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Arches Provincial Park
Rock arches on the shore north of the park.
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Gros Morne National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site on Newfoundland's west coast: the cliffs of Western Brook Pond, the bare orange Tablelands where the Earth's mantle is exposed, a lighthouse, beaches and villages around Bonne Bay.
Photo: Cliffs over Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne, Mykola Swarnyk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Gros Morne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because its rocks show plate tectonics so clearly. In the Tablelands, rock from the Earth's mantle lies on the surface, too toxic for most plants. It's like walking on another planet.
Western Brook Pond is a landlocked fjord with cliffs rising hundreds of metres. Rocky Harbour, Woody Point and Trout River are fishing villages on the park's edges.
Outdoors and nature
Trails, lookouts, waterfalls, beaches and time on the water come first.
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Western Brook Pond
A landlocked fjord with towering cliffs, reached by a 3 km trail.
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Gros Morne Mountain
A long, steep summit hike with big views. Closed in late spring to protect the trail.
Sights and attractions
Museums, landmarks and the places people come here for.
Paid
Gros Morne Theatre Festival
Summer plays and dinner theatre in Cow Head.
Markets, shops and festivals
Main streets, markets and the dates worth planning around.
Book a tour or activity
Cruises, tours and experiences people book here. Each one goes to the operator's official page, and you can still add it to your trip.
Western Brook Pond boat tour
Guided boat tours into the landlocked fjord of Western Brook Pond, plus Bonne Bay tours.
Season Seasonal, check official site.
Make it a weekend
Why stay the night
- The park is big, so give it at least two days.
- Summer theatre in Cow Head.
- Sunsets over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Nearby and worth the drive
St. John'sabout 9 h · Guide ↗
Signal Hill and Jellybean Row.
Deer Lakeabout 45 min
The nearest airport.
Ready-made trips with Gros Morne National Park
Good to know
- Park: Passes and conditions: Parks Canada.
- We list only places we can check against an official source. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Photos on this page
Photo: Cliffs over Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne, Mykola Swarnyk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Tablelands - Gros Morne National Park, Dunmaghlas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Gros Morne Mountain, Natalie Lucier, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bonne Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Adavyd, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, Lukester878, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Winter in Woody Point, Layinlow at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5