Gros Morne National Park: planning guide
Western Newfoundland highlands with fjords and exposed mantle rock. A UNESCO site for its geology and scenery.
Gros Morne National Park is in NL, Canada. The nearest town is Deer Lake — roughly 61 km (37.9 mi) out, about 1 hr 17 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Lake | 61 km (37.9 mi) | 1 hr 17 min |
| Pasadena | 74.4 km (46.2 mi) | 1 hr 32 min |
| Irishtown-Summerside | 79.6 km (49.5 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
| Humber Arm South | 80.2 km (49.8 mi) | 1 hr 38 min |
| Corner Brook | 82.8 km (51.4 mi) | 1 hr 40 min |
| Massey Drive | 83.9 km (52.1 mi) | 1 hr 41 min |
| Baie Verte | 115 km (71.2 mi) | 2 hr 8 min |
| Springdale | 122 km (75.6 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
Where Gros Morne National Park sits
Official Gros Morne National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Terra Nova National Park
Eastern Newfoundland’s rocky coves and boreal forest along the Trans-Canada Highway.
- Mingan Archipelago National Park
Limestone islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence with sea stacks, seabirds, and Atlantic puffins.
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Highlands and coastline on Cape Breton Island. A stretch of the Cabot Trail crosses the park’s Acadian and boreal forest.
- Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park
A vast Labrador park reserve of rounded Mealy Mountains, boreal forest, and sandy Labrador Sea beaches. Remote and mostly roadless.
Common questions
Where is Gros Morne National Park?
Gros Morne National Park sits in NL, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Deer Lake — about 1 hr 17 min away.
When is the best time to visit Gros Morne National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.