Francis Harbour Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Francis Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

Francis Harbour is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Francis Harbour is located at 52.5640°N, 55.7216°W.

Francis Harbour is a settlement nestled into the rugged, windswept coast of Newfoundland, where the land itself seems to heave and sigh with the relentless Atlantic. It lies 39.0 km east of Port Hope Simpson, NL (from Port Hope Simpson, NL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-east of Fishing Ships Harbour. Jagged granite outcrops, worn smooth by millennia of wind and spray, punctuate the shoreline, their dark forms a stark contrast against the bruised, often grey, sky. The terrain rises inland in a series of rolling, treeless barrens, carpeted in resilient mosses and hardy scrub, a landscape that whispers of isolation and enduring strength. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and the earthy tang of damp peat, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity and the wildness that defines this place. Even on a calm day, the sea's presence is palpable, a deep, resonant murmur that underpins the quietude of Francis Harbour. The history of Francis Harbour is as deeply rooted as the sparse vegetation clinging to its rocky soil, a testament to the resilience of those who have called this place home for generations. Primarily a fishing outpost, its economy has always been inextricably linked to the bounty of the sea, with generations of families dedicating their lives to the challenging work of harvesting cod, lobster, and other marine life. This enduring connection to the ocean has fostered a strong sense of community, where mutual reliance and shared experience are not just traditions but necessities. The very rhythm of life in Francis Harbour is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a slow, deliberate cadence that stands in quiet defiance of the hurried world beyond. The stark beauty of its coastal setting, with the vast expanse of the ocean stretching to the horizon, imbues everyday life with a profound sense of place and perspective.

About This Francis Harbour Map Page

Explore Francis Harbour, 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: 52.563963, -55.72163. 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 Francis Harbour includes the postal code (A0K), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Francis Harbour 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.