Things to Do in
Gros Morne National Park
Western Brook Pond, Tablelands, hiking, kayaking, and the Viking Trail scenic drive the complete guide.
Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the western coast of Newfoundland a place of towering fjords, ancient mountains, pristine lakes, and geological wonders found nowhere else on Earth. Here is everything worth doing.
Top Experiences in Gros Morne
The single best experience in Gros Morne a 3-hour boat journey through a landlocked fjord with 600-metre cliff walls, cascading waterfalls, and near-complete wilderness silence. Operated by BonTours. Sells out daily in July and August. Book before everything else.
Walk beside exposed Earth’s mantle the UNESCO feature that earned Gros Morne its World Heritage designation. The rust-coloured peridotite rock is 450 million years old. 4 km return, 1.5-2 hours, easy to moderate. Trailhead on Route 431 near Woody Point.
The park’s most challenging hike 16 km return, 7-8 hours, strenuous. The second-highest peak in Newfoundland and Labrador. Panoramic summit views of fjords, mountains, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Open late June to late October.
An 11.2-kilometre coastal hike through cliffs, meadows, and rocky shores. The trail leads to the secluded Green Gardens beach. Seabirds and whales spotted along the way. Moderate to rugged terrain.
Kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts can explore the park’s waterways, immersing themselves in the tranquillity of nature. Gros Morne offers serene fjord paddling alongside extraordinary coastal scenery.
The Viking Trail (Route 430) runs straight through Gros Morne and along the northern Newfoundland peninsula shore. The Tablelands Scenic Drive is another well-known route offering direct access to the Tablelands scenery.
Communities Worth Exploring
The seven communities within or near Gros Morne each offer unique experiences. Rocky Harbour is the main hub with the most services. Norris Point has quiet Bonne Bay views. Woody Point is closest to the Tablelands and hosts the Writers at Woody Point Festival. Trout River has the freshest seafood. Cow Head is home to the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. All these communities have unique histories and are well worth exploring alongside the natural attractions.
Gros Morne’s Discovery Centre welcomes visitors from mid-May to mid-October. It is a great place to start your park visit fascinating displays and information on the park’s distinctive natural and cultural heritage, trail conditions, and current wildlife activity reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a Gros Morne Visit?
Book the Western Brook Pond tour and Rocky Harbour accommodation first. Then your rental car.
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