L'Anse-Amour Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About L'Anse-Amour, Newfoundland and Labrador

L'Anse-Amour is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. L'Anse-Amour is located at 51.4678°N, 56.8714°W.

L'Anse-Amour, a narrow ribbon of human endeavor, clings to the rugged southern coastline of Labrador. It lies 5.9 km east-south-east of Forteau, NL (from Forteau, NL: bearing 116°T), and is situated 5.9 km east-south-east of Buckles Point. Here, the land is a study in stoic resilience, a tapestry of low-lying, wind-scoured shrubs, resilient grasses that whisper secrets to the ceaseless wind, and dark, brooding spruce that huddle against the prevailing gales. Jagged inlets carve into the land, their waters a deep, shifting slate that mirrors the often-overcast sky. The air itself carries a bracing salt tang, sharp and clean, hinting at the vast, indifferent ocean just beyond the immediate horizon. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the sparse landscape in a softened, almost ethereal glow that seems to hold the quietude of ages. The very essence of L'Anse-Amour is inextricably linked to the sea, a legacy etched deeply by generations of fishermen and mariners who have drawn their livelihood from its often-treacherous embrace. Its history whispers of ancient peoples who navigated these shores long before European contact, their presence hinted at in the enduring landscape. Today, the local economy, while still tethered to the bounty of the ocean, has diversified, embracing the growing interest in its unique archaeological heritage, most notably the striking L'Anse Amour National Historic Site, which draws curious minds eager to connect with the deep past. The rhythm of life in L'Anse-Amour is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that speaks of a profound understanding of place and a quiet pride in enduring.

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Explore L'Anse-Amour, 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: 51.467778, -56.871389. 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 L'Anse-Amour includes the postal code (A0K), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for L'Anse-Amour 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.