Otterbury Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Otterbury, Newfoundland and Labrador

Otterbury is a locality in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Otterbury is located at 47.5789°N, 52.8961°W.

Otterbury lies nestled along the rugged eastern shores of Newfoundland, a place where the land rolls down to meet the restless Atlantic. It lies 13.1 km north-west of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-west of Mount Pearl. The terrain here is a mosaic of low, rounded hills, softened by a thick carpet of spruce and fir, their scent a constant, resinous presence on the salt-tinged air. Boulder-strewn fields, remnants of glacial passage, give way to patches of peat and bog, dotted with the hardy resilience of low-lying shrubs. Small, dark lakes, mirroring the often-grey sky, punctuate the landscape, their stillness a counterpoint to the ceaseless murmur of the ocean. Even on the clearest days, a certain mistiness seems to cling to the horizon, a veil that lends a touch of mystery to the sweeping vistas. The history of Otterbury is deeply entwined with the sea, a story of fishing families who carved a life from its bounty and its challenges. Generations have honed their skills on these waters, their livelihoods shaped by the tides and the changing fortunes of cod. While the traditional fishing economy remains a vital pulse, Otterbury has also found footing in other ventures, with small businesses and services catering to a growing population drawn to the distinctive character of coastal living. The echoes of past hardships and triumphs are present in the weathered facades of the older homes, and in the stories passed down, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Newfoundland outpost. The very air here seems to carry the tang of brine and the quiet hum of lives lived in close connection to the elements.

About This Otterbury Map Page

Explore Otterbury, 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: 47.578889, -52.896111. 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 Otterbury includes the postal code (A1L), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Otterbury 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.