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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.
The Town of Gander offers many growing opportunities in the aerospace, defense, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Plan & Book. The town of Gander was once known as the “Crossroads of the World,” due to its perfectly positioned airport. Once the largest on earth, with runways big enough to land the space shuttle, it was a strategic location for refuelling and a bustling centre during wartimes.
- Denise F. Conception Bay South, Canada 115 contributions. Two thumbs up for "North Atlantic Aviation Museum" Gander. We have always stopped at the "North Atlantic Aviation Museum" when showing friends the sites.
- 35Anne195735. King's Lynn, UK24 contributions. Lovely park with great views. Really lovely park with a mixture of trails, open spaces, children’s play area and toilet facilities.
- Denise F. Conception Bay South, Canada 115 contributions. Two thumbs up for "Silent Witnesses Memorial" We stop at the "Silent Witnesses Memorial" every time we bring friends to explore NL.
- TripleJTravelsNL. Musgrave Harbour, Canada 14 contributions. Beautiful Spot! We love this area of Gander - near the lake. There are some real great trails around this area.
Attractions. Gander Visitors' Guide Points of Interest Kittiwake Coast. Airport International Lounge. Visit the terminal at Gander International Airport on James Blvd and head to the Observation Area to see flights coming and going.
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Known as the Newfoundland Airport at the time, it was a result of a 1935 agreement between Canada, the United Kingdom, Newfoundland and Ireland. With WWII raging in Europe, Gander became a strategic post for the Royal Air Force Ferry Command in 1940.
