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| Place | Raleigh |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | Strait of Belle Isle |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.558889 |
| Longitude | -55.728611 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | ABIRK |
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.
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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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |