Pinsent Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Pinsent, Newfoundland and Labrador

Pinsent is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Pinsent is located at 49.4339°N, 54.0492°W.

Pinsent nestles against the rugged contours of Newfoundland's eastern coast, a place where the land rolls and dips with a quiet intensity, meeting the restless Atlantic. It lies 6.4 km west-north-west of Musgrave Harbour, NL (from Musgrave Harbour, NL: bearing 287°T), and is situated 22.7 km south-south-east of Seldom-Little Seldom. Here, the terrain is a tapestry of scrubby spruce, moss-laden rocks, and the occasional bog, all softened by the pervasive mist that often hangs like a veil over the landscape. The air itself carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of peat. In the long, drawn-out twilights of summer, the light can linger, painting the sky in hues of apricot and faded rose, a subtle spectacle that seems to hold the very breath of the island. The character of Pinsent is one of quiet resilience, shaped by the elements and the enduring spirit of those who call it home. The economic lifeblood of Pinsent has long been tied to the sea, with fishing communities carving out their existence from the abundant, though often challenging, waters. Generations have learned the rhythms of the tides and the temper of the ocean, their skills passed down through the years. While the traditional cod fishery has seen its fluctuations, the spirit of self-sufficiency and hard work remains a defining characteristic of the local economy, with many residents also finding employment in related industries or in servicing the ongoing needs of the region. The history of Pinsent is a story of hardy individuals who settled this remote corner, their lives interwoven with the ebb and flow of maritime pursuits and the simple, profound beauty of this particular stretch of coastline.

About This Pinsent Map Page

Explore Pinsent, 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: 49.433889, -54.049167. 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 Pinsent 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 Pinsent 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.