Pool's Island Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Pool's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Pool's Island is a neighbourhood in Bonavista North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pool's Island is located at 49.1122°N, 53.5842°W.

Pool's Island, a small landmass tethered to the Bonavista Peninsula, rises from the grey-blue Atlantic with a rugged, unpretentious beauty. It lies 43.7 km south-east of Musgrave Harbour, NL (from Musgrave Harbour, NL: bearing 141°T), and is situated 4.4 km north of Greenspond. Its contours are a study in low-lying rock and sparse vegetation, where hardy grasses and mosses cling tenaciously to the earth, often appearing as a verdant carpet against the exposed granite. The coastline is a jagged embrace of coves and inlets, sculpted by the relentless tides and the biting winds that sweep in from the open ocean. Here, the air itself seems to carry a briny tang, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, almost ethereal glow upon the weathered rocks, lending a quiet majesty to the otherwise austere landscape. The history of Pool's Island is deeply entwined with the sea, its economy for generations sustained by the rich fishing grounds offshore. Generations of families have made their living from the cod, the lobster, and the bounty of the Atlantic, a tradition that has shaped the character of the island and its inhabitants, fostering a resilience and self-reliance born of hard work and close community ties. While the traditional fishery remains a vital part of life, modern livelihoods have begun to diversify, with some residents finding work in other sectors or embracing tourism that draws visitors keen to experience the raw beauty and quiet charm of this Newfoundland outpost. Though small, Pool's Island holds a distinct identity, a place where the rhythm of life is still dictated, in part, by the ebb and flow of the ocean.

About This Pool's Island Map Page

Explore Pool'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: 49.112222, -53.584167. 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 Pool's Island 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 Pool'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.