Greeleytown Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Greeleytown, Newfoundland and Labrador

Greeleytown is a neighbourhood in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Greeleytown is located at 47.5042°N, 52.9853°W.

Greeleytown nestles in a sweep of Conception Bay South, where the land, a mosaic of scrubby spruce and hardy grasses, rolls gently towards the cool, grey embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 14.3 km west of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 280°T), and is situated 13.1 km west of Mount Pearl. The air here carries the tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, while the low-slung houses, weathered by wind and spray, seem to hunker down against the elements. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent mist, paints the landscape in muted, earthy tones, highlighting the rough, stony soil that defines so much of this terrain. The quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a fishing boat engine or the distant laughter of children, a subtle counterpoint to the vast, elemental presence of the sea. The genesis of Greeleytown is tied to the enduring spirit of those who sought a livelihood from the rich fishing grounds of Conception Bay, a tradition that still underpins the local economy, though modern ventures now also contribute. The spirit of self-reliance, honed over generations of facing the sea's bounty and its caprice, is palpable in the sturdy architecture and the unpretentious nature of its inhabitants. Stories, whispered like sea foam, speak of a time when this was a more isolated outpost, yet now, a network of roads connects Greeleytown to the wider world, allowing for the steady flow of goods and people. The land itself, though not overtly dramatic, possesses a quiet resilience, supporting small gardens and providing a backdrop for a life lived in close communion with the natural world.

About This Greeleytown Map Page

Explore Greeleytown, 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: 47.504167, -52.985278. 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 Greeleytown 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 Greeleytown 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.