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Parks
National Parks
Gros Morne National Park of Canada
Within the 1,805 square km of Gros Morne National Park is found an astonishing variety scenic and cultural attractions. The park, located at the foot of the Great Northern Peninsula, includes the Long Range Mountains, fiord valleys, deep glacial lakes,coastal bogs and a wave-carved cliffs. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a designation granted partly because of the unique geology, which provides numerous examples to prove the theory of plate tectonics. Evidence of monumental earth moving forces are found with the remains of ancient sea beds and at the Tablelands, a 600-metre high plateau that is rock pushed into place from the Earth's interior.
In addition to the unique geology of the park, wildlife such as moose, caribou, and arctic hare abounds in a variety of terrains, from Arctic-alpine barrens to coastal plains. Gros Morne is named for the mountain bearing that name, which in Creole French describes a big rounded mountain standing alone. Within the park boundaries are numerous visitor services, including campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking and cross country skiing trails, and boat tours. There is a Visitor Centre at Rocky Harbour and a recreation facility which includes an indoor swimming pool.
For more information visit the Parks Canada Gros Morne National Park of Canada website, or download a copy of the Gros Morne National Park Visitor's Guide* and a park map here.
* Please note: The Visitor's Guide is 3 MB and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed, please visit the Adobe website to download.
Provincial Parks
For more information on these and other Provincial Parks in Newfoundland and Labrador, please visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.Arches Provincial Park
Ancient limestone carved by eons of pounding surf have created the Arches, a natural rock formation known throughout the province. The site, located just north of Parsons Pond, contains picnic tables and a parking area, along with a trail leading to the huge rocks. You can walk under the Arches or on top of them and feel the awesome strength of the sea. For more information, visit the Natural and Scenic Attractions page on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.Pistolet Bay Provincial Park
Open from mid-June to late-September, this park is located near L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. It features 30 camp sites, freshwater swimming, a comfort station, day-use facilities, and other amenities. For more information, visit the Pistolet Bay Provincial Park page on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.Pinware Provincial Park, Pinware, Labrador
The Mighty Pinware River, a salmon fishing stream known throughout the world, gives this park its name. The park borders on the estuary of the river. There are 15 unserviced sites and amenities such as a hiking trail, viewing point, and picnic sites. The park is open from mid-June to early-September. For more information, visit the Pinware Provincial Park page on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.Squires Memorial Provincial Park
Named for a former prime minister of what was then the colony of Newfoundland, this park has 159 sites and is open from late-May to early-September. Whether your interest is angling, photography, or just watching the salmon leap the waterfalls, you can enjoy yourself in this large but quiet park. Amenities include a playground, viewing point, boat hire, and day use facilities. For more information, visit the Squires Memorial Provincial Park page on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.