Virgin Arm Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Virgin Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador

Virgin Arm is a neighbourhood in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Virgin Arm is located at 49.5242°N, 54.7744°W.

Virgin Arm nestles along the rugged embrace of Notre Dame Bay, a place where the land often yields abruptly to the restless sea. It lies 13.5 km south of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 189°T), and is situated 9.5 km east-south-east of Hayward Cove. Rolling hills, clad in a patchwork of spruce and fir, tumble down towards a coastline that is a complex weave of coves, inlets, and rocky shores. The air here carries the briny tang of the Atlantic, mingled with the sweet, resinous scent of pine, a constant reminder of the wild elements that shape life in this corner of Newfoundland and Labrador. Small, brightly painted houses dot the landscape, their colours a cheerful defiance against the often-grey skies, huddled together as if for warmth against the vastness of the surrounding wilderness. The light, especially as the day wanes, can paint the water in hues of bruised purple and molten gold, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. The history of Virgin Arm is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea and the resilience of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood, with the rhythm of the tides dictating the ebb and flow of daily existence. While the traditional cod fishery has seen its challenges, the spirit of innovation persists, with modern aquaculture and tourism now contributing to the local economy. The echoes of past endeavours can still be felt in the weathered clapboard of old fish sheds and the quiet contemplation of those who stand by the shore, their gaze fixed on the horizon where generations before them sought their livelihood. The close-knit nature of Virgin Arm is evident in the easy camaraderie shared amongst neighbours, a quiet strength born from shared experience and a deep connection to this elemental landscape.

About This Virgin Arm Map Page

Explore Virgin Arm, 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: 49.524167, -54.774444. 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 Virgin Arm includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Virgin Arm 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.