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| Place | Ford |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 56.466389 |
| Longitude | -61.1925 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | A0P |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | AAHFC |
Ford is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Ford is located at 56.4664°N, 61.1925°W.
Ford rests upon the rugged, salt-sprayed edge of the Atlantic coast, where the land meets the sea with a stark, uncompromising grace. It lies 33.2 km east-south-east of Nain, NL (from Nain, NL: bearing 103°T), and is situated 37.4 km north-east of Iggiak. The horizon here is dominated by the presence of Naksaluk Hill, which rises from the earth like a dormant sentinel guarding the shoreline against the persistent sweep of northern winds. At dusk, the light catches the rocky crags of Naksaluk Hill, turning the stone a bruised, shimmering violet that lingers long after the sun has slipped beneath the waves. The air in Ford tastes of brine and cold stone, carrying a clarity that makes the distant, grey swells of the ocean seem close enough to touch. The history of Ford lingers in the quiet persistence of those who have made a living from the harsh, cold bounty of the Atlantic waters. Life in Ford moves according to the demands of the tides and the seasonal migration of the sea, grounding the inhabitants in a cycle that predates modern convenience. While the economy remains modest, the daily labor of the people reflects a deep knowledge of the coastal terrain and the unpredictable character of the northern climate. Despite the isolation, Ford maintains a steady, watchful character, defined by the enduring strength of a settlement that has learned to thrive in the shadow of Naksaluk Hill.
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Explore Ford, 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: 56.466389, -61.1925. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Ford includes the postal code (A0P), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Ford 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |