Richards Island
Richards Island is an island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada. Richards Island is situated nearby to the locality Bishop’s Harbour, as well as near the town Salvage.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Salvage and Sandy Cove.
Salvage
Town
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The Eastport Peninsula has long been a popular vacation destination in Newfoundland. It offers many affordable accommodations and is a great launching point for exploring Terra Nova National Park. Salvage is situated 3 km northwest of Richards Island.
Sandy Cove
Town
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The Eastport Peninsula has long been a popular vacation destination in Newfoundland. It offers many affordable accommodations and is a great launching point for exploring Terra Nova National Park. Sandy Cove is situated 9 km west of Richards Island.
Richards Island
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
48.6666° or 48° 39′ 60″ northLongitude
-53.61479° or 53° 36′ 53″ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
88W8M98P+J3GeoNames ID
6121932
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