Plan Your Trip
Newfoundland & Labrador is a large province where Gros Morne National Park is located in the Western portion of the Island of Newfoundland. The Trans-Canada highway travels across the island and connects most regions, including Gros Morne.
How To Get Here
Planes, and Ferries
By Air
Daily Flights connect flights from most major airports to Newfoundland and Labrador. Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF), is located about 45 minutes from Gros Morne National Park, and is the closest airport to the Park. St. John’s International Airport (YYT) located in eastern Newfoundland also provides flights in to Newfoundland, and also connects to Deer Lake with interprovincial flights.
Major Carriers Flying to Deer Lake
Daily to Toronto, Montreal & Halifax
Seasonal to Kitchener-Waterloo
Regular Daily throughout Atlantic Canada
Seasonal to Sun Destinations
Seasonal to Toronto, Hamilton, & Edmonton
By Sea
Marine Atlantic provides a daily ferry service from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland, connecting Western Newfoundland, North Sydney (NS) to Port Aux Basque (NL), and Eastern Newfoundland (seasonally) North Sydney (NS) to Argentia (NL). Both routes accommodate walk-on passengers, vehicles, and travel trailers. Reservations should be made in advance.
Access to and from Labrador is provided thru a ferry connecting St. Barbe (NL) to Blanc-Sablon (Quebec). Additional Information Here.
How To Get Around
Gros Morne National Park is home to 7 communities roughly located in the southern, central and northern portions of the Park, which is roughly a two hour drive. Each area has its own colorful history, activities and story to tell, and all are worth taking the time to get to know.
There are a number of ways to travel around Gros Morne, or to travel from Deer Lake Airport to the Park which include Rental Cars, Taxi’s, Water Shuttle, Bus Services and cycling (electric bikes as well).
Car Rentals
Bus & Taxi
Water Transport
There are a number of national car rental agencies available from the Deer Lake Airport, viewable – here.
There are several bus services providing transportation across Newfoundland, and Taxi and Bus Services from the Deer Lake Airport, or around Gros Morne;
- DRL Bus – Travels from Port Aux Basque to St. John’s, with a stop in Deer Lake. Does not travel to Gros Morne
- Ride in Style – Offers luxury ground transportation from Deer Lake Airport and around Gros Morne. Located in Deer Lake
- Pittman’s Taxi – Offers affordable trips between Deer Lake Airport, and around Gros Morne. Located in Rocky Harbour. 709-458-2486.
- Martin’s Transportation – Offer transportation between Deer Lake Airport and around Gros Morne. Located in Woody Point. 709-453-2207
- Star Taxi – Offers affordable trips between Deer Lake Airport and Gros Morne. Located in Deer Lake. 709-634-4343
- Shears Bus Service – Offers Bus Rentals with drivers, with day or weekly rates.
There are several companies which provide travel between the town of Norris Point and the south side of the park in the town of Woody Point .
- Bon Tours – Offers a regular pedestrian ferry service multiple-times a day throughout the summer
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Where to Stay
Gros Morne National Park is large, with seven different communities located in the South, Centreal and Northern section of the Park. Each area has numerous accommodations to chose from including B &B’s, Hotels, Inn’s, Cottages, Hostels, RV Parks, and Parks Canada Campsites. There is truly something for everyone.
Whether you settle down in one town as a home base, or move from the south to the north, you will need AT LEAST 4 days to full enjoy all the sights and sounds.
On the map below you will find an incomplete list, but a useful starting point in finding the right spot for you in your trip to Gros Morne
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For a complete list of Provincially approved accommodations, please visit Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador’s searchable listings;
What to Do
Gros Morne National Park is large, with seven different communities located in the South, Central and Northern section of the Park. Each town and area has numerous experiences to relish, festivals to enjoy, and Parks Canada sites to enlighten. There is truly something for everyone.
On the map below you will find an list of Parks Canada, and Community hiking trails, Companies which provided numerous experiences, and Parks Canada sites.
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Where to Eat
Gros Morne is all about local eats! In every community there are small, locally owned restaurants serving local produce, and fresh seafood; its what we’re know for. Weather you are looking for traditional Newfoundland fare, a greasy spoon, or a fine dining experience, we have something for everyone!
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