Gros Morne National Park of Canada

Boat Tours

Trout River Pond boat tour
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Geological Adventure Tour at Trout River Pond

Take a spin in a rigid-hulled inflatable boat through 500 million years of time, on a cruise down Trout River Pond. Lying in a glaciated valley between the Tablelands and the Gregory Plateau, this 15 km former fjord, unlike Western Brook Pond, has shorelines where a boat can stop for shore visits when conditions permit. Visit geological features that led to the park’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tours depart from the Trout River Pond day-use area. The 2 hour tour runs twice a day beginning with a tour at 12 p.m. and another at 2:30 p.m.

Overfalls Trail Shuttle Service at Trout River

The Overfalls Trail, the newest leg of the International Appalachian Trail system, begins at the eastern end of Trout River Pond. Though the trail is still a work in progress, the shuttle service provides easy access to this beautiful area with its many hiking opportunities. If you’d like to get to the trail under your own power, kayak rentals are available for exploring Trout River Pond. The shuttle to the Overfalls Trail leaves the dock at 10:30 a.m. and will return to pick up hikers at 5:30 p.m.

For reservations and information, phone 709-636-6723 or visit oceanquestadventures.com.

Western Brook Pond Tour

This is a 2 hour cruise, with live interpretation, between massive billion-year-old cliffs. Ponds atop the plateau feed waterfalls that cascade into the park’s largest lake. A moderate 3 km trail leads from the parking lot to the dock.

The two boats have canopied decks and on-board washrooms. Pets are not permitted on the boats. Departures depend on wind and weather conditions.

Reservations are recommended. Phone 709-458-2016 or 1-888-458-2016. Visit bontours.ca or drop by the ticket office at the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour.

Western Brook Pond Tour Schedule