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National parks near Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador

Gros Morne National Park is the closest national park to Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador — 230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 50 min behind the wheel.

Gros Morne, Cape Breton Highlands, and Terra Nova are better with a night booked nearby.

Burgeo has a population of about 1,307.

National parks near Burgeo

Parks ranked by distance from Burgeo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Gros Morne National Park230 km (143 mi)3 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Cape Breton Highlands National Park252 km (156 mi)4 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Terra Nova National Park292 km (181 mi)4 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Prince Edward Island National Park435 km (270 mi)6 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Sable Island National Park445 km (277 mi)7 hrWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park480 km (298 mi)7 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Mingan Archipelago National Park498 km (310 mi)7 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Forillon National Park518 km (322 mi)8 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Kouchibouguac National Park562 km (349 mi)8 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Fundy National Park603 km (375 mi)9 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Gros Morne National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.

Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.

Month-by-month detail for Gros Morne National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Burgeo are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Burgeo
PairApartEstimated drive
Cape Breton Highlands → Prince Edward Island187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 min
Gros Morne → Terra Nova305 km (189 mi)4 hr 56 min
Cape Breton Highlands → Sable Island314 km (195 mi)5 hr 4 min
Prince Edward Island → Sable Island370 km (230 mi)5 hr 53 min

Planning a trip from Burgeo

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Gros Morne National Park guide

Other towns nearby

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Burgeo?

Gros Morne National Park. It is about 230 km (143 mi) from Burgeo, roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Burgeo?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Burgeo?

10 parks are within reach of Burgeo, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Burgeo?

For Gros Morne National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.