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Terra Nova National Park
Imagine a place where inlets of the North Atlantic Ocean meet the boreal forest of eastern Newfoundland. Where rocky cliffs provide shelter from a tempestuous sea, only to merge inland into rolling green hills, bogs and ponds.
This is Terra Nova National Park, Canada’s most easterly national park. Four hundred square kilometres of natural beauty. Here you can kayak, canoe, or boat from sheltered bays to breathtaking coastlines, amongst whales, seabirds and icebergs. Dense forests, marshes and green meadows wait to be explored along 12 extensive and beautiful hiking trails. As you walk along the twisting paths, you might spy a moose, lynx, beaver, or rare bird flying freely among the forest and marshy bogs.
Tee off over the rapids of two salmon rivers and along the powerful shores of the Atlantic Ocean as you play a round of first-class golf. During the summer months, we’ll entertain you with live dramatic performances, amazing nature walks, and evening soirees at our outdoor theatre.
In the winter, thick blankets of snow transform Terra Nova National Park into a paradise of white. Strap on your cross-country skis or snowshoes and make your way into the flawless wilderness. For the full effect, camp out for the night under the stars, or spend the day on an ice-fishing expedition.
Regardless of when you visit, Terra Nova National Park is open for camping and activities of all kinds. When you arrive, visit our visitor centre and plan your day or arrange for a guided interpretive tour. After your hiking expedition, head to the eatery for a mouth-watering Newfoundland and Labrador meal, or get a snack for a day of exploring.
For further information on camping and activities, visit our main Terra Nova National Park page.
Getting Here:
Terra Nova National Park is located in eastern Newfoundland along the Trans-Canada Highway Route 1, approximately 200 km west of St. John's and 90 km east of Gander.
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