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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 you’ll unlikely encounter many other people while exploring.
Photo: Google Street View
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 R. Smallwood by Luben Boykov, an Italian sculptor, is set amid boulders and creates the impression that “Joey” is rising out of the ground to stand tall amid the people.
Photos: Google Street View; newfoundlandlabrador.com
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 were transported to Gambo, to the shelter at St. George’s Anglican Church.
The Centre boasts a gift shop, a waterfront picnic, fishing or kayaking area on the Gambo River, tours of the Dominion Trail, boating tours of Freshwater Bay and is host to the “Just Imagine” dinner theatre based on the actual events of 9/11 in Gambo. This is an essential part of the Gambo experience!
Photo: newfoundlandlabrador.com
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 were transported to Gambo, to the shelter at St. George’s Anglican Church.
The Centre boasts a gift shop, a waterfront picnic, fishing or kayaking area on the Gambo River, tours of the Dominion Trail, boating tours of Freshwater Bay and is host to the “Just Imagine” dinner theatre based on the actual events of 9/11 in Gambo. This is an essential part of the Gambo experience!
Photo: newfoundlandlabrador.com
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
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
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 is also an Anglican cemetery that dates back to the 1700s. Accessible from the Freshwater Inn. Please be considerate to the Inn owners, their guests and those who lived here centuries ago.
Photo: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/dolomons-point–2
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/36375308
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 the river, so please use caution if swimming or fly fishing.
Photo: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/mint-brook-trail
