Terra Nova National Park

Area: about 400 sq. km (154 sq. mi.)

The Terra Nova National Park on the shores of Bonavista Bay south-east of Gander is a heavily glaciated region of wooded hills and indented coastline, with deep, narrow fiords extending far inland. In spring the coastal waters are dotted with icebergs carried down by the Labrador current. The beaches in the Park are extremely beautiful but the coldness of the water makes them unsuitable for bathing.

The Park supports a rich and varied wildlife. While animals such as black bear and moose can often be seen from the road others including beaver, red fox, lynx and Canada geese are best observed by taking to the 80 km (50 mi.) of hiking trails.

The Park offers a host of