National ParkUNESCO World Heritage
Gros Morne
Atlantic (Newfoundland)Designated in 19731,805 km²
It exposes the Earth's mantle at the surface in the Tablelands, key evidence for plate tectonics
Area
1,805 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1973
Declared a national park in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, Gros Morne is celebrated among geologists the world over for its Tablelands: a plateau of orange-brown peridotite from the Earth's mantle, thrust to the surface by a collision of tectonic plates 485 million years ago, and one of the few places on the planet where you can quite literally walk on mantle rock. Its freshwater fiords, such as Western Brook Pond, were carved by glaciers and cut off from the sea when the land rose after the ice melted.
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Gros Morne: 108 documented species
Mammals27Birds34Reptiles1Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Canada, where Gros Morne lies.
Tropical rainforestTemperate forestTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Canada?
Now is a good time: Polar bear gathering at Churchill (October to November)
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