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Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador
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Region:
Central Newfoundland
Known For:
Gander International Airport | Operation Yellow Ribbon | Aviation history | Come From Away story | Northern forests | Trans-Canada stop
Best For:
Aviation History | Road Trip Breaks | Cultural Stories
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Gander 9/11
On September 11, 2001, when United States airspace closed because of the terrorist attacks, Gander International Airport played host to 38 airliners, totalling 6,700 evacuees from Olympic Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Alitalia and more. It was part of Operation Yellow Ribbon To honour the people of Gander and Halifax for their support during […]
- 1000 James Blvd, Gander, NL A1V 1W8
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- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/gander-emergency-management-1.6164287
North Atlantic Aviation Museum
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North Atlantic Aviation Museum preserves and presents stories and artifacts highlighting Gander’s role in developing Trans Atlantic Aviation. Gander was chosen to construct an airport in 1935 because it is close to the great circle route between New York and London. The exhibit, covering the period from 1935 to 2001, provides a rich narrative of […]
- 135 Trans Canada Highway, Gander, NL A1V 1P6
- (709)-256-2923
- https://northatlanticaviationmuseum.com/
Festival of Flight
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The first Monday of August Known as one of NL’s premier family festivals, the annual Festival of Flight encompasses something for everyone! Rides, food stalls, parades, live music and a lot of Gander community spirit. This festival is a perfect weekend of family-friendly fun. Photo: twitter.com/townofgander
- 100 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, NL A1V1G7 Canada
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- https://www.gandercanada.com/en/explore/FestivalofFlight.aspx
Silent Witnesses Memorial
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Gander was the site of a major aircraft accident, Arrow Air Flight 1285, in 1985. 256 people, most American soldiers, were killed in the disaster, probably caused by ice contamination on the wings. The Arrow Air Crash was the worst air disaster ever on Canadian soil. The Silent Witnesses Memorial was erected in response to […]
- Silent Witness Memorial Rd, Glenwood, NL A0G 2K0
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- https://www.gandercanada.com/en/explore/HistoricSites.aspx
Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park
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Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park is a tranquil family park. There are picnic and playground areas, plus a 4.5km boardwalk with a beautiful nature walk. Meander around the pond through wetlands and a forest composed of birch, aspen, fir and spruce trees. Photo: Google Street View
- Cobb's Pond Rotary Park, Gander, NL
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- https://www.gandercanada.com/en/explore/ParksTrails.aspx
Little Harbour
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Little Harbor is a scenic spot popular with locals for boating on Gander Lake and outdoor picnics. Access to this area is via a 1.5-kilometre gravel road from Route 1. Photo: facebook.com/LittleHarbourGanderLake
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest
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Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest The Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest is an informal, outdoor interpretive site to learn about the forest and forest management techniques in Newfoundland and Labrador. Thomas Howe was Newfoundland’s first Chief Woods Ranger. The forest boasts a network of three interpretive walking trails. The P.G. Tipping Trail features the remains of a […]
- Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest Walking Trails, Gander, NL A0G 2K0
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- https://www.facebook.com/thomashoweforest/
Gander Heritage Memorial Park
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Situated on the corner of Lindberg Road and Airport Boulevard is the beautiful Heritage, Memorial Park. Envisage as a place of quiet thought and contemplation. Visitors can view various monuments reflecting the aviation and military history of the community, including a life-size monument of Sgt. Gander and his handler. Photo: facebook.com/TownofGander
- 10 Lindbergh Rd #2, Gander, NL A1V 1E4
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- https://www.gandercanada.com/en/explore/ParksTrails.aspx
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