Gros Morne National Park lies on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a destination for travellers who want landscape with a story behind it, and the park is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What the landscape shows
The park's scenery is dramatic. Steep fjords cut into the coast, and ancient mountains rise above them. The rock itself is the main draw: its geological features represent plate tectonics and continental drift, so a walk through the park is also a walk through a record of how the Earth's crust has moved over time. Visitors who enjoy geology, or who simply like to understand what they are looking at, will find much here to reward a slower pace.
What a visit offers
- Hiking through mountain and coastal terrain, with views across the fjords
- Exploring geological sites that illustrate plate tectonics and continental drift
- Time outdoors in a protected natural setting, well suited to landscape photography and quiet walks
Because the park is large and remote in character, it suits visitors who plan their days around the outdoors. Those who arrive with some preparation, including checking current conditions and facilities before setting out, will get the most from it.
Gros Morne is worth considering if you are drawn to wild coastline, old mountains and the science of the land. It is a place to come for the scenery and the geology rather than for urban amenities.
