12 Best National Parks in Canada

4. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

Western Brook Pond Fjord in Gros Morne National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne National Park features 1,805 square kilometers of incredible scenery on the west coast of Newfoundland. One of the most recognizable vistas from the park is the Western Brook Pond Fjord, which you can access either by hiking a multi-day trek or by catching a boat ride and taking a shorter three- to four-hour hike up to the famous lookout spot.

There’s lots more to explore in Gros Morne; for instance, thanks to the park’s unique geology, the Tablelands offer the rare opportunity to hike right along the Earth’s mantle (you know, that layer typically found way below the Earth’s crust). There are also hikes that will take you down the water’s edge or up to the highest point in the park on Gros Morne Mountain. Grab a park map or head to the park’s information center to strategize on how to fit in as many hikes as you can.

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