Excursion Journey to the center of the earth tour at Gros Morne National Park

Discover Gros Morne National Park, where you can actually witness the geological past of our planet, on this half-day sightseeing excursion via school bus.

Discovery Centre

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Discovery Centre which highlights the Tablelands together with the other geological and biological highlights of the park. You will be introduced to the people, history, landforms and geology of this internationally famous Canadian park. The centre includes exhibits, a theatre with ongoing presentations, a small gift shop and it features a view of Bonne Bay and a view of Gros Morne, the mountain the park was named after.

Gros Morne National Park

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both exceptional natural scenery and distinctive geological history, Gros Morne provides some of our planet's great geology lessons. It is here that Poets and Geologists say the earth shows her bones and we are able to wander the earth's interior. This is as close as you will ever get to the mantle of the earth or the surface of Mars.

Tablelands

Next, continue with a short drive to the Tablelands. It is thought the Tablelands' originated in the Earth's mantle and was forced up from the depths during a plate collision several hundred million years ago and consists of the ultramafic rock periodite which lacks the usual nutrients required to sustain most plant life, hence its barren appearance. Walk on the Tablelands trail looking at its unique physical nature and also at the distinctive plants that make this landform home. A Parks Canada Interpreter will accompany you at the Tablelands to ensure you get to hear about this region's exceptional natural scenery and distinctive geological history.

At the conclusion of the tour, re-board the school bus for approximately 20-minute drive back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Discovery Centre, the Tablelands, Gros Morne National Park

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity for approximately 1.5 kilometres (.93 miles) with gentle slopes and uneven terrain at the Tablelands and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. The tour operates on school buses, not coaches, therefore they are not wheelchair accessible and they do not have AC systems or washrooms. We recommend guests wear weather appropriate clothing including layers with comfortable walking shoes and bring bottle of water from the ship. The small gift shop at the Discovery Centre accepts cash in CAD & USD and credit cards. Order of events may change to avoid congestion.