The Beaches Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About The Beaches, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Beaches is a settlement in Humber Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. The Beaches is located at 49.5747°N, 56.8275°W.

The Beaches, cradled within the Humber Valley, presents a landscape of rolling hills that gently descend towards the broad expanse of the Humber River. It lies 55.5 km west of Springdale, NL (from Springdale, NL: bearing 278°T), and is situated 5.1 km south of Hannah Cove. Patches of hardy spruce and fir cling to the slopes, their dark green a steadfast presence against the often-grey sky, while the river itself, a ribbon of pewter and silver, carves its way through the terrain. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the proximity to water and the fertile soil that nourishes the hardy vegetation. Even on a blustery day, there's a stillness to the place, a quiet resilience in the way the land endures the elements, with the occasional glint of sunlight on wet rock offering a fleeting moment of brilliance. Historically, The Beaches has been shaped by its connection to the Humber River, a vital artery for trade and transport long before paved roads crisscrossed the land. The economy, once heavily reliant on the lumber and fishing industries, now sees a steady pulse from tourism drawn to the valley’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities, with hardy local businesses catering to those who come to fish, hike, or simply breathe the clean Newfoundland air. There's a palpable sense of enduring heritage, a quiet pride in the generations who have worked this land and water, their stories whispered in the rustle of the wind through the trees and the ceaseless murmur of the river. The Beaches remains a place where the past feels present, a living testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the rugged charm of its setting.

About This The Beaches Map Page

Explore The Beaches, 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: 49.574722, -56.8275. 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 The Beaches includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for The Beaches 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.