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1. isolatedtraveller.com › 10-interesting-facts-about10 Interesting Facts About Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

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   May 4, 2021 · Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador; Gander Located on the northeastern shore of Gander Lake, it is the site of Gander International Airport, once an important refuelling stop for transatlantic aircraft.

2. tonsoffacts.com › 30-amazing-and-fascinating-facts-about30 Amazing And Fascinating Facts About Gander, Newfoundland ...

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   • The airport is still a preferred emergency landing point for aircraft facing on-board medical or security issues.
   • Most of the streets in Gander are named after famous aviators, including Alcock and Brown, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, Marc Garneau and Chuck Yeager.
   • Gander was chosen for the construction of an airport in 1935 because it is very close to the great circle route between New York and London.
   • In 1936, construction of the base began, and the town started to develop.

3. www.travelandleisure.com › travel-news20 Years Later: The Little Town in Newfoundland ... - Leisure

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   Sep 11, 2021 · In the darkness of the Sept. 11 tragedies two decades ago, the Canadian community of Gander in Newfoundland opened its doors to about 7,000 stranded passengers.

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4. www.gandercanada.com › recreation-activities-andHistory - Town of Gander

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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.

5. journeywoman.com › destinations › less-travelledGander, Newfoundland: 10 Reasons to Visit - JourneyWoman

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   Jan 23, 2023 · Known as the 'crossroads for the world', Gander, Newfoundland, will surprise you with its food, culture and aviation history.

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6. atlantictraveller.com › things-to-do-gander-nl14 Best Things to Do in Gander, Newfoundland (2024 Guide)

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   Planning a trip to Gander, Newfoundland in 2024? Use our hand-picked guide and let us know which things make it to your Gander bucket list.

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   Where is Gander Newfoundland located?

   • The town of Gander is situated on the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in an area known as Central Newfoundland. It has a population of about 12,000 people, and a rich history involving aviation, as it is home to the Gander International Airport (YQX).

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   Why does Gander exist?

   • "Gander exists because of its airport," the town's current mayor, Percy Farwell, tells T+L of the airfield that was once the largest in the world. "We like to say in the Newfoundland context, we're not an outport, we're an airport." Welcoming in the global community became etched in its DNA.

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   Is Gander a 'crossroads for the world'?

   • Known as the 'crossroads for the world', Gander, Newfoundland, will surprise you with its food, culture and aviation history.

   Gander, Newfoundland: 10 Reasons to Visit - JourneyWoman

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   What to do in Gander Newfoundland?

   • While visiting, you’ll want to check out the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Some other points of interest in Gander are The Airport Nordic Ski Club, Newfoundland Trailway, Cobbs Pond Rotary Park, and Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest. You can take in a show at Beyond the Overpass or take in a game at the Gander Golf Club.

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   How many people live in Gander Newfoundland?

   • Explore Gander, Newfoundland here After the war, the workers and air force personnel moved into permanent homes a few kilometres away, and Gander came into being. Now, the town’s population hovers around 12,000 while the municipality of Gander includes around 300 neighbouring communities totalling upwards of 80,000 people.

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   What is Gander Lake known for?

   • A memorial statue by Kentucky artist Steve Shields was erected at Gander Lake dedicated to the memory of those who lost their life. 5. North Atlantic Aviation Museum The North Atlantic Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting stories and artifacts highlighting Gander’s role in the development of Trans Atlantic Aviation.

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8. newfoundlandtimes.ca › gander-newfoundlandVisiting Gander Newfoundland - Newfoundland Times

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   Aug 8, 2018 · The town of Gander is situated on the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in an area known as Central Newfoundland. It has a population of about 12,000 people, and a rich history involving aviation, as it is home to the Gander International Airport (YQX).