Ricketts Bridge Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Ricketts Bridge, Newfoundland and Labrador

Ricketts Bridge is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Ricketts Bridge is located at 47.6000°N, 52.7322°W.

Ricketts Bridge is a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the passing of seasons. It lies 14.0 km north-north-east of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 20°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-north-east of Mount Pearl. The terrain here is a study in patient erosion, with rounded hills cloaked in a dense tapestry of spruce and fir, their dark needles catching the low-slung sun like countless tiny, emerald facets. A palpable quiet hangs in the air, broken only by the whisper of wind through the boughs and the distant, constant murmur of the river that gives the place its name. The water, a cool, clear vein through the green, reflects the sky in shifting patterns, and along its banks, the earth is a rich, dark loam, cool and damp beneath a scattering of fallen leaves. Even on a bright day, a certain contemplative mood pervades, as if the very air holds the memory of countless dawns and dusks. The history of Ricketts Bridge is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waterways and the resilience of its people. For generations, logging has been a cornerstone of the local economy, the scent of pine and sawdust a familiar perfume carried on the breeze, and the steady thrum of machinery a low, persistent heartbeat. This heritage is etched not just in the timber industry, but in the sturdy, practical architecture of the homes, built to withstand the elements and to house families who have called this place home through boom and quiet. The river, a vital artery for transporting timber in days gone by, now offers a more gentle purpose, its banks a favourite spot for quiet reflection or the simple pleasure of casting a line. There's a deep-rooted connection here to the natural world, a quiet understanding of its rhythms, and a pride in the enduring spirit of Ricketts Bridge.

About This Ricketts Bridge Map Page

Explore Ricketts Bridge, 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: 47.6, -52.732222. 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 Ricketts Bridge 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 Ricketts Bridge 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.