Westport Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador

Westport is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Westport is located at 49.7878°N, 56.6175°W.

Westport is cradled by a dramatic sweep of Newfoundland's western coast, where the rugged terrain tumbles down to meet the restless Atlantic. It lies 33.2 km west-south-west of Baie Verte, NL (from Baie Verte, NL: bearing 246°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-east of Little Pumbly Cove. The landscape here is a study in raw, elemental beauty, with hillsides cloaked in a hardy, wind-swept vegetation that yields only grudgingly to the sea. Long, narrow inlets carve deep into the land, their waters a shifting mosaic of slate grey and emerald, reflecting the often-turbulent sky. The air, perpetually carrying the briny tang of salt and the subtle scent of damp earth, feels alive and invigorating, a constant reminder of the ocean's nearby presence. Even on the calmest days, a low, resonant murmur seems to emanate from the water, a deep pulse that underlies the quietude of Westport. The history of Westport is inextricably linked to the bounty and challenge of the sea, its origins shaped by generations of fishermen who navigated these waters. The local economy, while diversifying, still bears the indelible mark of the fishery, with the steady rhythm of boats heading out at dawn and returning with their catch a familiar sight. Beyond the boats, the land itself, though often steep and stony, supports a resilient spirit, fostering a sense of self-reliance and close-knit community. The houses, clustered along the shoreline and climbing the slopes, seem to huddle together against the elements, each one a small bastion against the vastness of the ocean and the sky. This is a place where the stories of the past are not confined to museums but are whispered on the wind and etched into the very character of Westport.

About This Westport Map Page

Explore Westport, 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: 49.787789, -56.617525. 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 Westport 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 Westport 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.