Terra Nova National Park: planning guide
Eastern Newfoundland’s rocky coves and boreal forest along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Terra Nova National Park is in NL, Canada. The nearest town is Glovertown — roughly 18.6 km (11.6 mi) out, about 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glovertown | 18.6 km (11.6 mi) | 31 min |
| Gambo | 35.1 km (21.8 mi) | 49 min |
| Clarenville-Shoal Harbour | 39 km (24.2 mi) | 54 min |
| Clarenville | 40.5 km (25.2 mi) | 55 min |
| Centreville-Wareham-Trinity | 53.6 km (33.3 mi) | 1 hr 9 min |
| Bonavista | 61.4 km (38.2 mi) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Trinity Bay North | 63.2 km (39.3 mi) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Gander | 69.1 km (43 mi) | 1 hr 26 min |
Where Terra Nova National Park sits
Official Terra Nova National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Gros Morne National Park
Western Newfoundland highlands with fjords and exposed mantle rock. A UNESCO site for its geology and scenery.
- 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.
- Sable Island National Park
A remote sand island on the Scotian Shelf, famous for wild horses, seals, and shifting dunes.
Common questions
Where is Terra Nova National Park?
Terra Nova National Park sits in NL, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Glovertown — about 31 min away.
When is the best time to visit Terra Nova National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.