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| Place | Flat Rock |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | Ferryland |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.013889 |
| Longitude | -52.983889 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | ABBHG |
Flat Rock is a locality in Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Flat Rock is located at 47.0139°N, 52.9839°W.
Flat Rock, a sentinel clinging to the rugged southeastern coast of Newfoundland, presents a landscape of stark, enduring beauty. It lies 6.2 km west-south-west of Ferryland, NL (from Ferryland, NL: bearing 253°T), and is situated 10.4 km north-north-west of Renews. Here, the land is a rumpled tapestry of peat and rock, interrupted by pockets of resilient scrub and wind-battered spruce. The Atlantic's breath, perpetually cool and carrying the tang of salt, shapes everything, from the stunted vegetation to the very posture of the houses huddled against the elements. Jagged outcroppings of dark stone, the very foundation of Flat Rock, rise from the sea, their surfaces worn smooth by millennia of ceaseless waves. The sky overhead, often a canvas of bruised purples and greys, can at times erupt in a startling, luminous blue, casting a sharp, defining light upon the scattered dwellings and the restless ocean beyond. The history of Flat Rock is inextricably linked to the bounty and peril of the sea, a legacy evident in the weathered faces and sturdy resolve of its inhabitants. For generations, the lifeblood of this place has been fishing, a demanding industry that has shaped its economy and its character. Cod, capelin, and lobster have sustained families here, their seasons dictating the rhythm of daily life. While modern vessels have replaced some of the older ways, the deep-sea heritage still resonates, a quiet pride in a tradition honed by necessity. The distinctiveness of Flat Rock lies not in grand monuments, but in the subtle persistence of its people, their ability to find beauty and sustenance in a place that demands respect, and in the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered more than just the Atlantic storms.
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Location data for Flat Rock 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |