Point au Gaul
in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.867 and -55.748 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 51' 59" and W -55° 44' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:04 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/St_Johns
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 4:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.817 and 122.383 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Yerangatup
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Point au Gaul

Point au Gaul in Newfoundland and Labrador is located in Canada about 958 mi (or 1,541 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Point au Gaul is now 07:04 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / St Johns with an UTC offset of -3.5 hours. We know of 4 airports close to Point au Gaul. The closest is airport we know is St Pierre Airport in Saint pierre and miquelon in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km). The closest airport in Canada is Gander International Airport in a distance of 153 mi (or 34 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint-Pierre, Miquelon, St. John's, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 99%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 26 km/h (16 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 12th of December 2024

4°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Scattered clouds, strong breeze.

Friday, 13th of December 2024

2°C (35 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Light snow, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 14th of December 2024

1°C (34 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

USS Truxtun (DD-229)

USS Truxtun (DD-229) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third ship named for Thomas Truxtun. Truxtun was laid down on 3 December 1919 and launched on 28 September 1920 from William Cramp & Sons, sponsored by Miss Isabelle Truxtun Brumby, and commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 16 February 1921, Lieutenant Commander Melville S. Brown in command.

Located at 46.8658, -55.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Clemson-class destroyers, World War II destroyers of the United States, Ships built in Pennsylvania, Shipwrecks of the Newfoundland and Labrador coast, World War II shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, 1920 ships, Maritime incidents in 1942

Taylor's Bay

Taylor's Bay an abandoned settlement was located east of Lamaline in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. On a 1744 French map the cove was noted as Baye de Tailleur. William and Martha Bonnell who had moved from Lamaline, is noted as the first settlers to the community. In 1929 a tidal wave struck this small fishing community destroying many small ships and local stores. Only five of the seventeen houses remained standing.

Located at 46.8789, -55.7156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated coastal places in Canada, Ghost towns in Newfoundland and Labrador, Populated places in Newfoundland and Labrador

Point au Gaul

Point au Gaul is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 85 in the Canada 2006 Census.

Located at 46.8672, -55.7472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

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