Lourdes Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Lourdes, Newfoundland and Labrador

Lourdes is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Lourdes is located at 48.6478°N, 59.0016°W.

Lourdes nestles in a fold of Newfoundland's rugged western coast, a place where the land surrenders to the insistent push of the Atlantic. It lies 35.2 km west-north-west of Stephenville, NL (from Stephenville, NL: bearing 289°T), and is situated 2.5 km west-north-west of Tea Cove. The terrain here is a study in resilience; rolling hills, cloaked in emerald moss and hardy scrub, descend towards a coastline etched with jagged inlets and sheltered coves. The air, perpetually kissed by salt spray, carries the briny scent of the sea, a constant reminder of the ocean’s vast, untamed presence. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-misty skies, casts a soft, ethereal glow, illuminating the muted greens and grays of the landscape, and lending a quiet, almost sacred beauty to the scene. The history of Lourdes is as deeply rooted as the stunted pines clinging to its slopes, a tale woven with threads of faith and perseverance. Established as a religious sanctuary, the very name evokes a sense of pilgrimage, drawing souls seeking solace and inspiration. The local economy, once tethered to the bounty of the sea – cod fishing and sealing – has diversified, with small businesses and a growing tourism sector now contributing to the livelihood of its residents. While the grand edifices of faith remain, it is the quiet dedication of its people, their connection to the land and the sea, and the enduring spirit of community that truly define Lourdes.

About This Lourdes Map Page

Explore Lourdes, 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: 48.647823, -59.001605. 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 Lourdes includes the postal code (A2N), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Lourdes 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.