Kirby's Cove Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Kirby's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Kirby's Cove is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Kirby's Cove is located at 47.0250°N, 55.1694°W.

Kirby's Cove nestles into a rugged embrace of coastal Newfoundland, where the land rises in low, rounded hills carpeted with resilient scrub and the occasional wind-battered spruce. It lies 6.4 km south of Burin, NL (from Burin, NL: bearing 176°T), and is situated 14.5 km south of Marystown. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the Atlantic's proximity. Small, brightly painted houses cling to the slopes like barnacles, their colours a cheerful defiance against the often-grey skies. Below, a restless, slate-grey sea laps at a shoreline of smoothed stones and scattered driftwood, the sound a persistent murmur that underlies the quiet hum of village life. In the long twilight of summer, the light softens, bathing the landscape in a pearly luminescence that makes even the roughest terrain seem gentle. Historically, Kirby's Cove has always looked to the sea for its sustenance, a tradition etched into the very character of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, with the bounty of the cod stocks shaping its economy and its folklore. You can still see the weathered lobster traps stacked near the shore, waiting for the season to begin, and the small boats bobbing in the harbour are a testament to this enduring maritime heritage. While the primary industry remains fishing, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Kirby's Cove is beginning to draw visitors who seek the raw, untamed spirit of this corner of the island, a spirit as resilient and enduring as the very rocks that define its coastline.

About This Kirby's Cove Map Page

Explore Kirby's Cove, 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: 47.025, -55.169444. 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 Kirby's Cove includes the postal code (A0E), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Kirby's Cove 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.