Shag Rock

Shag Rock is a shoal in Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada. Shag Rock is situated near the area Frenchs Cove, as well as near Bishops Beach.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bishop’s Cove and Cupids.

Bishop’s Cove

Town

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Bishop's Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador situated in Spaniard's Bay on the Avalon Peninsula. Bishop’s Cove is situated 3 km northwest of Shag Rock.

Cupids is a town of 699 people on Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has also been known as Coopers, Copers Cove, Cuper's Cove, and Cuperts. Cupids is situated 8 km south of Shag Rock.

Brigus

Town

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Brigus is a small fishing community located in Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Brigus was home to Captain Bob Bartlett and the location of his residence Hawthorne Cottage. Brigus is situated 9 km south of Shag Rock.

Shag Rock

Type: Shoal
Category: landform
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude

47.62069° or 47° 37′ 15″ north

Longitude

-53.19808° or 53° 11′ 53″ west

Open location code

88V8JRC2+7Q

GeoNames ID

6144874

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Frenchs Cove and Bishops Beach.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Mad Point and Dark Hole.

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Worth a closer look: St. John’s and Gros Morne National Park.

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