Red Bay Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Red Bay is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Red Bay is located at 51.7328°N, 56.4278°W.

Red Bay rests, a jewel cradled by a vast, indifferent ocean, its jagged coastline a testament to the persistent sculpting of wind and water. It lies 44.8 km north-east of Forteau, NL (from Forteau, NL: bearing 53°T), and is situated 27.8 km north-east of Capstan Island. Here, the land rises in low, rounded hills, cloaked in resilient scrub and the tough, wiry grasses that cling to the thin soil. Along the shore, weathered rocks, dark and glistening from the perpetual mist, form a natural harbour, sheltering the small, brightly painted boats that bob with the incoming tide. The air, even on a calm day, carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the distant, mournful cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. In the long, lingering twilight, the water often reflects the sky in hues of bruised purple and soft, fading gold, transforming the familiar landscape into something ethereal and deeply felt. This place, Red Bay, whispers of a history far older than its present inhabitants, echoing with the voyages of Basque whalers who, centuries ago, found sanctuary and sustenance in these waters, their harpoons and try-pots leaving an indelible mark. The remnants of their presence, stone furnaces and anchor stones, still lie scattered, silent witnesses to a time when this remote inlet was a hub of international industry. Today, the economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the sea, with fishing boats heading out at dawn, their nets ready to embrace the cold, rich depths. Yet, a newer pulse beats here too, as visitors drawn by the stark beauty and the echoes of the past explore the historic sites and the dramatic coastline, finding in Red Bay a profound connection to both the enduring human spirit and the untamed grandeur of nature.

About This Red Bay Map Page

Explore Red Bay, 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: 51.732778, -56.427778. 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 Red Bay 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 Red Bay 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.