Shoal Bay Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Shoal Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Shoal Bay is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Shoal Bay is located at 49.6881°N, 54.1919°W.

Shoal Bay rests cradled by a dramatic sweep of coastline, where the Atlantic breathes deep and persistent against the rugged Newfoundland shores. It lies 6.9 km east-south-east of Fogo, NL (from Fogo, NL: bearing 115°T), and is situated 7.9 km north of Seldom-Little Seldom. Here, the land rises in a series of weathered hills, cloaked in a resilient scrub of hardy grasses and wind-bent spruce, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the often-grey sky. Jagged outcroppings of ancient rock punctuate the landscape, testament to a geological past carved by ice and sea, while small, dark lakes, like scattered obsidian chips, reflect the vastness above. The air itself carries a bracing salt tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the quietude is punctuated only by the cry of gulls and the distant murmur of waves. The history of Shoal Bay is written in the lives of those who have coaxed a living from this demanding environment, primarily through the bounty of the sea. Generations have fished these waters, their livelihoods inextricably bound to the ebb and flow of the tides and the seasonal migrations of cod and other marine life. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the cluster of colourful fishing stages that line the small harbour, some still bearing the patina of salt spray and weathered wood. While the fishing industry remains a vital pulse for Shoal Bay, the economy has diversified, with small businesses and a growing tourism sector finding a foothold, drawn by the raw, untamed beauty of the peninsula and the genuine warmth of its people. The distinctive character of Shoal Bay is one of quiet resilience, a place where the grand theatre of nature still dictates the pace of life.

About This Shoal Bay Map Page

Explore Shoal Bay, 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: 49.688056, -54.191944. 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 Shoal Bay includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Shoal Bay 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.