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| Place | Fortune |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.040683 |
| Longitude | -55.861492 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | AAHGF |
Fortune is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Fortune is located at 47.0407°N, 55.8615°W.
Fortune, nestled on the southeastern tip of Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula, presents a rugged, windswept beauty where the land meets the relentless Atlantic. It lies 9.7 km west-south-west of Grand Bank, NL (from Grand Bank, NL: bearing 236°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-north-east of Point May. Rolling hills, carpeted in a resilient, low-lying vegetation that shrugs off the coastal gales, gradually descend towards a shoreline etched with rocky coves and small, pebbled beaches. The air here carries a bracing salinity, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar clarity, painting the grey-green landscape in hues of muted gold and deep shadow. The character of Fortune is one of quiet endurance, shaped by the elements and the steadfastness of those who call it home. The story of Fortune is deeply intertwined with the sea, a relationship that has defined its economy and its people for generations. Originally a seasonal fishing outpost, it grew into a more permanent settlement as the cod stocks, though now diminished, once teemed in these waters. Today, while fishing remains a part of its identity, Fortune has diversified, with a significant aquaculture industry cultivating mussels and scallops, their farms dotting the sheltered bays. The echoes of its maritime past are evident in the weathered fishing sheds and the sturdy, practical architecture that resists the persistent coastal weather. It is a place where the rhythm of life is still largely dictated by the tides and the seasons, a constant, quiet hum of activity that sustains this enduring corner of Newfoundland.
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Location data for Fortune 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 |