Why go
- Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- Served by Gander International Airport (YQX).
History
Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 40 km (25 mi) south of Gander Bay, 100 km (62 mi) south of Twillingate and 90 km (56 mi) east of Grand Falls-Windsor. Located on the northeastern shore of Gander Lake, it is the site of Gander International Airport, once an important refuelling stop for transatlantic aircraft. The airport is still a preferred emergency landing point for aircraft facing on-board medical or security issues.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (BEH, CRA, CRJ) · 3 routes: Goose Bay*, Halifax*, St. John's*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gander International Airport (YQX); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQX has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Goose Bay, Halifax, St. John's).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gander, NL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.