Raleigh Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador

Raleigh is a town in Strait of Belle Isle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Raleigh is located at 51.5589°N, 55.7286°W.

Raleigh, a cluster of weathered buildings, clings to a rugged coastline where the stark, grey-green land surrenders to the restless North Atlantic. It lies 21.9 km north-north-west of St. Anthony, NL (from St. Anthony, NL: bearing 339°T), and is situated 13.6 km east-south-east of Cape Norman. Here, the air carries the sharp, briny scent of the sea, mingling with the earthy perfume of damp peat and hardy coastal flora. Low, rounded hills, scoured by wind and time, rise behind the settlement, their slopes dotted with the stoic resilience of stunted firs and the vibrant blush of heather in bloom. The very stones of the landscape seem to hum with the ceaseless energy of the ocean, a constant, low rumble that forms the soundtrack to life in Raleigh. This outpost, deeply rooted in the maritime traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador, has long drawn its sustenance from the sea, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the fishing grounds. The echoes of generations of fishermen, their lives shaped by the unpredictable moods of the ocean and the stark beauty of their surroundings, are palpable in the very air. While fishing remains a cornerstone, a quiet diversification now sees small-scale tourism and local crafts contributing to the livelihood of Raleigh, attracting those who seek the raw, untamed spirit of this place. The land itself, though not fertile for extensive agriculture, offers a stark, enduring beauty, its contours shaped by glacial forces and the relentless sculpting of wind and water, a character that defines the enduring spirit of Raleigh.

About This Raleigh Map Page

Explore Raleigh, 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: 51.558889, -55.728611. 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 Raleigh includes the postal code (A0K), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Raleigh 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.