How to get to Gros Morne National Park

Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province in Canada. It is comprised of the island of Newfoundland and to the north, Labrador. Labrador is part of the mainland of Canada and borders the province of Quebec.

Gros Morne National Park is located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland. Deer Lake Airport (YDF) is just 35km from the southern boundary of Gros Morne National Park. This airport is serviced by direct daily flights from Montreal, Toronto (May-October), Halifax and St. John's.

If you are driving, Gros Morne National Park is 340km north of the Port aux Basque ferry terminal servicing the ferry across the Cabot Straight from North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Deer Lake is located 637 km from St. John’s, the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. In summer a ferry links Northern Newfoundland with Southern Labrador.

We provide a free shuttle service from Deer Lake Airport to the park for guests on our all-inclusive trips.

Highway distances from Gros Morne National Park to:

New York City, USA - 2000 km (1200 miles)
Toronto, Ontario - 2500 km (1500 miles)
Halifax, Nova Scotia - 800 km (480 miles)
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador - 700 km (420 miles)
Port aux Basque, Newfoundland & Labrador - 340 km (200 miles)

By Air

Daily flights connect major international airports to Newfoundland & Labrador. Deer Lake Airport (YDF) services the west coast of Newfoundland while St. John's Airport (YYT) services the east coast of Newfoundland. Inter provincial flights are available between St. John's and Deer Lake airports.

The following air carriers service Deer Lake and St. John's:

By Land and Sea

A ferry service departs from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to ports at Port aux Basque (Newfoundland's southwest coast) and Argentia (Newfoundland's east coast). From North Sydney, the ferry crossing is approximately 6 hours to Port aux Basques and 11 hours to Argentia. If you are planning to take the ferry, we strongly recommend that you make a reservation as summer crossings are often fully booked well in advance of the departure date.

Marine Atlantic provides the ferry service.