Gros Morne National Park
Soaring fjords and moody mountains tower above a diverse panorama of beaches and bogs, forests and barren cliffs. Shaped by colliding continents and grinding glaciers, Gros Morne’s ancient landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander coastal pathways and beachcomb among sea stacks. Cruise the dramatic, sheer-walled gorge of Western Brook Pond. Other activities include Boat Tours, Kayak Tours, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Festivals, etc.
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Hiking
Gros Morne National Park is the perfect backdrop for all kinds of outdoor activities, particularly hiking. Discover both marked and unmarked trails winding throughout the landscape, and explore the park’s dense forests for rare plant, animal, and bird species.
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Snowmobiling
Unload sleds in our private parking lot and drive right up to your cottage door. Leave right from your door and within minutes find yourself in some of the best snowmobiling in Atlantic Canada in the Gros Morne and Cormack areas. Access the nearby NLSF groomed trail network and head to destinations such as Lewis Hills, North Arm Hills, the ‘Sinkhole’ or the ‘Gorge’. Upon your return after an exhilarating day of riding relax in your comfortable cottage nestled near Deer Lake.
Marble Mountain
Marble Mountain Ski Resort is known to have some of the best skiing east of the Rockies with an average of 5 m (16 ft) of snow each year. The resort was a key venue for the 1999 Canada Winter Games hosted by the City of Corner Brook. Marble Mountain also boasts the only detachable high speed quad lift in Atlantic Canada – the Governor’s Express. It is 1,660 m (5,446 ft) in length and has a ride time of approximately 8 minutes. At the end of the lift the fun really begins.
Insectarium
The Newfoundland Insectarium is a world-class attraction in Reidville, NL. It features thousands of live and mounted insects, arachnids, and arthropods from around the world. The Insectarium sits on 20 acres of land and boasts nearly 8,000 square feet in a converted barn. Since opening in 1998, the Insectarium has become a tourist landmark on the west coast of Newfoundland. The facility continues to receive rave reviews from its over 300,000 visitors.