Gros Morne National Park—Newfoundland and Labrador
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Planning Tips
There are five national park campgrounds at Gros Morne.
This destination can be combined with a trip to the Northern Peninsula or be a stop along the way to Terra Nova National Park and Saint John’s.
There are only basic service and entertainment options in the small communities near the park. The largest nearby municipality is Deer Lake.
This destination is an easy stop, if you are traveling to or from the Port aux Basques Ferry Terminal.
Highlights
Gros Morne National Park is the second largest park in Eastern Canada. Stretching out along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence it is a geologically diverse region. This includes coastline, fjords, part of the Long Range Mountains and desert-like tablelands.
The park preserves habitat for a variety of wildlife. Large mammals include moose, black bears, caribou and lynx. Among the aquatic species are dolphins, porpoises, harbor seals and a variety of whales.
The park can be explored via the roadways, but hiking or paddling will connect visitors with any number of high payoff sights.
This really is a must-see destination when visiting Newfoundland.
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