Point RoseeAbout Point Rosee
Point Rosee is a coastal headland on the southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador that attracted archaeological interest after geophysical surveys in 2015 suggested anomalies. The site lies in a remote coastal setting and is not a developed tourism destination.
Archaeological teams carried out investigations at the location in the mid‑2010s to test hypotheses of pre‑Columbian Norse activity; subsequent excavations did not yield conclusive evidence of Norse occupation. The site is principally of interest to researchers rather than general visitors.
The headland sits in the Codroy Valley area on Newfoundland’s southwest coast, within Newfoundland and Labrador, facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the North Atlantic.
- Archaeological investigations: Subject of archaeological geophysical surveys and excavations in 2015-2017 that investigated a possible Norse presence; those investigations did not produce conclusive evidence of Norse settlement.
Best Time to Visit Point Rosee
Best in summer for access and milder coastal weather; always check local conditions.
Weather & Climate near Point Rosee
Point Rosee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1425 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -14° | 156 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -3° | -15° | 116 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -10° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 4° | -4° | 103 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 90 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 96 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 96 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 10° | 3° | 132 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 6° | -3° | 148 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 0° | -10° | 172 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
How to Get to Point Rosee
Point Rosee is located on Newfoundland’s southern coast; access is by road from nearby towns on Newfoundland’s network of highways. The exact approach varies - check local maps and guides and, if planning fieldwork, coordinate with provincial archaeology offices.
Tips for Visiting Point Rosee
- Local land surveys and archaeological teams have worked here; respect any posted notices and do not remove artifacts.
- Cell service is unreliable-carry satellite communication if traveling into the area for fieldwork.
- Best visited with a local guide familiar with Newfoundland's coast and conditions; remote beaches can be deceptively dangerous.