Jerrys Nose Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Jerrys Nose, Newfoundland and Labrador

Jerrys Nose is a neighbourhood in Port au Port, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Jerrys Nose is located at 48.5164°N, 58.9406°W.

Jerrys Nose juts out into the restless, grey-green waters of the Port au Port Bay, a rugged finger of land composed of ancient, weather-beaten rock. It lies 29.1 km west of Stephenville, NL (from Stephenville, NL: bearing 263°T), and is situated 14.1 km south of Tea Cove. The landscape here is a study in resilience, where hardy grasses cling to windswept slopes and stunted spruce trees, bent by prevailing gales, stand like stoic sentinels. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and damp earth, often hangs thick with a mist that softens the sharp edges of the terrain, lending a spectral quality to the low-lying hills and the scattered, sturdy homes that dot the coastline. The sea, ever-present, dictates the pulse of life, its moods shifting from a glassy calm to a furious churn, its vastness a constant reminder of the wild beauty that defines Jerrys Nose. The history of Jerrys Nose is deeply intertwined with the bounty and the challenges of the sea, its early settlers drawn by the promise of rich fishing grounds. For generations, the economy has revolved around the cod, lobster, and crab fisheries, a life of hard labour and intimate knowledge of the ocean's capricious nature. Remnants of older ways, like the weathered buoys bobbing in sheltered coves and the faint scent of drying nets that occasionally drifts inland, speak of a heritage built on the unwavering dedication of its people. While fishing remains a vital thread, the quiet hum of activity in Jerrys Nose also hints at a modern evolution, a subtle shift towards other pursuits that, while less visible, contribute to the enduring spirit of this distinctive place.

About This Jerrys Nose Map Page

Explore Jerrys Nose, 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: 48.516389, -58.940556. 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 Jerrys Nose includes the postal code (A2N), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Jerrys Nose 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.