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| Place | Georgetown |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.9525 |
| Longitude | -58.015 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | AAHWZ |
Georgetown is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Georgetown is located at 48.9525°N, 58.0150°W.
Georgetown nestles against a rugged coastline, where the land, a tapestry of hardy greens and muted browns, slopes down to meet the restless grey of the Atlantic. It lies 3.5 km west-north-west of Corner Brook, NL (from Corner Brook, NL: bearing 291°T), and is situated 15.3 km west of Russell. The air here, sharp and clean, carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant companion to the scattered, sturdy homes that cling to the hillsides. Beneath a sky that shifts from a pale, luminous blue to the bruised purples of an approaching squall, the terrain is a testament to the raw, elemental forces that have shaped this corner of Newfoundland. Low-lying shrubs and wind-battered spruce are testament to the persistent winds, their branches perpetually bent as if in supplication to the elements. The history of Georgetown is as deeply etched into its landscape as the glacial scars that mark the surrounding hills. Once a vital hub for fishing and the timber trade, its economy now leans towards tourism, drawing visitors to its dramatic cliffs and the quiet beauty of its isolated setting. The echoes of generations of fishermen, their lives dictated by the sea's bounty, can still be felt in the weathered wooden docks and the stoic resilience of its people. Small, independent businesses, often family-run, now cater to those seeking an escape from the clamour of larger centres, offering a glimpse into a way of life that remains intrinsically tied to the natural world.
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Location data for Georgetown 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 |