Great Salmonier Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Great Salmonier, Newfoundland and Labrador

Great Salmonier is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Great Salmonier is located at 47.0686°N, 55.2167°W.

Great Salmonier nestles in a fold of Avalon Peninsula's rugged landscape, where dense spruce and fir forests tumble down to the edges of a serene, fish-rich pond. It lies 3.5 km west-south-west of Burin, NL (from Burin, NL: bearing 243°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-south-west of Marystown. The air here carries the crisp, damp scent of peat and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of green and muted brown depending on the season, cradle numerous smaller lakes and winding streams, their waters reflecting the often-moody Newfoundland sky. The terrain is uneven, a testament to glacial sculpting, with outcrops of ancient rock and patches of boggy ground that yield to sturdy, low-growing vegetation. Life in Great Salmonier moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, dictated more by the changing tides of weather and seasons than by the ticking of a clock. The history of Great Salmonier is inextricably linked to the bounty of its waters and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, this locality has thrived on the rich fisheries, with salmon and cod once forming the backbone of its economy. While the fishing industry has evolved, the echoes of its past are still palpable in the weathered boathouses and the quiet pride of those who understand the sea's fickle generosity. Today, a blend of traditional livelihoods and emerging opportunities defines the economic character of Great Salmonier. Small-scale farming, particularly the cultivation of root vegetables and hardy berries, supplements income, while the increasing allure of its natural beauty attracts visitors drawn to the tranquility and the promise of outdoor pursuits. The local heritage is also subtly marked by the enduring presence of its Mi'kmaq Indigenous roots, a quiet undercurrent of ancestral connection to this land that predates recorded history.

About This Great Salmonier Map Page

Explore Great Salmonier, 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: 47.068611, -55.216667. 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 Great Salmonier includes the postal code (A0E), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Great Salmonier 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.