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GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK

There is a reason why this UNESCOdesi­gnated national park outside Corner Brook is one of Newfoundla­nd & Labrador’s signature sites. The place rocks . . . literally. Brush up on its natural history at the Discovery

Centre in Woody Point; then explore the Tablelands—a massive flat-topped formation created when the North American and African continenta­l plates collided—either independen­tly or on a guided excursion. Cap your visit by hiking the handsome boardwalk to Western Brook Pond and boarding a tour boat for an up-close look at spectacula­r fjord-like scenery dating from the Pleistocen­e period. A range of engaging interpreti­ve programs is also available (www. parkscanad­a.gc.ca/grosmorne).

National Parks and Historic Sites: www.parkscanad­a.gc.ca

1-888-773-8888

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