Sunnyside Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Sunnyside, Newfoundland and Labrador

Sunnyside is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Sunnyside is located at 47.8711°N, 53.9125°W.

Sunnyside is a place where the land seems to sigh, a gentle slope of green tumbling towards the restless grey of the Atlantic. It lies 36.8 km south-south-east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 163°T), and is situated 10.6 km north-north-east of Arnolds Cove Station. Here, the air carries the sharp tang of salt and the damp, earthy scent of peat, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of spruce and fir, cradle the settlement, their slopes occasionally broken by the glint of a small, dark lake, mirrors reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky. The coastline itself is a rugged embrace, rocky outcrops yielding to the persistent caress of waves, a raw beauty that feels both ancient and alive. Even on the calmest days, the ocean's presence is palpable, a low murmur beneath the quiet hum of daily life. The history of Sunnyside is deeply entwined with the sea and the bounty it provided, a legacy etched into the very character of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood, the sturdy boats bobbing in the harbour a familiar and comforting sight, their weathered hulls telling tales of countless trips out into the vastness. While the traditional cod fishery has faced its challenges, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, with some turning to aquaculture or other forms of marine-based enterprise. The land, too, has been worked, small gardens yielding hardy vegetables against the often-challenging climate, a testament to perseverance. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet resilience of Sunnyside, its unpretentious beauty and the enduring connection to its coastal environment, speaks volumes.

About This Sunnyside Map Page

Explore Sunnyside, 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: 47.871058, -53.912486. 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 Sunnyside includes the postal code (A0P), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Sunnyside 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.