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| Place | Hickman's Harbour |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.108611 |
| Longitude | -53.742222 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | AAJYO |
Hickman's Harbour is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Hickman's Harbour is located at 48.1086°N, 53.7422°W.
Hickman's Harbour nestles into a protective curve of the Newfoundland coast, its weathered buildings clinging to slopes that tumble towards the cool, grey embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 24.9 km east-south-east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 111°T), and is situated 21.7 km south-east of George's Brook. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant, refreshing presence that mingles with the damp, earthy scent of peat and spruce. Low-lying hills, cloaked in a resilient scrub of hardy grasses and wind-bent evergreens, form a rugged backdrop, their contours softened by the perpetual mist that often hangs in the distance like a forgotten thought. The harbour itself, a modest inlet, is a mirror to the sky, its surface ruffled by the persistent breeze, reflecting the muted palette of blues, greys, and greens that define this corner of the world. Small fishing boats, painted in cheerful defiance of the elements, bob gently at their moorings, their hulls worn smooth by countless journeys. The history of Hickman's Harbour is as deeply etched into its landscape as the glacial scars on the surrounding hills. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the sea, its bounty feeding families and sustaining the local economy through the arduous work of cod fishing. Older residents speak of a time when the harbour teemed with schooners, their sails a white fleet against the vast expanse of water, a testament to a vibrant past. Though the era of large-scale fishing has waned, the spirit of resourcefulness endures, with some still venturing out for their catch and others finding work in the nearby fish processing plants. The quiet hum of everyday life in Hickman's Harbour is punctuated by the cries of gulls and the distant drone of an engine, a subtle reminder of the enduring connection between this place and the sea that cradles it.
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| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |