Torbay: Torbay Bight

The North Atlantic defines the setting of Torbay — its exposed shoreline on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula has long oriented this community toward the sea. Just north of St. John’s, Torbay belongs to the province’s settled eastern coast, where homes, local roads and open headlands meet a changeable maritime climate. The town’s roots lie in the fishing communities that shaped Newfoundland’s coastal society, a heritage still central to the region’s identity. Its position also places it within the wider St. John’s area while retaining a distinctly coastal, small-town character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Torbay and the northeastern Avalon Peninsula relate to the Atlantic coast.

Among Canada’s regions, Newfoundland and Labrador stands apart for its far-reaching North Atlantic coastline and the meeting of the island of Newfoundland with mainland Labrador. The province faces the Labrador Sea to the northeast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence along its western and southern reaches; its terrain ranges from exposed shores and barrens to forests, lakes and the Labrador Plateau. Gros Morne National Park, on Newfoundland’s west coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for geology that exposes deep sections of Earth’s crust. Inuit, Innu and Mi’kmaq communities are integral to the province’s living cultures, alongside outport traditions shaped by the cod fishery. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.