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| Place | Red Rocks |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.668056 |
| Longitude | -59.311945 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | ABIZL |
Red Rocks is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Red Rocks is located at 47.6681°N, 59.3119°W.
Red Rocks is a place where the land itself seems to sigh, a rugged embrace of exposed bedrock stained a deep, resonant ochre, giving the locality its name. It lies 15.5 km west-north-west of Channel-Port aux Basques, NL (from Channel-Port aux Basques, NL: bearing 301°T), and is situated 6.2 km north-west of Osmond. Rolling hills, softened by a thick, verdant carpet of hardy grasses and resilient wildflowers, give way to dramatic cliffs that plunge towards the restless, grey-blue expanse of the Atlantic. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the damp, earthy scent of peat, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity and the island’s elemental character. Scattered stands of gnarled spruce and fir cling tenaciously to the slopes, their branches sculpted by the relentless coastal winds, forming a stark, beautiful contrast against the open sky. During the long twilight hours, the fading light paints the red rocks in hues of burnt sienna and deep umber, a spectacle that feels both ancient and deeply alive. The history of Red Rocks is etched into its very geology, a narrative shaped by the sea and the enduring spirit of its people. Generations have drawn their livelihood from the rich fishing grounds offshore, a tradition that continues to define the local economy, though the rhythm of life has also adapted to the ebb and flow of modern possibilities. Small, sturdy fishing boats, painted in cheerful, sea-worn colours, bob in the sheltered coves, their nets a familiar sight against the dramatic backdrop. The echoes of past endeavours, perhaps the whispers of early settlers or the tales of hardy mariners, seem to linger in the wind that sweeps across the open land. While not a hub of industry in the conventional sense, Red Rocks possesses a quiet resilience, a deep connection to its place that fosters a palpable sense of community and a profound respect for the natural world.
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Location data for Red Rocks 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 |