Pilley's Island Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Pilley's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Pilley's Island is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pilley's Island is located at 49.5277°N, 55.7159°W.

Pilley's Island emerges from the restless grey waters of Notre Dame Bay, a hunched shoulder of rock and spruce clinging stubbornly to the edge of the sea. It lies 25.2 km east of Springdale, NL (from Springdale, NL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 10.3 km east-north-east of Robert's Arm. The land itself is a mosaic of low, rounded hills, their slopes carpeted in a dense, resilient growth of balsam fir and spruce, their branches often dusted with the salt spray that drifts inland on the prevailing winds. Rocky outcrops, smoothed by countless winters, punctuate the landscape, offering stark, wind-scoured perches from which to survey the vast, indifferent expanse of the Atlantic. Here and there, small, dark lakes, like scattered obsidian shards, reflect the ever-changing sky, their shores fringed with moss and hardy, low-lying shrubs that brave the coastal climate. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and brine, a constant reminder of the island's intimate relationship with the ocean, and a subtle, almost imperceptible hush settles over the place when the wind momentarily stills. For generations, the lifeblood of Pilley's Island has been drawn from the sea and the rich mineral veins beneath its soil. Once a bustling hub of copper mining, the island's past is etched into the rugged terrain, with remnants of that industry still visible to those who know where to look, a quiet testament to the hardiness of its early inhabitants. Today, while fishing remains a vital part of the local economy, a new chapter is being written as the island opens its arms to visitors drawn by its raw, untamed beauty and the palpable sense of history that permeates the very air. The pace of life on Pilley's Island is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a deliberate unwinding from the frantic rush of the mainland, fostering a deep connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Pilley's Island Map Page

Explore Pilley's 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: 49.527706, -55.715853. 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 Pilley's Island includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pilley's 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.