Waterville Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Waterville, Newfoundland and Labrador

Waterville is a neighbourhood in Trinity North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Waterville is located at 48.1992°N, 53.7892°W.

Waterville nestles into a fold of the land, a scattering of homes clinging to the western edge of Trinity Bay. It lies 19.8 km east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 13.4 km east-south-east of George's Brook. The terrain here is a study in resilient green, where stunted spruce and fir trees grip the rocky soil, their branches often bowed by the persistent sea air. Steep slopes plunge towards the restless grey water, a constant reminder of the Atlantic's power, while inland, the land rises into a rugged, heather-clad moorland, dotted with small, dark lakes that mirror the often-clouded sky. The air itself carries a brisk, bracing quality, a scent of salt and damp earth that permeates everything. The story of Waterville is deeply entwined with the sea, its history etched into the lives of generations who eked a living from its bounty. For centuries, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, the rhythmic mending of nets and the proud return of laden boats a familiar sight. While the traditional cod fishery has faced challenges, the spirit of enterprise endures, with many in Waterville now turning their hands to tourism, welcoming visitors eager to experience the raw beauty of the Bonavista Peninsula and the genuine warmth of its people. The echoes of past hardships and triumphs are carried on the wind, a subtle hum beneath the quiet daily routines of this steadfast Newfoundland settlement.

About This Waterville Map Page

Explore Waterville, 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: 48.199167, -53.789167. 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 Waterville includes the postal code (A5A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Waterville 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.