Harnum Point Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Harnum Point, Newfoundland and Labrador

Harnum Point is a locality in Bellevue, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Harnum Point is located at 47.5667°N, 53.5647°W.

Harnum Point rests on the rugged eastern edge of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, a place where the land surrenders to the restless Atlantic. It lies 20.4 km west of Bay Roberts, NL (from Bay Roberts, NL: bearing 265°T), and is situated 1.2 km west-south-west of Dildo. Jagged cliffs, weathered by centuries of wind and spray, plunge into the churning grey sea, their faces etched with the tenacious grip of hardy coastal grasses and the skeletal remains of salt-blasted trees. Below, a scattering of colourful, salt-worn houses cling to the slopes, a vibrant counterpoint to the muted blues and greens of the ocean and the heathery slopes. The air here carries a constant, briny tang, a perpetual whisper of the vast ocean, and the cries of gulls wheeling overhead are the dominant sound, a wild, untamed chorus against the murmur of waves. The history of Harnum Point is intrinsically tied to the sea, a narrative of fishermen and their families who carved a living from these demanding waters. For generations, the bounty of cod and other groundfish sustained the local economy, the small harbour a hub of activity as boats returned laden with their catch. While the fishing industry has evolved, the spirit of resilience and resourcefulness remains. You can still see the remnants of older stages of development, weathered stages, hinting at a past where drying flakes might have dotted the landscape. Today, a blend of fishing, tourism, and small businesses defines Harnum Point, a place where the pace of life is set by the tides and the changing seasons, a quiet strength born of enduring connection to this wild, beautiful coast.

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Explore Harnum Point, 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: 47.566667, -53.564722. 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 Harnum Point includes the postal code (A1Y), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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