LaScie Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About LaScie, Newfoundland and Labrador

LaScie is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. LaScie is located at 49.9492°N, 55.6100°W.

LaScie nestles into a deep, protective bay, its colourful houses clinging to the steep slopes that rise abruptly from the dark, cool waters of the Atlantic. It lies 42.1 km east of Baie Verte, NL (from Baie Verte, NL: bearing 84°T), and is situated 31.0 km east of Ming's Bight. The land here is a rough, tumbled tapestry of granite and peat, punctuated by small, wind-whipped spruce and hardy, low-lying shrubs. The air, perpetually carrying the sharp tang of salt and brine, often hums with the cries of gulls wheeling overhead, their white wings stark against the often-grey sky. Steep, treeless hillsides, carved by ancient glaciers, cradle the settlement, their summits frequently shrouded in mist, giving the impression of a place both embraced and held captive by the raw power of nature. The history of LaScie is as deeply etched as the fjords that surround it, a testament to the tenacity of those who first drew sustenance from these unforgiving shores. For generations, the economy of LaScie has been inextricably tied to the sea, its inhabitants skilled in the art of cod fishing and processing, a tradition that has shaped the very character of the place. The rhythmic thrum of boat engines and the scent of drying fish are constants here, a reminder of the generations who have toiled in this challenging, yet abundant, environment. The distinctive saltbox houses, their facades painted in cheerful hues, stand as enduring symbols of resilience, each one a small beacon against the vast, indifferent ocean.

About This LaScie Map Page

Explore LaScie, 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: 49.949236, -55.610031. 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 LaScie 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 LaScie 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.