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| Place | Robert |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 50.786944 |
| Longitude | -56.034167 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | ABHKZ |
Robert is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Robert is located at 50.7869°N, 56.0342°W.
Robert is a place where the land seems to hold its breath, a rugged embrace of ancient rock and wind-scoured earth. It lies 8.7 km south-east of Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL (from Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL: bearing 142°T), and is situated 6.0 km south-east of Bide Arm. The terrain here rises and falls in a series of low, rounded hills, their slopes carpeted in a resilient tapestry of moss, lichen, and hardy scrub, interspersed with the dark, brooding shapes of stunted spruce and fir. Across the horizon, the sky often hangs low and vast, a shifting canvas of grey, bruised purple, and, when the sun breaks through, a startling, luminous blue that catches the glint of unseen water. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean, wild scent of damp earth and salt, a constant reminder of the proximity of the ocean, even when it is not immediately visible. The very character of the landscape feels ancient and enduring, a testament to forces that have shaped it over millennia, leaving behind a stark, unsentimental beauty. The history of Robert is etched in the very stones and the stories whispered on the wind, a legacy tied to the relentless pursuit of sustenance from the unforgiving sea. For generations, the economy here has been inextricably linked to the fishing grounds, the rhythmic pulse of life dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the bounty they provide. You can still feel that history in the weathered timbers of old sheds and the sturdy build of the homes, designed to withstand the fierce Atlantic gales. While the traditional cod fishery has seen its challenges, the resilience of the people of Robert persists, with a quiet adaptation and a renewed focus on other marine resources and the burgeoning opportunities in tourism, drawn by the raw, untamed allure of this rugged coastline.
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Location data for Robert 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 |