Mount Cashel Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador

Mount Cashel is a neighbourhood in Pleasantville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Mount Cashel is located at 47.5889°N, 52.7111°W.

Mount Cashel rises from the rugged Newfoundland coastline, a place where the land shoulders its way towards the restless Atlantic. It lies 13.5 km north-north-east of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 29°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-east of Mount Pearl. Its slopes, cloaked in a mix of hardy spruce and windswept fir, are etched with the trails of generations, leading to high points that offer vast, sweeping vistas of the grey-blue sea. The air here is sharp and clean, carrying the tang of salt and damp earth, and in the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a soft, golden light across the uneven terrain, illuminating the gnarled roots of ancient trees and the scattered, resilient wildflowers that cling to the rocky outcrops. The very character of Mount Cashel is one of stoic endurance, a landscape shaped by wind and wave, where the elements have carved a distinct and enduring beauty. The history of Mount Cashel is as deeply rooted as the stunted pines that dot its hillsides, a story of settlement and survival that began with the hardy souls who first landed on these shores. For centuries, the local economy has been inextricably linked to the sea, with fishing fleets setting out from its sheltered coves, their livelihoods dependent on the bounty of the cold Atlantic waters. While the fishing industry still holds a place, the character of Mount Cashel has also seen a subtle shift, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing visitors who seek the raw, untamed spirit of the place. The quiet hum of everyday life in Mount Cashel is a testament to this enduring spirit, a steady rhythm punctuated by the cries of gulls and the distant rumble of waves against the shore.

About This Mount Cashel Map Page

Explore Mount Cashel, 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: 47.588889, -52.711111. 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 Mount Cashel includes the postal code (A1A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Mount Cashel 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.