Rigolet Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador

Rigolet is a community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Rigolet is located at 54.1791°N, 58.4310°W.

Rigolet commands a steadfast position on the Atlantic coast, where the land rises into the Sunday Hill to meet the expansive sky. It lies 108.6 km south-south-east of Makkovik, NL (from Makkovik, NL: bearing 152°T), and is situated 10.5 km east of Middle House. The terrain here holds a stark, salt-washed clarity, where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver, reflecting the quiet endurance of the earth. Beyond the immediate shore, the North River flows through the distant wilderness, its presence felt in the way the wind carries the crisp, sharp scent of inland pines toward the sea. Historically, Rigolet served as a crucial nexus for trade and travel, anchored by its deep connection to the surrounding waters and the movement of goods along the coast. The local economy relies on the seasonal bounty of the land and sea, with many residents engaged in traditional harvesting practices that have sustained families for generations. People here navigate the seasons with a practical wisdom, moving from the demands of summer work to the quieter, more introspective tasks of the winter months, ensuring that the knowledge of the land remains a living resource. Cultural life in Rigolet centers on a profound respect for Inuit heritage, which informs the daily interactions and local traditions that define the character of the people. Visitors find that the social life of Rigolet gathers strength in the sharing of stories and the persistence of ancestral skills, which are passed down with care rather than fanfare. There is a particular stillness in the air here, a silence that does not feel empty but rather heavy with the weight of long winters and the enduring strength of those who have made their home among the hills and the tides.

About This Rigolet Map Page

Explore Rigolet, 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: 54.179068, -58.431039. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Rigolet 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 Rigolet 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.