Winterland Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Winterland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Winterland is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Winterland is located at 47.1510°N, 55.3143°W.

Winterland, a settlement nestled along the rugged southern coast of Newfoundland, breathes a salty air that carries the scent of spruce and the distant tang of the sea. It lies 11.3 km west of Marystown, NL (from Marystown, NL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-west of Burin. The land here is a testament to glacial sculpting, with rolling hills giving way to rocky outcrops and deep, sheltered coves. Patches of evergreen forest cling to the slopes, their dark green a stark contrast against the often pale, bruised sky, while the landscape is punctuated by the glint of freshwater ponds, remnants of ancient ice flows. The terrain demands a certain stoicism from those who call it home, a quiet resilience reflected in the sturdy, clapboard houses that hunker down against the prevailing winds, their painted facades often softened by the persistent mist that can descend without warning. The history of Winterland is intrinsically linked to the sea, a story of cod, of fishing fleets that sailed beyond the horizon, and of families who made their living from the unforgiving but generous Atlantic. For generations, the local economy revolved around the bounty of the ocean, a tradition that, though changed, still resonates through the community. While the grand fishing days may have receded, a hardy spirit of self-reliance persists, with many residents finding work in the nearby processing plants or in trades that support the ongoing maritime activities. The echoes of past generations are palpable in the weathered boat sheds lining the harbour and in the quiet hum of generators that power the homes through the long, dark winters. A distinctive feature of Winterland is the way the community seems to draw strength from its isolation, fostering a close-knit bond among its people, a shared understanding forged in the crucible of coastal life.

About This Winterland Map Page

Explore Winterland, 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: 47.150983, -55.314269. 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 Winterland 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 Winterland 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.