Shearstown Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Shearstown, Newfoundland and Labrador

Shearstown is a neighbourhood in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Shearstown is located at 47.5886°N, 53.3028°W.

Shearstown rests in a cradle of rolling green land, a place where the earth dips and rises with a gentle, almost sighing, continuity. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: the soft, damp moss clinging to weathered stones, the hardy, wind-bent spruce trees reaching for a sky that often wears a pearly grey cloak. In the distance, the glint of water, a placid inlet of the greater sea, catches the diffused light, its surface mirroring the muted tones of the surrounding hills. The air, when it carries the scent of salt, also holds the earthy perfume of peat and the faintest whisper of pine, a bracing combination that settles deep in the lungs. This corner of Newfoundland and Labrador has a long memory, etched into the very way the houses huddle together, a bulwark against the elements. Shearstown, though not a bustling hub, breathes with the quiet industry of its people, a heritage rooted in the land and the sea. For generations, the fields have yielded their bounty, a testament to resilience and hard work, while the nearby waters have historically offered sustenance. Though the great fishing fleets may have receded, the spirit of resourcefulness persists, evident in the small farms that still dot the landscape and the close-knit bonds that tie the residents of Shearstown together.

About This Shearstown Map Page

Explore Shearstown, 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: 47.588611, -53.302778. 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 Shearstown includes the postal code (A1Y), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Shearstown 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.