Gasters Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Gasters, Newfoundland and Labrador

Gasters is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gasters is located at 47.4303°N, 53.1464°W.

Gasters lies nestled against the rugged embrace of the Avalon Peninsula's eastern coastline, a place where the land, worn smooth by wind and sea, slopes down to meet the restless Atlantic. It lies 9.4 km north of Holyrood, NL (from Holyrood, NL: bearing 3°T), and is situated 1.7 km south-south-east of Gallows Cove. Low, rounded hills, carpeted in a resilient tapestry of moss, lichen, and hardy scrub, define the immediate surroundings, their contours softened by the perpetual mist that often hangs in the air. The air itself carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light here, particularly in the late afternoon, can be a diffused, pearly luminescence, casting long, ethereal shadows across the scattered homes and weathered fishing stages. The soundscape is a subtle symphony of gulls crying overhead, the distant sigh of waves, and the occasional murmur of conversation carried on the damp breeze. The history of Gasters is etched into the very rock and sea, a narrative of resilience and adaptation born from generations who coaxed a living from these challenging shores. For centuries, fishing has been the lifeblood of Gasters, its economy inextricably tied to the bounty of the Grand Banks, a tradition that still shapes the rhythm of daily life, though the methods have evolved. The echoes of earlier settlements are present, a quiet testament to the enduring human spirit that has called this place home, fostering a strong sense of kinship and self-reliance amongst its inhabitants. While not a hub of grand industry, the quiet industry of maintaining boats, mending nets, and processing the day's catch forms the bedrock of the local economy, a continuous cycle that sustains Gasters.

About This Gasters Map Page

Explore Gasters, 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: 47.430278, -53.146389. 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 Gasters includes the postal code (A1X), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Gasters 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.