Fischot Islands Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Fischot Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador

Fischot Islands is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fischot Islands is located at 51.1822°N, 55.6867°W.

Fischot Islands emerge from the churning grey Atlantic as a collection of rugged, wave-scoured hummocks, their granite bones exposed to the ceaseless wind. It lies 22.0 km south-south-west of St. Anthony, NL (from St. Anthony, NL: bearing 193°T), and is situated 10.6 km north-north-east of St. Julien's. Clumps of tough, wind-battered spruce cling precariously to the slopes, their branches gnarled and bent in a permanent posture of resistance. Between these hardy trees, patches of emerald moss and resilient heather carpet the uneven ground, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of peat. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the earthy scent of damp soil, a perpetual perfume of the wild edge of the continent. At dusk, the low sun often ignites the western sky in a fleeting blaze of rose and gold, silhouetting the jagged outlines of the islands against the deepening indigo, a spectacle that seems to hold its breath for just a moment before surrendering to night. The history of Fischot Islands is intrinsically linked to the bounty of the sea, a legacy etched into the very character of its inhabitants. For generations, livelihoods were drawn from the deep, with fishing and whaling forming the backbone of the local economy. While the grand scale of whaling has long since faded, a smaller, more sustainable fishing industry continues to sustain the close-knit communities that dot the larger islands, their colourful boats bobbing in sheltered coves. Evidence of past resilience can be seen in the remnants of old stone foundations, silent testaments to lives lived in hard-won harmony with this demanding environment. The occasional glimpse of a weathered cod trap, left to dry on a rocky outcrop, speaks to a continuity of tradition, a quiet understanding of the rhythms of the ocean that still governs life on Fischot Islands.

About This Fischot Islands Map Page

Explore Fischot Islands, 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: 51.182222, -55.686667. 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 Fischot Islands includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Fischot Islands 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.