Kelligrews Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Kelligrews, Newfoundland and Labrador

Kelligrews is a neighbourhood in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Kelligrews is located at 47.5061°N, 53.0058°W.

Kelligrews nestles along the southern shore of Conception Bay, a place where the land dips and rises with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 15.9 km west of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 280°T), and is situated 14.6 km west of Mount Pearl. Salt-laced air, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth, often hangs heavy, especially in the late afternoon, as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and pale apricot. The coastline here is a patchwork of rocky outcrops, worn smooth by the relentless kiss of the Atlantic, and small, sheltered coves where the water laps with a soothing, rhythmic sigh. Inland, the terrain rolls, marked by stands of spruce and fir, their dark needles a constant, verdant presence, interspersed with the occasional boggy hollow, a testament to the moisture that defines this island landscape. For generations, Kelligrews has been a place shaped by the sea and the steadfast nature of its people. Its history is deeply entwined with the fishing industry, a lifeblood that once pulsed through every household, leaving behind a legacy of resilient traditions and a quiet understanding of the ocean's power. While the cod stocks have shifted, the spirit of enterprise endures, now finding expression in a more diverse local economy. You can still feel the echoes of those earlier days in the weathered boathouses and the names of streets that whisper of seafaring ancestors. The distinctive character of Kelligrews is also shaped by its proximity to larger centres, allowing for a blend of rural charm and accessible services, a delicate balance that many in Kelligrews have learned to navigate with practiced ease.

About This Kelligrews Map Page

Explore Kelligrews, 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: 47.506111, -53.005833. 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 Kelligrews includes the postal code (A1X), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Kelligrews 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.