Quidi Vidi Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland and Labrador

Quidi Vidi is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Quidi Vidi is located at 47.5806°N, 52.6778°W.

Quidi Vidi nestles in a deep, cupped harbor, a splash of color against the rugged, grey-green Newfoundland coast. It lies 14.1 km north-east of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 39°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-east of Mount Pearl. The village spills down steep hillsides, a charming jumble of brightly painted saltbox houses clinging to the land as if they, too, are rooted there, their roofs a vibrant defiance against the often-brooding sky. Above, the wind-scoured land rises, a testament to the relentless Atlantic, where stunted spruce and hardy heath cling to thin soil, their forms sculpted by the ever-present gales. The air here carries the sharp, briny tang of the sea, a constant whisper of the ocean's power, and at dusk, the fading sunlight casts long, dramatic shadows across the water, turning the harbor into a molten, coppery mirror. This sheltered cove, named by Giovanni Caboto in 1500, has been a haven for fishermen for centuries, its very name a reminder of its early European visitors and the rich fishing grounds that drew them. The local economy, once wholly dependent on the bounty of the sea, has seen shifts, with the iconic cod fishery now a shadow of its former glory, yet fishing boats still bob in the harbor, a persistent pulse of the village's identity. Today, Quidi Vidi is also known for its burgeoning craft beer scene, a modern twist on an old place, and the historic castle perched on the hill, a romantic folly overlooking the working harbor below. The quiet rhythm of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that has shaped generations of Newfoundlanders.

About This Quidi Vidi Map Page

Explore Quidi Vidi, 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: 47.580556, -52.677778. 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 Quidi Vidi includes the postal code (A1A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Quidi Vidi 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.