Dunfield Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Dunfield, Newfoundland and Labrador

Dunfield is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dunfield is located at 48.3500°N, 53.3764°W.

Dunfield nestles on the eastern edge of Newfoundland, a place where the land seems to spill into the sea. It lies 37.2 km south-south-west of Bonavista, NL (from Bonavista, NL: bearing 213°T), and is situated 6.7 km south-west of Port Rexton. The terrain here is a rugged embrace of rock and scrub, a testament to the relentless shaping of wind and wave. Rolling hills, cloaked in a resilient tapestry of low-lying vegetation, give way to the dramatic punctuation of the Atlantic coastline. Here, the air carries a bracing salt tang, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can possess a soft, diffused quality, painting the weathered wooden homes and scattered fishing stages in hues of muted gold and lavender. The soundscape is often dominated by the cry of gulls and the ceaseless murmur of the ocean, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that define this remote corner of the island. The history of Dunfield is intrinsically tied to the sea, a narrative of hardy souls who carved a living from its depths. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this settlement, with cod and lobster forming the backbone of the local economy. While the traditional fishery still holds its importance, diversification has seen aquaculture and a growing tourism sector begin to shape the character of Dunfield. The landscape itself bears the marks of this heritage, with ancient footpaths winding between the colourful houses and the remnants of older structures hinting at a past more deeply rooted in the immediate coastline. The quiet perseverance of its residents, accustomed to the challenges and rewards of life by the ocean, imbues Dunfield with a distinct, unhurried spirit.

About This Dunfield Map Page

Explore Dunfield, 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: 48.35, -53.376389. 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 Dunfield 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 Dunfield 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.