The Gros Morne National Park Visitor Information Centre has reopened after a $12 million renovation, ensuring a safe, accessible, and inclusive experience for visitors and community members. The upgraded building features a design that highlights the park’s scenic views and historical significance, and includes improved accessibility and inclusivity standards.
The Visitor Information Centre is among several key infrastructures in Gros Morne National Park that have been upgraded through the Government of Canada’s federal infrastructure investments. Parks Canada has renovated all campgrounds in the park, improved three of its most iconic trails, revitalized several day-use areas, and upgraded bridges and roadways. These enhancements aim to provide safe, sustainable, and inclusive facilities, preserving the environment and ensuring top-quality visitor experiences.
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and Minister of Rural Economic Development, reopened the Visitor Information Centre. Representing the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Hutchings celebrated the completion of the $12 million investment by the Government of Canada.
The reopening event was part of a series of federal announcements and local activities, including the commencement of the Trails Tales and Tunes Annual Festival and the opening of the Norris Point small craft harbour infrastructure.
The Visitor Information Centre is among several key infrastructures in Gros Morne National Park that have been upgraded through the Government of Canada’s federal infrastructure investments. Parks Canada has renovated all campgrounds in the park, improved three of its most iconic trails, revitalized several day-use areas, and upgraded bridges and roadways. These enhancements aim to provide safe, sustainable, and inclusive facilities, preserving the environment and ensuring top-quality visitor experiences.
Gros Morne National Park Visitor Information Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year. Now, with the completion of the first phase of its renewal project, the center is open again, offering an enhanced welcome experience. Phase 2 of the project is currently in progress, focusing on designing and installing interpretive elements to enhance visitor experiences. New exhibits, which will showcase Gros Morne’s stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique geology, are set to be installed by fall 2024 and ready for the 2025 season, marking the project’s official completion.
