The Droke Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About The Droke, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Droke is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. The Droke is located at 47.0628°N, 55.1731°W.

The Droke rests where the land softens into a gentle, undulating embrace with the sea, a place where the air itself seems to carry the briny tang of the Atlantic and the scent of spruce. It lies 2.2 km south of Burin, NL (from Burin, NL: bearing 176°T), and is situated 10.3 km south of Marystown. Low, rounded hills, softened by centuries of wind and sea spray, cradle the settlement, their slopes a patchwork of resilient scrub, hardy grasses, and the occasional stubborn pine that clings to the exposed ridges. The coastline here is not dramatic, but rather a series of small, pebbled coves and rocky outcrops, where the incoming tide whispers secrets against smooth, sea-worn stones. A quiet, persistent light often bathes The Droke, a luminous grey that can shift to a surprising, pearlescent glow as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the landscape. This corner of Newfoundland and Labrador, once a vital waypoint for fishing fleets, retains a deep connection to the ocean that has shaped its history and its people. The economy, though diversified now, still hums with the echo of generations who earned their living from the cod and the lobster, their stories etched into the weathered wood of the wharves and the stoic faces of the older homes. The Droke’s character is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from living in rhythm with the elements. Small, brightly painted fishing boats, their hulls often bearing the marks of countless voyages, bob in the sheltered harbour, a constant reminder of the livelihood that continues to sustain the heart of The Droke.

About This The Droke Map Page

Explore The Droke, 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: 47.062778, -55.173056. 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 Droke includes the postal code (A0E), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for The Droke 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.