Introducing Terra Nova National Park
Backed by lakes, bogs and hilly woods, and fronted by the salty waters of Clode and Newman Sounds, Terra Nova National Park (709-533-2801; www.pc.gc.ca/terranova; Hwy 1; adult/6-16yr/family per day $5.45/2.70/13.60) is spliced by the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) running through its interior. It’s not nearly as dramatic as the province’s other national park, though it does offer moose, bear, beaver and bald eagles, as well as relaxed hiking, paddling, camping and boat tours.
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Make your first stop the Visitor Information Centre (709-533-2942; Hwy 1; 9am-7pm late Jun–Aug, 10am-5pm mid-May–late Jun & Sep–early Oct, 9am-4pm Thu-Mon early Oct–mid-May), which has oodles of park information, ranger-guided programs and marine displays with touch tanks and underwater cameras. It’s located 1km off Hwy 1 at Salton’s Day-Use Area, 80km east of Gander.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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