Luke's Arm Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Luke's Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador

Luke's Arm is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Luke's Arm is located at 49.5097°N, 54.8569°W.

Luke's Arm rests in a hollow where the land dips, cradling a quiet harbour that reflects the ever-shifting mood of the Atlantic. It lies 17.1 km south-south-west of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.4 km south-south-east of Hayward Cove. The shore is a rugged embrace of dark, water-worn rocks, punctuated by patches of stubborn grass and the occasional wind-bent spruce that clings to the slopes. Beyond this immediate embrace, the terrain rises in a series of rounded hills, their peaks often softened by a persistent mist, giving the impression of a landscape that has been smoothed by ages of wind and rain. The air here carries a briny tang, mingled with the damp scent of peat and the faint, sweet perfume of wild roses that bloom with surprising vigour in the brief summer. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can paint the rough-hewn houses and the fishing stages with a soft, golden hue, making the whole scene appear almost dreamlike against the backdrop of the grey sea. The story of Luke's Arm is etched into the very bones of its small fishing fleet and the weathered faces of its inhabitants. For generations, this has been a place where life has been dictated by the ebb and flow of the ocean, the bounty of cod and other catches forming the backbone of its economy. While the fishing industry remains, its rhythms have changed, and diversification has brought new threads to the local fabric, though the sea's influence is undeniable, a constant presence in conversation and in the very way people move. There's a quiet resilience here, a deep-rooted understanding of hardship and a communal spirit forged in shared endeavours and the stark beauty of this coastal corner of Newfoundland and Labrador. The distinctive, almost musical cadence of local speech, peppered with turns of phrase passed down through time, adds another layer to the unique character of Luke's Arm.

About This Luke's Arm Map Page

Explore Luke's Arm, 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: 49.509722, -54.856944. 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 Luke's Arm includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Luke's Arm 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.