South River Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About South River, Newfoundland and Labrador

South River is a town in Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South River is located at 47.5321°N, 53.2681°W.

South River, nestled in Port de Grave, presents a rugged, yet welcoming, face to the Atlantic. It lies 5.9 km south-south-east of Bay Roberts, NL (from Bay Roberts, NL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 12.9 km north-west of Gallows Cove. The land here is a mosaic of low, rounded hills, their slopes carpeted with hardy spruce and fir, interspersed with patches of open bog where the wind whispers through cotton grass. Jagged outcrops of ancient rock, smoothed by the ceaseless churn of the sea, punctuate the coastline, their grey surfaces often slick with spray. The air itself carries the sharp, bracing tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and in the soft, diffused light of a Newfoundland evening, the landscape takes on a muted, almost melancholic beauty, as if the very stones hold the memory of countless storms. The history of South River is deeply entwined with the sea, a legacy evident in the weathered fishing stages that still dot the shoreline, remnants of a time when the cod fishery was the lifeblood of this place. Though the grand fleets have long since departed, fishing, particularly for crab and lobster, remains a vital part of the local economy, its rhythm dictating the ebb and flow of daily life. Generations have honed their skills on these waters, their stories passed down like heirlooms, shaping a resilient and independent spirit. The small houses, often painted in bright, cheerful colours against the often-grey skies, huddle together for warmth and companionship, a testament to the enduring strength of community in this corner of the Avalon Peninsula.

About This South River Map Page

Explore South River, 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: 47.532089, -53.268083. 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 South River 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 South River 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.