Glenwood Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Glenwood, Newfoundland and Labrador

Glenwood is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Glenwood is located at 48.9809°N, 54.8820°W.

Glenwood rests where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise towards the interior, a place where the dense, dark green of boreal forest exhales a damp, earthy breath. It lies 21.6 km west of Gander, NL (from Gander, NL: bearing 277°T), and is situated 31.4 km south-south-east of Lewisporte. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the sharp tang of pine needles and the fainter, mineral scent of the nearby Exploits River. Rolling hills, softened by a thick, mossy carpet, cradle the landscape, their contours hinting at the ancient forces that shaped this corner of Newfoundland. Small, clear lakes, like scattered shards of sky, punctuate the terrain, reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the weather. The very soil feels alive, a rich, dark loam that clings to the boots and speaks of seasons of growth and decay. The character of Glenwood is deeply intertwined with the flow of the Exploits River, a vital artery that has sustained life and industry for generations. Historically, this area was a crucial hub for logging, the powerful river a natural highway for transporting timber to processing centers. While the roar of the log drives has long since faded, the echoes of that era still resonate in the local economy, which now finds a steady rhythm in tourism and the bounty of the surrounding forests and waters. The scent of woodsmoke, a comforting signature of many households, often drifts on the breeze, a reminder of the enduring connection to the land. It is a place where the quiet industry of fishing and hunting, passed down through families, continues to shape the daily lives of its residents, fostering a self-reliance and a profound respect for the natural world.

About This Glenwood Map Page

Explore Glenwood, 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: 48.980914, -54.882044. 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 Glenwood includes the postal code (A0G), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Glenwood 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.