Down Below Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Down Below, Newfoundland and Labrador

Down Below is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Down Below is located at 48.6413°N, 53.7296°W.

Down Below nestles in a landscape carved by the patient hands of ice and sea, where the rugged terrain slopes towards the grey expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 23.1 km east-south-east of Glovertown, NL (from Glovertown, NL: bearing 104°T), and is situated 3.8 km south-east of Eastport. Rolling hills, cloaked in a resilient scrub and the sturdy green of spruce and fir, meet the coast in a dramatic embrace, their edges softened by the persistent breath of the ocean. Here, the air carries a distinct tang of salt and damp earth, a scent that mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of bog rosemary in bloom during the warmer months. Tiny, sheltered coves offer brief respite from the open water, their dark pebbles smoothed by countless tides, while overhead, gulls wheel and cry, their calls a constant counterpoint to the murmur of the waves. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can be magnificent, casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch across the land, transforming the familiar contours into something momentarily magical. The history of Down Below is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the resilience of its people. For generations, the primary sustenance and livelihood here have sprung from the cold, rich waters, with fishing – cod, lobster, and crab – forming the bedrock of the local economy. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered fishing stages that cling to the shoreline and the sturdy, colourful boats that bob in the harbour, each one a testament to a life lived in concert with the ocean's moods. While the fishing industry has seen its shifts and challenges, it remains the heart of Down Below, fostering a strong sense of community and a shared understanding of the sea's power and generosity. The quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the rhythm of the tides and the seasonable demands of the catch, a cadence that has shaped the character of this place for longer than any written record.

About This Down Below Map Page

Explore Down Below, 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: 48.641302, -53.729638. 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 Down Below 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 Down Below 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.