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GROS
MORNE
Rocky Harbour, being centrally located in Gros Morne National Park,
is the town of an outstanding destination to visitors of the park.
Gros Morne is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has a rich variety
of scenery, wildlife, and recreational activities.
Gros Morne National Park has
three distinct regions, which will prove to be well worth the visit to the
area. The three areas are the South Side of Bonne Bay, the North Side of
Bonne Bay and the Northern area of the Park. Each region has it's
own unique features, giving you a great variety, when you visit the Park.
Make sure that when you plan your vacation, that you give yourself ample
time to relax and enjoy all that the Park has to offer.
Gros Morne is one of
the first places where plate tectonics was proven, and remains a geological
gem.
The Tablelands, shown on the right, are the only place in the world where
a complete cross section of ophiolites (from mantle to oceanic crust) can
be accessed and viewed by the general public.
These Ophiolites of the Tablelands are the remains of ancient oceanic
crust that have been thrust up to the present day Earth's Surface.
The park is composed of two distinctly different landscapes, one
being coastal lowlands, the other alpine plateau of the Long Range Mountains.
Among these landscapes you will find an array of flora and fauna. The
ecosystem supports a unique mixture of temperate, boreal, and artic species.
There are 239 species of birds are placed on the provincial bird checklist.
While visiting Gros Morne National Park, you may very easily spot one of
the distinct species of animals native to the area, namely Woodland
Caribou, Black Bears, Red Fox, Arctic Hare, Whales, or Harbour Seals.
Or you may spot one of the species introduced to the area namely
moose or Polar Bears. Moose are a very easily spotted animal in the
park whereas Polar Bears are rear and if spotted would most likely be in
the early spring.
Newfoundland's waters are even different than the
mainland. There are no real fresh water fish present in Newfoundland.
All fish found in Newfoundland waters, spend at least a part of their
lives in salt water. Some present fish are Atlantic Salmon, Artic Char,
Brook Trout, Rainbow Smelt, among others.
For more information, feel free to contact the Town of Rocky Harbour Council
Office by phone or by e-mail:
Town of Rocky Harbour
P.O.
Box 24
Rocky Hr, NL
A0K 4N0
Phone: 709-458-2376/2299
Fax: 709-458-2293
E-mail: info@rockyharbour.ca |
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