Lockston Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Lockston, Newfoundland and Labrador

Lockston is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lockston is located at 48.3964°N, 53.3756°W.

Lockston rests on a rugged coastline, its buildings huddled against the persistent wind that sweeps in from the grey Atlantic. It lies 32.9 km south-west of Bonavista, NL (from Bonavista, NL: bearing 217°T), and is situated 3.8 km west of Port Rexton. The land here is a study in resilience; low-lying hills, carpeted in a hardy scrub of juniper and spruce, fall away to meet the restless sea. Small, sheltered coves offer a temporary reprieve from the ocean's might, their pebbled shores reflecting the muted light of a sky often painted in shades of slate and pearl. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of nature's unyielding presence. Even the sunlight, when it breaks through, seems to possess a peculiar, almost liquid quality, bathing the landscape in a soft, ephemeral glow. The history of Lockston is intrinsically tied to the bounty and challenges of its marine environment. For generations, its inhabitants have drawn sustenance from the cod fisheries that once teemed in these waters, a legacy that still echoes in the weathered faces and strong hands of its people. Though the grand fishing fleets have largely given way to smaller operations and a diversification into aquaculture, the spirit of self-reliance and resourcefulness remains. A quiet hum of activity can be heard in the small boatyards where tradition meets modern techniques, and the scent of drying nets still occasionally drifts through the air. This persistent connection to the sea has shaped not just the economy, but the very character of Lockston, fostering a deep sense of shared experience and an enduring pride in their coastal heritage.

About This Lockston Map Page

Explore Lockston, 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: 48.396389, -53.375555. 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 Lockston includes the postal code (A0C), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Lockston 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.