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| Place | Peterview |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.107458 |
| Longitude | -55.338817 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | AAQYM |
Peterview is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Peterview is located at 49.1075°N, 55.3388°W.
Peterview is a place where the land itself seems to sigh, a quiet settlement nestled against the dramatic sweep of the Newfoundland coastline. It lies 14.6 km north-east of Bishop's Falls, NL (from Bishop's Falls, NL: bearing 49°T), and is situated 16.0 km north-east of Bishops Falls South. The terrain here is a study in rugged resilience, with hills that rise sharply from the sea, their slopes carpeted in a scrubby, wind-scoured vegetation that clings tenaciously to the rocky soil. Bays carve deep into the shore, their waters often a steely grey or a vibrant turquoise depending on the mood of the sky, reflecting the ever-changing light that washes over the landscape. The air carries a constant, invigorating tang of salt, a reminder of the vast Atlantic that lies just beyond the horizon, and the persistent wind, a sculptor of both the land and the character of those who call Peterview home, lends a perpetual rustle to the sparse trees. The history of Peterview is as deeply rooted as the hardy perennials that bloom defiantly in its gardens, a story intertwined with the bounty of the sea and the resilience of its people. For generations, the economy of Peterview has been inextricably linked to fishing, with generations of families having cast their nets into the rich waters, their lives dictated by the tides and the seasons. While the fishing industry remains a cornerstone, the spirit of innovation has also taken hold, with a growing diversification into other ventures, though the quiet hum of the fishing boats returning to harbour at dusk remains a familiar and comforting sound. The distinctive, colourful clapboard houses, huddled together for warmth against the elements, speak of a close-knit community, where neighbours have long relied on each other, a tradition that continues to define the enduring character of Peterview.
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Location data for Peterview 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |