Plum Point Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Plum Point, Newfoundland and Labrador

Plum Point is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Plum Point is located at 51.0731°N, 56.8803°W.

Plum Point rests on the rugged shores of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula, a place where the land surrenders to the sea in a series of rolling hills, pockets of boreal forest, and a coastline scoured by wind and wave. It lies 43.8 km south-south-east of Blanc-Sablon, NL (from Blanc-Sablon, NL: bearing 151°T), and is situated 11.3 km north-east of Reefs Harbour. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and spruce, a constant reminder of the wild Atlantic that shapes every contour. Low-lying meadows, dotted with resilient wildflowers in summer, give way to rocky outcrops that offer sweeping views of the immense, often restless ocean. The light, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, can cast a pearly luminescence over the landscape, softening the edges of the terrain and lending a quiet magic to the everyday. The very ground underfoot, a mixture of coarse gravel and damp earth, feels ancient and enduring. Historically, Plum Point, like many settlements in this region, owes its existence to the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of those who sought it. Fishing has long been the lifeblood, a tradition passed down through generations, shaping the rhythm of life and the very character of the place. The small harbour, a sheltered haven against the prevailing winds, still hosts colourful fishing boats, their nets drying on the docks like intricate lace. While the economy has diversified, a deep connection to the maritime past remains palpable. The stories of hardy fishermen, of lives lived in close communion with the ocean's moods, are whispered on the breeze, a part of the enduring narrative of Plum Point. The quiet hum of activity, the occasional distant engine of a returning vessel, are the hallmarks of daily life, a steady cadence against the grand backdrop of the sea.

About This Plum Point Map Page

Explore Plum Point, 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: 51.073056, -56.880278. 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 Plum Point 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 Plum Point 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.