painted in cheerful hues against the often-muted palette of the landscape, huddle together as if for warmth, their gardens bravely asserting their colour against the persistent sea breeze. The wildness of the surrounding countryside, a mix of stunted spruce and open bog, whispers a constant reminder of nature's enduring power. The history of Dover is deeply intertwined with the sea, its very existence shaped by the fishing grounds and the hardy souls who first cast their nets here. For generations, the local economy has ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of the cod and other marine life, a dependence that has forged a resilient and resourceful character in its people. While the traditional fishing industry has seen its challenges, the spirit of enterprise endures, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Dover drawing visitors seeking its quiet charm and opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The legacy of its past is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered hands of its inhabitants and the enduring stories passed down, a living testament to a life lived in close communion with the powerful rhythms of this wild coast.

About This Dover Map Page

Explore Dover, 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: 48.886964, -53.953778. 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 Dover includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Dover 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.