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 14 extensive and beautiful hiking trails. As you walk along the twisting paths, in a distance you may catch a glimpse of a moose, lynx, beaver, or bird that run 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 transforms Terra Nova National Park into a paradise of white. Strap on your gear and make your way into the wilderness -- you’ll never know the meaning of peace until you’ve cross-country skied or snowshoeed here. The stillness and quiet of the winter forest is something that you’ll never forget. For the full effect, camp out for the night under the stars, or spend the day on an ice fishing or snowmobiling expedition.
Regardless of when you visit, Terra Nova National Park is open for full service camping and activity of all kinds. When you arrive, visit our visitor centre and 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.
In 2007, Terra Nova National Park celebrated its 50th Anniversary.
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.