Packs Harbour Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Packs Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

Packs Harbour is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Packs Harbour is located at 53.8564°N, 56.9844°W.

Packs Harbour lies nestled on a rugged eastern coastline, where the ceaseless breath of the North Atlantic meets a land carved by ancient ice. It lies 18.1 km north of Cartwright, NL (from Cartwright, NL: bearing 357°T), and is situated 1.9 km north-north-west of Dumpling Harbour. The terrain here is a testament to glacial sculpting, a series of rocky outcrops and sheltered coves interspersed with pockets of hardy spruce and fir, their branches often bowed by the persistent sea winds. The air itself carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean’s vastness, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, almost pearlescent glow across the water, transforming the grey-blue expanse into a shimmering canvas. Small, weathered fishing boats bob in the harbour, their hulls painted in cheerful, defiant colours against the muted palette of the landscape. The history of Packs Harbour is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea, a tradition that continues to shape its economy. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, with generations of families honing their skills in netting cod, salmon, and other ocean dwellers. The echoes of past endeavours can still be felt in the weathered boathouses and the resilient spirit of the people who call Packs Harbour home. While modern vessels have replaced some of the older craft, the fundamental rhythm of life remains dictated by the tides and the seasonal migrations of fish. There is a quiet dignity in the way the community carries on, a deep-seated connection to the land and the sea that has sustained them through countless seasons.

About This Packs Harbour Map Page

Explore Packs Harbour, 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: 53.85636, -56.984369. 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 Packs Harbour includes the postal code (A0K), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Packs Harbour 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.