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Rocky Harbour: your base to explore Gros Morne
Located an hour and a half from Corner Brook and 45 minutes from Deer Lake Regional Airport, Rocky Harbour is ideally situated for adventures in Gros Morne and greater Western Newfoundland. The Candlelight is right near the centre of town. From Salmon Point to Lobster Cove Head, the town is about half hour's walk end-to-end, and features several options for dining, art shops and sightseeing.
Rocky Harbour is just ten minutes away from the charming community of Norris Point and about an hour’s drive to The Tablelands, Woody Point, and Trout River toward the south end of the park. Rocky Harbour is the largest town in the Gros Morne area.
Gros Morne: an expansive, stunning playground
Rugged cliffs and windswept tuckamores; crystal clear brooks and rushing waterfalls; cheerful wildflowers and mossy forests - this is Gros Morne National Park. Gros Morne is one of Canada's natural treasures, with over 1800 square kilometres for you to explore. Experience everything from a boat tour through a freshwater fjord to an up-close view of the earth's mantle. The park offers activities for every adventure level, with hikes ranging from flat, easy pathways to challenging rocky climbs.
Hiking highlights
Coastal Trail (easy)
5.8 km out & back: one of our favourites! Beautiful flat seaside walk. Has some muddy and rocky areas.
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Lobster Cove Head (easy)
1.4 km various: lots of short little loops to explore and stunning views of Rocky Harbour. Try to spot our red shed!
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Berry Head Pond (easy)
2.3 km loop: a serene, flat boardwalk through forest and around a scenic pond with distant mountain views.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Tablelands Trail (easy)
7.7 km out & back: a mostly flat walk through a unique landscape. There is also a separate challenging off-trail loop for adventure seekers.
Driving distance: 50 minutes
Steve's Trail (easy)
1.4 km out & back: a lovely short seaside trail out of Broom Point that goes along an old mail route. Look for seals!
Driving distance: 25 minutes
Southeast Brook Falls (easy)
1 km out & back: quick little jaunt off the highway, great option if you’re enroute to Deer Lake airport and want one last hike.
Driving distance: 15 minutes
Green Gardens (moderate)
10.5 km out & back: incredibly lush, varied scenery and stunning coastal views. Save energy for a steady incline on the return.
Driving distance: 60 minutes
Baker's Brook Falls (moderate)
10 km out & back: balsam fir forest leading to a scenic waterfall. Check out the moose exclosure area to see the difference in vegetation growth.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Berry Hill (moderate)
1.9 km out & back: lots of bang for your buck on this short trail. Incredible scenery through lush forest ending in mountain vistas. Lots of stairs.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Lookout Trail (moderate)
5.5 km out & back with loop: a steep climb is rewarded with unmatched views over Bonne Bay. Close to scenic Woody Point.
Driving distance: 60 minutes
Trout River Pond (moderate)
14 km out & back: a beautiful hike that starts in the trees and progresses to the barren landscapes of the Tablelands (lacks shade).
Driving distance: 80 minutes
Gros Morne Mountain (challenging)
17 km loop: opens at the end of June to preserve wildlife. Second-highest peak in all of NL! Many choose to do 'the approach' trail and turn back at the start of the summit.
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Dining options
Choose from casual, mid-range, and fine dining
Rocky Harbour has quite a few options to suit most appetites. Restaurants in town are casual and usually don't require reservations (groups being the exception). Norris Point, a ten-minute drive, is well worth a culinary stop, and there are even more options further afield. The restaurants with ** are fine dining - we recommend reserving two to three weeks in advance during peak season.
Please note the closest grocery store is in Deer Lake (45 minute drive). Coyley's, Rumbolt's, and the local Pharmsave do have some basic groceries available.
Attractions and activities
Local artisans and shopping
Hand-crafted and unique items to discover
Those seeking out locally crafted treasures have many options in the Gros Morne area. Rocky Harbour has two creator-owned shops: The Glass Station and Art of the Ocean Gallery. There are also several craft and souvenir shops in town. You'll find even more selection around the area, from Woody Point to Cow Head. Click here to see Newfoundland & Labrador's listing of shops in our area:
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