Destination Guide

    Gros Morne & Rocky Harbour

    Rocky Harbour is a village on Newfoundland's west coast, inside the Gros Morne National Park region. It is where most visitors base themselves: it has places to eat, a wharf to walk, and road access to the park's best-known sites. Our four Anchor Down suites are in the village.

    What Gros Morne is known for

    Gros Morne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed for rock formations that record the movement of the earth's plates. The Tablelands are the clearest example — exposed mantle rock that looks nothing like the green hills around it. Western Brook Pond is a landlocked fjord reached on foot from the highway, with a boat tour operating in the warmer months. Gros Morne Mountain is a long, demanding climb; Lobster Cove Head and Green Point are short, easy walks near Rocky Harbour.

    Trail conditions, closures and boat-tour schedules change every season. Check the official Parks Canada page for Gros Morne before you set out: parks.canada.ca — Gros Morne National Park.

    Planning your days

    • • Book fjord boat tours ahead in peak summer — they sell out.
    • • A national park entry pass is required for most sites; buy it once and reuse it.
    • • Split the park into two halves — the Rocky Harbour side and the Woody Point side — and give each its own day rather than crossing back and forth.
    • • Carry layers and rain gear. Coastal weather changes quickly, even in July.
    • • Cell coverage is patchy inside the park; download maps before you drive out.

    Rocky Harbour itself

    The village has restaurants, a grocery stop and a wharf that is pleasant in the evening. Whales and, earlier in the year, icebergs are sometimes visible from shore — nothing is guaranteed on any given day. The Bonne Bay area and the ferry crossing to Woody Point are common day trips. Our suites have kitchens or kitchenettes, which helps on days when you get back late from a hike.

    Seasons

    The main visitor season runs through the warmer months, when park facilities, tours and most restaurants operate. Shoulder season is quieter with reduced services. Confirm opening dates with Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism and Parks Canada before booking travel around a specific attraction.

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