Snooks Harbour Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Snooks Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

Snooks Harbour is a neighbourhood in Trinity North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Snooks Harbour is located at 48.1594°N, 53.8778°W.

Snooks Harbour nestles in a sheltered cove, a place where the sea's breath is a constant, salty whisper against the rugged shores. It lies 13.6 km east-south-east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 104°T), and is situated 10.7 km south-east of George's Brook. The land rises steeply behind the scattered houses, a mosaic of weathered wood and tin roofs clinging to slopes carpeted with hardy spruce and the resilient, low-lying scrub that braves the Atlantic winds. Gulls wheel overhead, their cries a mournful counterpoint to the gentle lapping of waves against the colourful fishing boats pulled ashore, their paint chipped by sun and spray. The air here carries the sharp tang of brine and the faint, sweet scent of damp earth after a passing shower, a pervasive perfume that clings to everything. The history of Snooks Harbour is inextricably bound to the sea, a tale of hardy souls who carved a life from its bounty. For generations, the rhythm of the tides dictated the lives of its inhabitants, their days filled with the arduous work of cod fishing, a tradition that has shaped the very character of the place. While the grander fishing fleets have diminished, the legacy endures in the smaller operations, the lobster pots stacked high on wharves and the quiet hum of engines as boats head out at dawn. The local economy still leans heavily on the ocean's generosity, with a small but vital processing plant a central hub of activity, its industrial scent a reminder of the enduring livelihood. There's a quiet pride here, a resilience forged in the face of isolation, and a deep connection to the land and the water that has sustained Snooks Harbour through the ages.

About This Snooks Harbour Map Page

Explore Snooks Harbour, 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: 48.159444, -53.877778. 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 Snooks Harbour includes the postal code (A5A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Snooks Harbour 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.