Is the Parks Canada Discovery Pass worth it for Newfoundland?

Yes, if your trip includes both Gros Morne and Terra Nova national parks, the $75 annual Discovery Pass pays for itself in two days. It also covers Cape Spear National Historic Site and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Buy it at the first Parks Canada entry point you reach.

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Do You Need a Parks Canada Pass
for Gros Morne?

Q: Do you need a Parks Canada pass for Gros Morne?

Yes. Entry to Gros Morne National Park requires a Parks Canada fee either a daily entry pass at approximately $10.50 per adult, or the Discovery Pass (annual pass) at $75 per adult or $145 per family. The annual Discovery Pass covers all national parks and national historic sites across Canada for 12 months and is the better value on any trip that includes both Gros Morne and Terra Nova National Park.

Q: How much does it cost to enter Gros Morne National Park?

Daily entry to Gros Morne National Park costs approximately $10.50 per adult per day. The Parks Canada Discovery Pass is $75 per adult or $145 per family and covers unlimited entry to all national parks and national historic sites in Canada for 12 months.

Yes, park entry is required. Here is the cost, whether the annual pass is worth it, and how to buy it.

Yes entry to Gros Morne National Park requires a Parks Canada fee. You can pay a daily entry fee at the gate, or buy the annual Discovery Pass, which covers all national parks and historic sites in Canada for 12 months.

Daily Entry vs. Annual Discovery Pass

Option	Cost	Covers	Worth It?
Daily entry	~$10.50/adult/day	Gros Morne entry that day only	Yes for a 1-park, 1-day visit
Discovery Pass	$75/adult or $145/family	All national parks + historic sites for 12 months	Yes if visiting Gros Morne + Terra Nova
Free days	Selected dates (Family Day, Canada Day)	Free entry all Parks Canada sites	Check pc.gc.ca for current dates

When the Annual Pass Pays for Itself

If your Newfoundland trip includes both Gros Morne National Park and Terra Nova National Park which is true of most 7-day or longer itineraries the $75 annual Discovery Pass pays for itself within two days. Additionally, it covers Cape Spear National Historic Site (lighthouse interior), L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (the Viking settlement), and Port au Choix National Historic Site on the Northern Peninsula. Buy it at the first Parks Canada entry point and use it throughout the trip.

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Where to Buy the Discovery Pass

Buy the Parks Canada Discovery Pass at any Parks Canada Visitor Centre, at the entrance to any national park, or online at reservation.pc.gc.ca before your trip. Having it in hand before you arrive at Gros Morne eliminates any entry queue wait.

Note: Western Brook Pond Boat Tour Is Separate

The Parks Canada pass covers park entry but does not include the Western Brook Pond boat tour. The boat tour is separately ticketed through BonTours at approximately $60-70 per adult and must be booked in advance. The pass and the boat tour are independent purchases.

? Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Daily entry is approximately $10.50 per adult. The Discovery Pass is $75 per adult or $145 per family and covers all national parks and historic sites in Canada for 12 months better value on any trip including both Gros Morne and Terra Nova.

Yes, if your trip includes Gros Morne and Terra Nova. It pays for itself in two days and also covers Cape Spear, L’Anse aux Meadows, and Port au Choix. Buy at the first Parks Canada entry point.

Daily entry approximately $10.50 per adult. Annual Discovery Pass $75 per adult or $145 per family for all national parks and sites in Canada.

No. The boat tour is separately ticketed through BonTours at approximately $60-70 per adult. The pass covers park entry only.

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