Stanleyville Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Stanleyville, Newfoundland and Labrador

Stanleyville is a locality in St. Barbe, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Stanleyville is located at 49.4667°N, 57.7797°W.

Stanleyville, nestled on the rugged western edge of the Great Northern Peninsula, presents a landscape sculpted by wind and sea. It lies 17.4 km south-east of Rocky Harbour, NL (from Rocky Harbour, NL: bearing 145°T), and is situated 10.5 km east-south-east of Bonne Bay. Rolling hills, carpeted in a resilient tapestry of heath and spruce, tumble towards the slate-grey waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Here, the air carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. The very earth seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring strength, its contours smoothed by the ceaseless caress of the elements. Even in the muted light of a Newfoundland afternoon, a subtle luminescence seems to cling to the sparse vegetation, hinting at the vibrant greens that emerge after the spring thaw. The history of Stanleyville is as deeply rooted as the gnarled spruce clinging to the slopes, a tale intertwined with the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the ebb and flow of its economy. Generations of families have cast their nets into the cold, deep waters, their lives a testament to the hard-won sustenance found there. While the traditional cod fishery may have changed, the resilience of the community endures, with a quiet pride in their heritage and a watchful eye on the horizon for what the future may hold. The distinctive character of Stanleyville, a blend of stoic practicality and a deep connection to the natural world, is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered faces of its inhabitants and the enduring strength of its coastline.

About This Stanleyville Map Page

Explore Stanleyville, 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: 49.466667, -57.779722. 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 Stanleyville includes the postal code (A8A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Stanleyville 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.