Pass Island Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Pass Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Pass Island is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pass Island is located at 47.4897°N, 56.1953°W.

Pass Island rises from the restless grey waters of the Newfoundland coast, a place of rugged, wind-scoured beauty where spruce and fir cling tenaciously to rocky inclines. It lies 27.9 km west of Harbour Breton, NL (from Harbour Breton, NL: bearing 273°T), and is situated 10.1 km west of Seal Cove. The land itself is a mosaic of weathered stone, sparse meadows, and deep, shadowed hollows, hinting at a constant battle with the elements. The air here carries the sharp, bracing scent of salt and pine, a constant reminder of the vast, indifferent ocean that cradrows and defines Pass Island. Small, brightly painted houses huddle against the prevailing winds, their windows often catching the fleeting, ethereal light of a northern sky, a light that can shift from piercing clarity to a soft, diffused glow within minutes. The coastline is a dramatic interplay of sheer cliffs and pocket-sized coves, where the relentless surf shapes and reshapes the shore with an ancient, unhurried rhythm. The history of Pass Island is deeply entwined with the sea, a narrative etched into the very stone and spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this remote outpost, a demanding industry that has shaped its character and fostered a resilient, self-reliant populace. While cod stocks have fluctuated, the enduring connection to the ocean persists, a quiet understanding of its bounty and its caprice. The island’s economy, though humble, has always been rooted in this intimate relationship with the marine environment, a heritage passed down through families who have weathered countless storms, both literal and metaphorical. Even the land bears the subtle imprint of human endeavour, with the occasional cleared patch of ground or the remnants of old stone walls speaking of past lives and persistent efforts to coax sustenance from this wild and beautiful place.

About This Pass Island Map Page

Explore Pass Island, 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: 47.489722, -56.195278. 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 Pass Island includes the postal code (A0H), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pass Island 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.