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| Place | Winterton |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.952833 |
| Longitude | -53.314486 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | AAXQQ |
Winterton is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Winterton is located at 47.9528°N, 53.3145°W.
Winterton sits where the land begins to crumble into the restless Atlantic, a collection of sturdy houses clinging to slopes that tumble down to a coastline carved by wind and wave. It lies 25.4 km north-north-west of Carbonear, NL (from Carbonear, NL: bearing 346°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-west of Hant's Harbour. The air here carries the sharp, briny tang of the sea, a constant companion that washes over the rolling hills dotted with hardy spruce and the occasional splash of colour from a well-tended garden. Gulls, their cries a familiar punctuation to the day, wheel and dip above the sheltered harbour, their white wings stark against the often-grey expanse of sky. Even in summer, a bracing coolness often lingers, a reminder of the raw power of the elements that shape this corner of the island, and the land itself seems to hold its breath, a rugged beauty etched into every visible surface. The story of Winterton is one of resilience, deeply intertwined with the bounty and challenges of the sea. For generations, its people have drawn their livelihood from the cold, rich waters, a tradition that has shaped the very character of the place. The distinctive red roofs that punctuate the landscape are a visual echo of the fishing stages and sheds that once dominated the waterfront, remnants of an economy built on the back of cod and other oceanic treasures. While the fishing fleets may be smaller now, the spirit of enterprise persists, with a growing interest in tourism and local crafts adding new threads to the economic fabric of Winterton. The quiet hum of everyday life here is a testament to a community that understands the enduring strength found in shared history and a deep connection to the dramatic, ever-present ocean.
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Location data for Winterton 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |