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There’s something for everyone in beautiful Western Newfoundland
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Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park was established in 1973, and later became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prestigious title was a result of the spectacular features created by glaciation and plate tectonics. This incredible action produced magnificent scenery including fjords and the exposed mantle of the Tablelands with its unique structure and vegetation.
Gros Morne National Park offers many opportunities for hiking, boat tours, kayaking, sightseeing, and exploring.
Check out the website for a full list of activities in the park.
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Rocky Harbour
Rocky Harbour is a bustling seaside community during tourist season and is the headquarters of Gros Morne National Park. The Park’s Information Centre is also located within the boundary of Rocky Harbour.
The town is known for its glorious sunsets showcasing its iconic lighthouse. The lighthouse is operated by Parks Canada with an exhibit of its history, lightkeepers, and locals.
The community has a fish plant where tourists can buy local seafood in season, and it boasts a beautiful fresh water pond with a sandy beach, ideal for an outdoor swim. If visitors would prefer, indoor swimming can be enjoyed at the Park’s swimming complex.
Rocky Harbour offers several restaurants, cafes, a liquor store, craft stores, two small grocery stores, a gas station, and a drug store.
Rocky Harbour’s municipality offers several hiking trails within the community, as well as an ATV trail.
Visitors to the town have access to two EV charging stations (at the Information Centre and the Drug Store).
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BonTours
Enjoy spectacular boat tours in two locations within Gros Morne National Park.
At Western Brook Pond, you can take a boat tour to a magnificent 16km inland fjord.
At Norris Point, you can choose a sunset cruise of Bonne Bay, enjoy a cod jigging adventure, or engage in a tour exploring marine life.
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Anchors Aweigh
Take in a night of lively entertainment at the Ocean View Motel, just a five minute stroll “down the lane” from our cottages. This show features local entertainers performing songs and tunes mixed with comedy and local culture. They perform every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the summer.
Visit their website for more details.
Kitchen Party
On the nights Anchors Aweigh is not performing, visitors can enjoy a delightful Newfoundland tradition known as a Kitchen Party featuring a local entertainer.
Visit the website for more details.
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Gros Morne Theatre Festival
Enjoy a night of culture at the Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts in Cow Head, the north boundary of Gros Morne National Park.
This theatre festival showcases a variety of performances throughout the tourist season.
To see a full list of performances, please visit their website.
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Bonne Bay Marine Station
Located in Norris Point, the Bonne Bay Marine Station showcases the marine life of Bonne Bay. To the delight of children, it also features a touch tank aquarium.
Visit their website for more details.
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Gros Morne Adventures
This business operates out of the community of Norris Point, approximately 10 kilometres from Rocky Harbour.
Tourists can avail of a variety of adventures, including kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, guided hikes, and zodiac tours.
Check their website for more detailed information.
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Wild Gros Morne
This business operates out of the Woody Point area.
Tourists can enjoy boat tours, kayaking, fishing excursions, guided hiking tours, and food tours.
Visit their website for more details.