Gander

Gander is a small, yet, a beautiful town located along the Newfoundland Island in Canada. The city has been contributing much towards aviation for many years. In short, the local people are called as the ‘plane people' after the town got famous for helping more than ten thousand people who came back from the United States after the tragic 9/11 incident. Warm welcoming hand and positive ambiance in and around the town has definitely attracted many tourists to visit the parks and museums located in and around Gander. If you are looking forward to having an adventurous, yet, a reasonable trip, then visiting Gander town shall be your perfect choice.

1. North Atlantic Aviation Museum

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The small spaced museum in Gander has lots to explore in a day. Located very nearby to the Trans-Canada Highway, you can easily reach the museum, and get to experience the history of aviation in Newfoundland through the planes and other equipment that were in use during various historical events happened in the past. The real adventure upon visiting this particular museum comes from the interior driving game setup that lets the visitors have their hands on the planes virtually and get real-life experience. The museum also has a collective gift shop where you can purchase unique items related to aviation. While taking your tour around the Town of Gander, this particular museum will be worth a visit.

2. Silent Witnesses Memorial

Gander and its richness in aviation can experience while visiting this particular Silent Witnesses memorial. The place is exceptionally calm and a great tribute to the people who lost their lives during a tragic crash that happened in the year 1985. You can find many info boards depicting the story behind the crash and words remembering the lives that fought for the country. It's an excellent place to sit around and envision things. People who visit the memorial used to place a coin around as a mark of sending their thoughts and prayers to the lost souls.

3. Cobb's Pond Rotary Park

Cobb's Pond Rotary Park is a perfect place to unwind the negativity from your body. Exercising and relaxing by immersing in the chirping of birds and wind chiming around, you will definitely feel refreshed like never before. The well maintained wide promenades in the park are good enough to take a walk around. If you are on a family trip, then the kids will have their best time playing on the playground. It's also an excellent place to get to know about the local people, as most of them used to hang out in the park every other day.

4. Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest

Getting close to nature is what Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest offers to its visitors since the year 1992. Nothing beat around like walking through the woods. Moreover, one can even hike to the top to watch the scenic beauty early in the morning. You can access the forest within five minutes from the Gander town, which makes it easy to visit during any part of the day. Hikers can find many notices boards with relevant information and notifications, which are very helpful in planning their trekking expeditions. While walking around, it will be a relaxing moment watching the gorgeous beauty of Gander Lake.

5. Airport Nordic Ski Club

The trails are well maintained to go for an adventurous hiking any part of the year. The club is known for holding the best setup made for both beginners and for experts. Even during the winter months, snowshoeing around shall be a significant activity to do. One among the trail heads down towards the lake, which is actually an open area where you can witness magnificent scenery hidden behind them. One day membership pass is an affordable option for people who are on a budget-friendly visit to Gander town. The club beautifully manicures the cross-country trails.

6. Gander Golf Club

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Any person with interest in Golf sport can spend some quality time while visiting Gander Golf Club. Even if you are not that much into Golf, you will definitely love the ambiance of delicious food served along with beer. The terrain offers a gorgeous view and has well maintained by the club. Standing from any part of the Golf course, you can witness lush green nature scenes. The fairways are hilly, long and even well groomed, providing a perfectly shaped course for the tourists visiting the club. Reasonable price and great support from the staffs is what makes the club famous with the local people.

7. Dildo Run Provincial Park

Dildo Run Provincial Park is yet another relaxation center in Gander Newfoundland has lots to explore around, and you can reach here with twenty minutes’ drive from Twillingate. Camping around the woods are an excellent choice for the tourists so that one can take some rest by night and explore more of the park on the next day too. The entire park maintained well for providing a positive ambiance to the tourists. During the night time, you can find park rangers driving around to make sure the tourists have a comfortable time in camping along the woods. The guards are easily reachable, and in case you need any emergency help, you can contact them quickly.

8. Notre Dame Provincial Park

The Notre Dame Provincial Park offers a peaceful and quiet ambiance to its visitors. The park is ten kilometers away from Lewis Porte and can reach quickly through various transport service. The campsites are a great place to stay around. Kid friendly playgrounds, beach with a separately roped swimming area, stores with treats are other things that can excite you while walking around this beautiful park. It's a great place to let your soul get refreshed. Campfire is yet another activity that can enlighten the hidden child within you.

9. Gander Heritage Memorial Park

The Gander Heritage Memorial Park perfectly portrays the history of the town Gander and is known for holding the monument of people who lost their lives during the plane crash that happened in the year 1967. Although the park is small, in terms of a walk-through, it does help the local people remember the ones who have lost their precious souls in the past fighting for the country. This way of preaching the ultimate sacrifices done by veterans and by other people for the country, you can get to know the gratitude and honor the town holds for their people.

◎ Closing

Gander is a great town that is known for remembering every other kind soul who has lost their lives fighting for the country. It's a great town to walk around, get close to nature, stay fit and shop at the same time. The city is known for offering budget-friendly activities to every other tourist visiting any part of the year. Be blind while visiting the town, as you are about to witness something that can stay in your heart for years.

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