Gros Morne National Park of Canada

Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures

Connect with Nature!

Tablelands and Trout River Pond, GMNP © Parks Canada / Michael Burzynski / 1617-010

Beyond its awe-inspiring scenic beauty, Gros Morne National Park boasts an incredible biotic richness and is internationally acclaimed for its unique combination of geologic features. The rocks of the area describe ages of geologic turmoil when old oceans disappeared, new ones were created, and continents took shape. The rocks in Gros Morne National Park have contributed greatly to our understanding of plate tectonics. It is for this contribution to our understanding of the world around us that Gros Morne National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Gros Morne National Park is dominated by two distinctly different landscapes, a coastal lowland bordering the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the alpine plateau of the Long Range Mountains. These provide habitats for an array of flora and fauna: flowering plants, bryophytes, lichens, mammals, fish and birds. This vast array of life consists of a unique mixture of temperate, boreal, and arctic species. Wherever you explore in the area, often you will see familiar species and discover their Arctic counterpart nearby.

Watching wild animals is an exciting part of any visit to a national park, and Gros Morne National Park has lots of opportunities, from forty tonne whales to featherweight warblers! The safest way to enjoy watching wild animals is to give them space and respect. Appreciating the sensitive, dynamic nature of this environment and demonstrating appropriate behaviour will not only lead to a safe and rewarding experience, but will contribute to a healthy, functioning, productive ecosystem.

Check Out our Natural Attractions:

• The Story in Stone -Unearth the rocks and fossils found in Gros Morne National Park and how they represent an exceptional aspect of our Canadian heritage resources.

• A Place Mammals Can Call Home - Learn more about the native and non-native mammals that you may see during a visit to Gros Morne National Park.

• Amazing Birds- Gros Morne National Park has 239 species of birds placed on our most up to date bird checklist!

• A Green Inheritance - Discover the world of plant communities in Gros Morne National Park.

• Water Wonders - Read about the fascinating freshwater fish of Gros Morne National Park and the surrounding beautiful Bonne Bay.

• Species at Risk - Find out about the native species at risk in Gros Morne National Park.