Wareham Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Wareham, Newfoundland and Labrador

Wareham is a neighbourhood in Bonavista North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Wareham is located at 49.0158°N, 53.8692°W.

Wareham, nestled on the eastern side of Newfoundland's Bonavista North peninsula, unfolds against a backdrop of rolling hills that spill down towards the dark, often turbulent waters of the Atlantic. It lies 34.9 km north-east of Gambo, NL (from Gambo, NL: bearing 46°T), and is situated 4.1 km east-north-east of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity. The land here is a mosaic of spruce and fir, their dark green boughs clinging to slopes softened by centuries of wind and rain, interspersed with bogs and heath where hardy shrubs and resilient wildflowers find purchase. Small, placid lakes, like scattered shards of obsidian, reflect the vast, ever-changing sky, their shores fringed with reeds that rustle with a dry whisper. The air, especially in the early morning or after a soft drizzle, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a bracing tonic that speaks of the wildness that still holds sway. The houses of Wareham themselves seem to hunker down against the elements, clustered together as if for warmth, their colourful paint a defiant splash against the muted tones of the landscape. The story of Wareham is deeply entwined with the sea, its early settlers drawn by the promise of cod that once teemed in these rich offshore banks. For generations, fishing was the lifeblood of this place, a demanding yet vital enterprise that shaped the character and resilience of its people. While the abundance of cod has waned, the spirit of resourcefulness endures, with many now turning to aquaculture, forestry, and the quiet, growing appeal of tourism drawn by the raw beauty of the coastline and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants. The echoes of past livelihoods can still be felt in the weathered faces and the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life, a testament to a community that has learned to adapt and endure, finding strength in its connection to the land and the enduring presence of the ocean.

About This Wareham Map Page

Explore Wareham, 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: 49.015833, -53.869167. 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 Wareham 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 Wareham 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.