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| Place | Shoal Point |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.8925 |
| Longitude | -59.399444 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | AATBK |
Shoal Point is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Shoal Point is located at 47.8925°N, 59.3994°W.
Shoal Point lies nestled against the raw edge of the land, where the vast, restless Atlantic gnaws at the westernmost tip of Newfoundland. It lies 38.5 km north-north-west of Channel-Port aux Basques, NL (from Channel-Port aux Basques, NL: bearing 329°T), and is situated 1.4 km north-north-west of Codroy. Here, the earth rises in a series of rugged, wind-scoured hills, their slopes a patchwork of tough grasses, low-lying scrub, and the occasional hardy fir tree clinging tenaciously to life. The coastline is a jagged declaration of rock and stone, punctuated by small coves and inlets, each a miniature amphitheatre for the endless drama of wave and tide. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and the damp earth, a constant reminder of the ever-present ocean that shapes and defines this place, its light often a diffused, pearly grey that softens the starkness of the terrain. The history of Shoal Point is as deeply etched as the fjords that carve into the island's interior, a narrative shaped by hardy souls who sought sustenance from the sea and the land. For generations, fishing was the lifeblood of Shoal Point, a demanding economy built on the bounty of cod and other ocean dwellers, a tradition that still resonates in the quiet hum of its harbour. Whispers of early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich fishing grounds, mingle with tales of the resilience required to endure the long, harsh winters. Though the fishing industry has seen its shifts, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world remain, evident in the unhurried pace of life and the friendly, open faces encountered along the winding roads.
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Location data for Shoal Point 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 |