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| Place | Low Point |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.059722 |
| Longitude | -52.958056 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | AANKW |
Low Point is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Low Point is located at 48.0597°N, 52.9581°W.
Low Point sits where the land exhales a final, rocky breath before surrendering to the vast, restless Atlantic. It lies 41.8 km north-north-east of Carbonear, NL (from Carbonear, NL: bearing 29°T), and is situated 15.7 km south-west of Baccalieu Island. Here, the terrain is a rugged testament to the sea's ceaseless sculpting, a place of low-lying headlands and exposed shores where wind-whipped scrub clings tenaciously to the earth. The air itself carries the briny tang of salt and the damp chill of the ocean mist, a constant, invigorating presence that seems to seep into the very stones. The sky above Low Point is often a shifting canvas of greys and blues, punctuated by the sharp cries of gulls wheeling on unseen currents, their calls echoing the wildness of this place. This corner of Newfoundland and Labrador has long been defined by its close relationship with the sea, its history etched into the weathered faces of its buildings and the stoic resilience of its people. For generations, the bounty of the ocean, primarily cod, sustained the livelihoods of those who chose to make their home in Low Point, a tradition that continues to echo in the smaller-scale fishing operations that still dot the coastline. While large-scale industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and the deep knowledge of the sea remain the lifeblood of Low Point. The quiet rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a pace that allows for contemplation and a profound connection to the elemental forces that shape this dramatic landscape.
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Location data for Low Point 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |