Pikes Arm Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Pikes Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador

Pikes Arm is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pikes Arm is located at 49.6450°N, 54.5847°W.

Pikes Arm nestles in a broad, sheltering cove, where the deep blue of Notre Dame Bay meets a land sculpted by glaciers and time. It lies 11.4 km east of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 90°T), and is situated 13.3 km west-south-west of Change Islands. Rolling hills, clad in a resilient mix of spruce and fir, descend to a shoreline of weathered rock and smooth, wave-worn stones, punctuated by the occasional sandy stretch. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the ocean, mingled with the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding forest, a perfume that changes subtly with the shifting winds. Small fishing boats, their hulls painted in cheerful, practical hues, bob gently at anchor in the harbour, their masts tracing delicate lines against a sky that can, on clear days, blaze with an almost impossible cerulean intensity, or, more often, drift in a soft, pearly grey. The history of Pikes Arm is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea, a narrative of hardy folk who have long drawn their sustenance from the cold, rich waters of the bay. For generations, the economy has been anchored by fishing, with cod, lobster, and scallops forming the backbone of local livelihoods, a tradition passed down through families like precious heirlooms. Evidence of this enduring connection to the ocean can be seen in the weathered nets drying on racks and the sturdy, functional wharves that define the village’s waterfront. While modern changes have touched even this remote corner of Newfoundland, the spirit of self-reliance and the quiet pride in their seafaring heritage remain palpable, a testament to the enduring character of Pikes Arm.

About This Pikes Arm Map Page

Explore Pikes Arm, 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: 49.645, -54.584722. 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 Pikes Arm includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pikes Arm 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.