Parks Canada Invests $10 Million in Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre Renovation

Strategic Insights -

A significant milestone in tourism infrastructure development has been reached with the announcement of a $10 million federal investment to renovate the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre. This project, one of the last major infrastructure upgrades in the national park, will provide improved visitor experiences, new interpretive designs, and expanded and accessible infrastructure. The renovation is part of the Government of Canada's efforts to preserve Canada's natural and cultural treasures while supporting local economies and the tourism sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $10 million investment will renovate the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre, one of the main visitor hubs in the national park, and provide improved visitor experiences, new interpretive designs, and expanded and accessible infrastructure.
  • The project is part of the largest federal infrastructure plan in the history of Parks Canada, with a total investment of over $147 million in federal infrastructure work at Parks Canada sites in Western Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The renovation is expected to take approximately two years to complete, with visitor information services relocated to temporary locations throughout the main visitor season.
  • Parks Canada has completed or is nearing completion of significant improvements to several other visitor facilities in the national park, including trails, campgrounds, and amenities.
  • The Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre project is a key component of the Gros Morne Tourism Regional Implementation Project (GMTRIP), aimed at building cooperation among partners to strengthen the regional tourism industry and achieve sustainable long-term economic growth.

Statistics:

  • $10 million: the federal investment in the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre renovation
  • $147 million: the total investment in federal infrastructure work at Parks Canada sites in Western Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 1,805 square kilometres: the size of Gros Morne National Park
  • 1987: the year Gros Morne was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site