Get ready to explore by colouring a map of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Terra Nova National Park
Camping at two different locations. Great visitor center with a touch tank full of sea life. Requires a pass. Quite a few hiking trails, none of which are too difficult for kids.
Gloverton, NL
709-533-2942
http://www.pc.gc.ca

Gros Morne Area
Gros Morne is a National Park on the West coast of the Island. The scenery is awesome, and its easy to spend a few days exploring the many attractions, even with smaller kids. For geological reasons, the park is classified as a world heritage site by the United Nations. Look out for moose, you can't help but sighting a few along the way!

National Park
P.O. Box 130, Rocky Harbour, NL
709-458-2417
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/grosmorne

Camping
There are a lot of great camp sites in the park. From any of them you can spend some time exploring, but Berry Hill is probably the most central. Other sites include: Trout River, Lomond, Shallow Bay and Green Point (rustic but amazing sea side sites)

Hiking
There are tonnes of hiking trails in the park many of which are suitable for kids. Tablelands, Mattie Mitchell, Lobster Cove, Green Point and Western Brook Pond are all worth trying.

Swimming Pool
If you're spending any time in the area, its worth while going for a swim at the pool. There are plenty of hours available, and the facility is top notch. Call 709-458-2350 for hours.

Rocky Harbour
Rocky Harbour is the largest town in the area. It boast a camera shop, hotels, laundry facilities, Internet access and a host of other services. If you're in Gros Morne, you'll want to check out the town.

Table Lands
When the continents collided millions of years ago, the tablelands were formed. Walk on a 450 million year old landscape that you won't soon forget.
Route 431 near Woody Point

Camp Fires
In the evenings the park staff offer camp fires at various locations throughout the park. Here you might hear stories and songs that reflect the unique story of Newfoundland in some of the prettiest spots you'll see.

Green Point
At Green Point along the main highway (430) you can walk for hours along a world famous coast. Here the layered rocks that run out into the sea offer a rare glimpse at ancient times. Fossils are abundant... its a lot of fun.

Western Brook Pond
The "pond" (what the rest of the country would call a lake) is what's left of an ancient fjord. It is no longer attached to the sea, so you have to walk in 3 km each way to visit. You can take a flat hike to the boat station, and then just sit back and enjoy the ride. The 2.5 hour tour takes in the cliffs that stand over 1/2 km tall. Waterfalls and some interesting rock formations will make this tour a highlight. Call 709-458-2730 to enquire about pricing and times. Visit www.bontours.ca for more info.

Red Bay
Red Bay is actually in Labrador rather than on the island. You can get to the Main Land by ferry from St. Barbe. The trip is about 90 minutes. You can find out more by calling 1-866-535-8567. Red Bay itself is the site of a Basque whaling settlement dating from the 16th century. Because this is a National Historic Site, there are walking tours, and interpretive centre and video presentations that describe the significance of the site.

The North
While rather remote and unpopulated, the Northern penninsula of Newfoundland is a great place to visit. Numerous historic sites, whale watching tours, and of course great hiking make this a must do when on the island.

Port Au Choix
St. Anthony
Grenville
Whale Watching
L'Anse aux Meadows

Avalon
Signal Hill
Cape Spear
Bona Vista