Fairbanks East Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Fairbanks East, Newfoundland and Labrador

Fairbanks East is a neighbourhood in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fairbanks East is located at 49.5539°N, 54.7442°W.

Fairbanks East, perched on the easternmost reaches of Twillingate’s embrace, unfolds with a rugged grace against the restless Atlantic. It lies 10.1 km south of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 180°T), and is situated 10.7 km east of Hayward Cove. Here, the land is a study in resilience, a mosaic of weathered rock, wind-sculpted spruce, and the occasional vibrant splash of wild berry bushes, all meeting the sea in a dramatic, often fog-kissed, embrace. The air, perpetually carrying the brine of the ocean, can shift from a crisp, invigorating chill to a surprisingly mild caress, a testament to the island’s mercurial temperament. The very shape of the coastline, a jagged line of coves and promontories, suggests a constant dialogue between solid earth and the ceaseless tug of the tide, a rhythm felt in the very bones of the place. Even the light seems to possess a unique quality, softening into a pearlescent glow at dusk, painting the water and the scattered fishing stages in hues of rose and lavender. The history of Fairbanks East is as deeply etched into its landscape as the glacial striations on the ancient rock. For generations, the pulse of life here has been dictated by the bounty of the sea, a tradition woven into the very fabric of its economy. Cod fishing, the lifeblood of earlier eras, has given way to a more diversified, though still predominantly marine, focus, with tourism now playing an increasingly significant role, drawing visitors to witness the majestic passage of icebergs or the playful dance of whales. The small, sturdy homes, often painted in cheerful, defiant colours against the often-grey skies, speak of a hardy, resourceful people, their lives intertwined with the sea and the seasons. This enduring connection to the ocean, to the raw elements, is the defining characteristic of Fairbanks East, a place where the past is not so much remembered as it is lived, in the ongoing, quiet struggle and profound beauty of existence.

About This Fairbanks East Map Page

Explore Fairbanks East, 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: 49.553889, -54.744167. 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 Fairbanks East 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 Fairbanks East 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.