Hillgrade Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Hillgrade, Newfoundland and Labrador

Hillgrade is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Hillgrade is located at 49.5719°N, 54.7053°W.

Hillgrade nestles on a shoulder of Newfoundland's rugged coastline, a place where the land, carved by ancient glaciers and relentless sea winds, slopes down to meet the grey, restless waters of the North Atlantic. It lies 8.5 km south-south-east of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 13.5 km east of Hayward Cove. The terrain is a study in resilience; low, hardy spruce and fir cling to rocky outcrops, their branches twisted into stoic shapes by the prevailing gales. Between these scrubby woodlands lie stretches of boggy heath, dotted with the vibrant hues of peat moss and the delicate bells of alpine wildflowers in season. The air, perpetually crisp and carrying the faint tang of salt, often holds a soft, diffused light, even on brighter days, as if the very atmosphere is filtered through a fine mist. The story of Hillgrade is intrinsically tied to the sea, a narrative of fishing families who, for generations, have drawn their livelihood from the icy depths. While the cod moratorium cast a long shadow, the spirit of enterprise has adapted, with some turning to aquaculture or small-scale tourism that capitalizes on the wild, untamed beauty of the region. The echoes of past endeavours can be felt in the weathered clapboard of the few remaining older structures, their paint faded by sun and spray, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of those who settled this patch of earth. Local traditions, born from necessity and shared hardship, still hold sway here, a subtle undercurrent of close-knit connection that defines the character of Hillgrade.

About This Hillgrade Map Page

Explore Hillgrade, 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: 49.571944, -54.705278. 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 Hillgrade includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Hillgrade 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.