Canada · Newfoundland & Labrador
Gros Morne
Where Fjords Meet the Ocean
Gros Morne National Park is a geological masterpiece on the rugged western coast of Newfoundland.
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More than a destination
Gros Morne National Park is a geological masterpiece on the rugged western coast of Newfoundland.
Named after the island's second-highest peak, it is one of the rare places on Earth where the ancient oceanic mantle is exposed on the surface.
The essentials
A place to understand before you wander
- Location
- Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Best time
- July — September
- Ideal stay
- 3 — 5 days
- Known for
- Glacial Fjord · Exposed Mantle · Coastal Formations
- Climate
- Maritime coast — cool summers, ocean wind
- Protected since
- 1973
In the landscape
Things to do
Fjord Cruise
Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
Cruise through vertical billion-year-old canyon cliffs.
Marine Discovery
Bonne Bay Marine Discovery
Explore the sheltered fjord and marine ecology.
On the trail
Walks and climbs
01Western Brook Pond Trail
easy · 6 km return
Level gravel path across bogs to the fjord boat dock.
02Tablelands Trail
easy · 4 km return
Walk through the rust-coloured ancient mantle rock.
03Green Gardens Trail
moderate · 9 km return
Hike through forests to dramatic coastal cliffs and sea stacks.
04Gros Morne Mountain Trail
challenging · 16 km loop
Climb to the arctic-alpine plateau overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Must visit
The landmarks that define Gros Morne
Glacial Fjord
In pictures
Scenes from the park
The story of the place
A landscape shaped by mountains, water and time
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 for its extraordinary geological value, Gros Morne provided key evidence for plate tectonic theory.
Encompasses sheer fjord cliffs rising from landlocked Western Brook Pond, coastal lowlands, and the barren rust-coloured peridotite Tablelands.
Wildlife of the park
Moose · Caribou · Arctic Hare · Bald Eagle · Humpback Whale
Find it
Where is Gros Morne?
Gros Morne sits in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. The panel marks the park until a live map is connected.
National park
Newfoundland & Labrador
Canada
- Coordinates
- 49.6883° N, 57.7472° W
- Elevation
- 806 m (2,644 ft)
- Protected area
- 1,805 km²
- Established
- 1973
- UNESCO
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987)
Practical notes
Travel with the mountain, not against it
Arrival
Getting there
Airport
Deer Lake (YDF) is the closest airport, about an hour from Rocky Harbour.
Road
Route 430, the Viking Trail, follows the park’s coastal edge.
Train
Newfoundland is reached by air or ferry. Inside the park, the journey is by road.
In the park
Western Brook Pond boat tours are booked ahead in summer. Trailheads are widely spaced.
The year
Weather
Summer
July through September for warm hiking conditions and boat tours.
Autumn
Clearer trails and thinner crowds around Gros Morne, with frost arriving first on the summits.
Winter
Snow settles over Gros Morne. Daylight is short, the air is dry, and the landscape feels newly emptied.
Spring
Waterfalls run full as the snowpack releases. Higher routes around Gros Morne open late.
Before you go
Travel tips
What to pack
Layers, a rain shell, broken-in shoes and sun protection. Mountain weather turns inside an hour.
Safety
Stay on marked routes, carry water, and read the day’s trail and road alerts before leaving town.
Wildlife awareness
Give Moose, Caribou, Arctic Hare plenty of room. Never approach or feed an animal.
Park rules
A valid national park pass is required. Drones, off-trail travel and feeding wildlife are restricted.
Through the year
Experience the destination
Spring
Meltwater fills the rivers around Gros Morne. Lower trails open while the high country is still waking.
Suggested · Western Brook Pond Trail
Summer
July through September for warm hiking conditions and boat tours.
Suggested · Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
Autumn
The light softens over Gros Morne. Crowds thin, and the high country turns gold before the first lasting snow.
Suggested · Tablelands Trail
Winter
Gros Morne settles under snow. Days are bright, cold and made for a slower kind of mountain travel.
Suggested · Snow and silence
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