UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gros Morne National Park

Gros Morne National Park is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada, inscribed in 1987.

Situated on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, the park provides a rare example of the process of continental drift, where deep ocean crust and the rocks of the earth's mantle lie exposed. More recent glacial action has resulted in some spectacular scenery, with coasta

Situated on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, the park provides a rare example of the process of continental drift, where deep ocean crust and the rocks of the earth's mantle lie exposed. More recent glacial action has resulted in some spectacular scenery, with coastal lowland, alpine plateau, fjords, glacial valleys, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes.

Country
Canada
Region
North America
Category
Natural
Inscribed
1987
UNESCO reference
419
Area
180,500 ha

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