Terra Nova National Park of Canada

The Administration Building, Newman Sound
© Parks Canada

Visitor Centre, Salton’s Brook
© Parks Canada

Camping in Newman Sound
© Parks Canada

Enjoying the scenery from Blue Hill lookout
© Parks Canada

Hours of Operation

Administration Building

Year round
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays)

Visitor Centre

18 May to 21 June 2012
10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

22 June to 2 September 2012
10 a.m.–6 p.m. (daily)

3 September to 8 October 2012
10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Thursday to Monday)

Campgrounds

Camping is available year round. RV camping is available from Victoria Day weekend to the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. For information on winter camping, please click here. Please self-register or enquire at the Administration Building when the kiosk is closed.

Newman Sound Campground Kiosk

22 May to 9 June 2012
Self-registration

10 June to 3 September 2012
8 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sunday to Wednesday)
8 a.m.–10:30 p.m. (Thursday to Saturday)

4–15 September 2012
9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday)
11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)

16 September to 4 October 2012
Self-registration

5–8 October 2012
8 a.m.–10 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)
11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sunday)
8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Monday)

Malady Head Campground

27 June–3 September 2012
12 p.m.–8 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday)
2 p.m.–10 p.m. (Friday)
1 p.m.–9 p.m. (Saturday)

Recreation and Other

Day-Use Areas & Lookouts

Open mid-May until mid-October

Hiking Trails

Hiking trails are open year round, unless otherwise posted. During the winter season, please note that some trailheads may not be accessible by vehicle.

Interpretation Programs

From Canada Day to Labour Day weekend many fun-filled activities are offered in the park. Copies of the Summer Interpretation Program Schedule are available at all park facilities and are posted on the interpretation bulletin board in the Newman Sound Campground.