Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park is a national park on the west coast of Newfoundland, Canada. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It has been a national park since 2005, and a national reserve since 1973. It has an area of 1,805 km2 (697 sq mi), making it the second largest national park in Atlantic Canada. The park takes its name from a mountain in the area. Its name means "large mountain standing alone" in French.[1][2]
Gros Morne National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location of Gros Morne National Park | |
Location | Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Coordinates | 49°41′22″N 57°44′17″W |
Area | 1,805 km2 (697 sq mi) |
Established | 1973 |
Governing body | Parks Canada |
Criteria | Natural: vii, viii |
Reference | 419 |
Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
References
- Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Gros Morne National Park". whc.unesco.org.
- "Parks Canada - Gros Morne National Park - The Story in Stone". Parks Canada. 2010. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
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