Fairbank Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Fairbank, Newfoundland and Labrador

Fairbank is a neighbourhood in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fairbank is located at 49.5531°N, 54.7428°W.

Fairbank nestles into a fold of the Newfoundland coastline, a place where the land surrenders to the insistent breath of the Atlantic. It lies 10.1 km south of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 180°T), and is situated 10.8 km east of Hayward Cove. Here, the terrain rises in a series of low, rounded hills, their slopes carpeted in a resilient scrub of heath and hardy grasses that seem to hold the very essence of wind-scoured resilience. Jagged outcroppings of ancient rock punctuate the landscape, dark sentinels against the ever-shifting blues and greys of the sky, while sheltered coves offer respite, their pebbled shores whispering tales of the tide's relentless work. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, possesses a crispness that sharpens the senses, imbuing even the simplest walk with a profound connection to the elemental forces at play. The history of Fairbank is as deeply etched into this land as the glacial scars on its bedrock, a story of hardy folk drawn to the bounty of the sea and the promise of a life lived close to the elements. For generations, the rhythm of existence here has been dictated by the fishing seasons, the small, colourful boats that dot the harbour a testament to an enduring local economy built on the backs of cod and crab. While the world beyond Fairbank has spun through countless changes, the core of its character remains steadfast, a quiet pride in a heritage that speaks of perseverance and a deep understanding of the sea's capricious nature. The scattered houses, huddled together against the coastal winds, seem to absorb the diffused light of the long twilight, holding it within their walls like captured moments.

About This Fairbank Map Page

Explore Fairbank, 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: 49.553055, -54.742778. 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 Fairbank 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 Fairbank 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.