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Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 2005, covering 1,805 km² (697 sq mi). It is the #23 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 1,805 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YDF · 59 km
Nearest airports to Gros Morne National Park
- 1 YDF59 kmstraight line
- 2 YIF181 kmstraight line
- 3 YBX199 kmstraight line
More about Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada — National Park on the west coast of Newfoundland. It covers 1,805 km² (180,500 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #23 largest national park in Canada (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Gros Morne National Park
The closest airport is Deer Lake Airport (YDF), about 59 km away — around 1 h 17 min by car; alternatively St Augustin Airport (YIF, 181 km). Other national parks within reach include Terra Nova National Park (400 km²) and Cape Breton Highlands National Park (948 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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