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The Town of Gander offers many growing opportunities in the aerospace, defense, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The official website for Town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
- History
Known as the Newfoundland Airport at the time, it was a...
- Recreation, Activities and Visitors
Stay active and engaged with our diverse array of recreation...
- Attractions
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- Annual Events
Annual celebrations are held on Canada Day, July 1st. There...
- Getting Here and Getting Around
Situated alongside the Trans-Canada Highway, Gander is 575...
- Upcoming Events
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- Garbage Collection and Disposal
The Town of Gander, in partnership with PBO Industrial...
- Budgets
The Town of Gander is advising residents that the systematic...
- History
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.
Sep 6, 2021 · Canada’s Gander International Airport in Newfoundland offered refuge to 7,000 displaced airplane passengers on 9/11 and inspired the hit musical “Come from Away.” Find out why this spot is a...
- Francesca Street
Gander. 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.
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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.