Freshwater Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Freshwater, Newfoundland and Labrador

Freshwater is a neighbourhood in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Freshwater is located at 47.7550°N, 53.1833°W.

Freshwater, cradled by the rugged Newfoundland coastline, unfurls its story in a landscape of subtle drama. It lies 4.5 km north-east of Carbonear, NL (from Carbonear, NL: bearing 55°T), and is situated 9.9 km east-south-east of Halfway House. Here, the land rolls in low, rounded hummocks, carpeted in resilient mosses and hardy grasses that cling to the thin soil. Jagged outcrops of ancient rock punctuate the terrain, remnants of a geological past that whispers of immense forces. The air, perpetually kissed by the salty breath of the Atlantic, carries a bracing coolness, even on the warmest days, and the light here possesses a peculiar clarity, often diffused by a gentle mist that softens the edges of the world. Small, brackish ponds, reflecting the ever-shifting sky, dot the landscape, lending their name to this particular corner of Carbonear. The economic life of Freshwater has long been tied to the sea, its history echoing with the creak of fishing boats and the call of gulls. Generations have honed their skills in navigating the often-treacherous waters, their livelihoods depending on the bounty of the ocean. While the fishing industry remains a vital thread, the character of Freshwater is also shaped by a quiet resilience, a communal spirit forged in the shared experiences of coastal living. The legacy of early settlers, who carved a life out of this wild place, is etched into the very fabric of the land, a testament to human endurance. Even now, the pace of life in Freshwater feels attuned to the natural world, a gentle cadence that contrasts with the hurried pulse of larger settlements.

About This Freshwater Map Page

Explore Freshwater, 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: 47.755029, -53.183343. 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 Freshwater includes the postal code (A1W), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Freshwater 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.