Hydroville Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Hydroville, Newfoundland and Labrador

Hydroville is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Hydroville is located at 49.4699°N, 56.1904°W.

Hydroville nestles into the rugged embrace of Newfoundland's west coast, a place where the land itself seems to exhale the scent of salt and spruce. It lies 10.2 km west-south-west of Springdale, NL (from Springdale, NL: bearing 243°T), and is situated 12.4 km south of King's Point. Jagged hills, softened by the persistent caress of wind and rain, cradle the settlement, their slopes a patchwork of scrubby barrens and resilient pine forests that cling tenaciously to the rocky soil. A sliver of grey, glinting water, the harbour, forms the heart of Hydroville, its surface often rippled by the unseen currents that surge in from the vast Atlantic. The air here carries a crispness, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and at dusk, the sky can burn with an astonishing, fleeting intensity of rose and amethyst, painting the humble dwellings in a warm, transient glow. The story of Hydroville is deeply entwined with the power of water, a legacy etched into its very being. For generations, the fishing industry was the lifeblood that pulsed through these streets, the rhythm of the tides dictating the pace of life. Though the grand schooners of yesteryear are now largely gone, replaced by more modern vessels, the echoes of that past linger in the weathered faces and the ingrained knowledge of the sea. More recently, the development of hydroelectric power has become a significant economic engine for Hydroville, harnessing the abundant waterways that carve through the surrounding landscape. This fusion of natural resource exploitation and a deep-rooted connection to the coastal environment gives Hydroville a character that is both resilient and quietly proud, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Hydroville Map Page

Explore Hydroville, 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: 49.469933, -56.190356. 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 Hydroville includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Hydroville 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.