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Gambo | Newfoundland and Labrador
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Region:
Central Newfoundland
Known For:
Freshwater Bay | Joey Smallwood hometown | Fishing & hunting | Coastal inlet | Small harbour | Rural traditions
Best For:
Coastal Views | Local History | Quiet Escapes | Nature Trips
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Best stays in Gambo Newfoundland and Labrador
Joey’s Lookout
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On the way into Gambo, pass by Joey’s Lookout, a trail and vista where you can see for miles over Freshwater Bay when it’s clear! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 min to complete the trail. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and trail running, and […]
- Gambo, NL A0G 2P0
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- https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/11324991
Home Town of Joey Smallwood
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Joseph Roberts “Joey” Smallwood was the main force that brought the Dominion of Newfoundland into the Canadian confederation in 1949. Joey Smallwood was born in Gambo in 1900. He became the first Premier of Newfoundland in 1949 and served until 1972. He is the eponymous Joey of Joey’s Lookout. The bronze sculpture of Joseph […]
- Smallwood Interpretation Centre, Station Rd, Gambo South, NL A0G 2E0
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- https://1000towns.ca/joey-smallwood-1st-premier-of-newfoundland/
Smallwood Interpretation Centre & Kittiwake Coast Information Centre
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Dedicated to J.R. Smallwood and the history of Gambo. Contains artifacts, memorabilia and video of the Smallwood era and the history of Gambo; its connection with the railway, the logging industry and the events of 9/11. That day in 2001, the nearest town, Gander played host to 38 airliners, totalling 6,700 passengers. Some of them […]
- Station Rd, Gambo South, NL A0G 2E0
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- https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/212979
David Smallwood Park
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Dedicated to J.R. Smallwood and the history of Gambo. Contains artifacts, memorabilia and video of the Smallwood era and the history of Gambo; its connection with the railway, the logging industry and the events of 9/11. That day in 2001, the nearest town, Gander played host to 38 airliners, totalling 6,700 passengers. Some of them […]
- 344 NL-320, Gambo, NL A0G 1T0
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- https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/campgrounds/11324960
The Walsh House
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Stephen Walsh Sr. was a pioneer with the Newfoundland Railway and was instrumental in overseeing the progress of the railway from Holyrood to Bishop’s Falls. Learn about this individual and his role in Canadian heritage by visiting his house – a designated heritage site. Photo: https://www.townofgambo.com/visitors/the-walsh-house
Gambo Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Park
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This park offers well-maintained Ski and Snowshoe trails all winter long. There are three trails to explore of differing lengths and difficulty. In the summer, it can be used as a hiking or biking trail but is not maintained for that purpose. Photo: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/gambo-snowshoe-and-xc-ski-trail-purple-loop
- 39 Victoria Dr, Gambo, NL A0G 1T0
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- https://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/gambo-cross-country-ski-and-snowshoe-park?ref=result-card
Clay Cove
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Dominion Point Municipal Heritage Site and Walking Trail A scenic picnic area in Clay Cove with a walking trail to Municipal Heritage Site, Dominion Point. Otters, shore birds and seals are commonly seen here. It is believed that the Beothuk Indigenous People of Newfoundland arrived around 1 AD and once lived at Dominion Point. There […]
Mint Brook Trail
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This short unmarked trail is only 0.5km, leads to a beautiful swimming and fishing spot and also features a waterfall. The trail is very steep in sections. It was also the site of a forest fire in 2017. The river is popular with fly fishers during salmon season. There are a lot of rocks in […]
- Mint Brook Resource Rd, Gambo, NL A0G 2E0
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- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/mint-brook-trail
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