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National Parks and Park Reserves in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador's parks should be planned in two geographical groups. Newfoundland offers national park visits that can form part of an island road trip; Labrador includes remote mountain and coastal country where transport is a major part of the journey.

Compare national parks and national park reserves in the listing before choosing your route. Being in the same province does not make two parks easy to combine, especially when flights, ferries or an organised expedition are involved.

How many parks in Newfoundland and Labrador you can find on Traveler Map?

  • national parks: 6
  • provincial park: 1

Give the Newfoundland national parks different roles

Gros Morne National Park suits a stay with time for coastal walks, mountain scenery and the geology of the Tablelands. A short geological walk and a demanding mountain day are different choices within the same park. The Gros Morne visitor guide helps you match the experience to your time and fitness.

Terra Nova National Park combines boreal forest with coastal inlets, offering a different focus for walking, camping and paddling. It is not a substitute for Gros Morne's mountain terrain. A longer island trip can include both, with time allowed for the drive between them and for the rest of your route.

Treat Labrador as a separate planning decision

Torngat Mountains National Park is an Inuit homeland of mountain peaks, fjords and Arctic wildlife. It needs carefully arranged transport and local expertise. It should not be described as a roadside addition to a Newfoundland holiday. Start with Parks Canada's Torngat planning information before committing to travel.

Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve is another Labrador destination for a carefully arranged visit. Contact Parks Canada about the trip you have in mind rather than assuming a developed trail network or ordinary campground access.

Choose the journey before booking the campsite

For Newfoundland, work out your arrival transport and overnight bases first. For remote Labrador, establish how you will reach and leave the park, what support is available and how weather delays will be handled. Those questions affect the whole itinerary, not only the day spent inside the boundary.

Leave space for the coast

Wind and weather can change a boat excursion or an exposed walk. Keep a workable alternative near your base, check seasonal services and avoid scheduling every transfer immediately after an outdoor activity. The best route is one that still works when a planned outing needs to move to another day.