Western Brook Pond is a former fjord that has been blocked from the sea and is now fresh water. (In Newfoundland a small lake is usually called a pond). A private company controls access to this part of the park, offering a cruise on the pond for $62 -- you have to walk 3 km each way to get to it. It may be necessary to book. It is worth lining up early to get a seat on the upper level. It can be pretty cold even on a warm day. It was the only experience we had in Newfoundland that was a bit too touristy, but it was still worth it. But I would disagree with those who say it is the highlight of the park.
The Lookout Trail starts at the Woody Point Discovery Centre, just takes a couple of hours, a sustained climb with good views
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We just did part of the Green Gardens Trail, down to Old Man's Cove and back. You can continue along the coast and loop around to make a day of it.
Gros Morne mountain is perhaps the most challenging one-day walk, but not necessarily the most rewarding. In hindsight I would plan to spend a day on the Tablelands.
We spent five days in the national park. When we arrived from Deer Lake the weather was bad, so after a night at Terry's B&B we kept driving up north, a good decision because we had good weather when we returned later. Thus was our controversial decision not to book anything in advance vindicated.
Gros Morne
Monday, July 11, 2016
Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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connie munson
2016-07-15
Really enjoy all of your journeys, tales and photos so much, John. Particularly liked these of Gros Morne - majestic hulks! Say hi to Frances for me.