Flatrock Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador

Flatrock is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Flatrock is located at 47.7050°N, 52.7317°W.

Flatrock, a cluster of homes clinging to the rugged eastern edge of Newfoundland, presents a stark, windswept beauty. It lies 25.3 km north of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 11°T), and is situated 11.1 km north of Wedgewood Park. The land here is a study in resilience, a mosaic of weathered rock, low-lying scrub, and the occasional hardy spruce, all etched against a horizon that often bleeds into a steely grey sea. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and the damp breath of the North Atlantic, feels bracing against the skin, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Small, brightly painted houses, huddled together as if for warmth against the elements, dot the landscape, their colours a defiant splash against the muted tones of the earth and sky. The very ground beneath your feet feels ancient, a solid, unyielding presence shaped by eons of wind and wave. The history of Flatrock is deeply intertwined with the sea, its economy long anchored by the bounty of cod and other fish that once teemed in the surrounding waters. While the grand fishing fleets of yesteryear are largely a memory, a spirit of self-reliance and connection to the ocean persists. The echoes of past generations, who carved a life from this demanding shore, can be felt in the quiet strength of the people and the enduring traditions. Though larger centres may draw modern industries, Flatrock remains a place where the rhythm of life is still subtly influenced by the tides and the changing moods of the weather, a character forged in isolation and the shared experience of a challenging yet beautiful existence.

About This Flatrock Map Page

Explore Flatrock, 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: 47.704961, -52.731656. 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 Flatrock includes the postal code (A1K), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Flatrock 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.