Heritage sites, Archaeological discoveries, History of Archaeology

Gros Morne National Park

Location

Newfoundland

Country

Canada

Year of Research

1987

Culture

Lies on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.This park provides a rare example of the process of continental drift.The deep ocean crust and the rocks of the earth's mantle lie exposed here.
More recent glacial action has led to some spectacular scenery, with coastal lowland, alpine plateau, fjords, glacial valleys, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes.