The northeast coast stretches from White Bay to Conception Bay. It is made up of bays, peninsulas and islands. The coast has steep cliffs and deep sheltered harbours. The inland landscape is just above sea level and rugged.
The northeast coast has a moderate climate. Summers are warm. Winters are not too cold. There is an average of 100–112cm of precipitation per year. This falls evenly all year. Snowfall is often heavy. Ice blocks the coast from January to March or April.
The northeast coast has a few large and a number of small towns. These are evenly spread along the coast. Towns have grown up around mining, the fishery, supply and service. This region also supports some farming.
The Avalon-Burin region runs along the southeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. Waters along the coast are deep with good harbours.
The Avalon-Burin region is the mildest and wettest of the province. Arctic ice rarely reaches this coast. Winter temperatures average –3°C. Summer temperatures average over 16° C inland, with a few degrees lower on the coast. Fogs are frequent on the coast. An average of 150cm falls per year. Ten percent of this falls as snow.