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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.
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...
The official website for Town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
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.
Jun 30, 2024 · Things to Do in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador: See Tripadvisor's 3,329 traveler reviews and photos of Gander tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Gander. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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.
Aug 2, 2023 · Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, is a charming town with a rich aviation history and beautiful natural surroundings. Here are some of the best places to visit and things to do in Gander: 1. Silent Witness Memorial. Image Source: https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/212948.
Marvel at the International Lounge, one of the most important Modernist rooms in Canada with furniture and themes from 1959, the inspirational “Birds of Welcome” sculpture by Art Price, and Kenneth Lochhead’s famous 22 m (72 ft) artwork “Flight and Its Allegories”.
Gander is a small town of 12,000 people (2016) with a huge international airport (YQX IATA) on the Trans-Canada Highway in Central Newfoundland. Established in 1935, the airport was once a major refuelling point for almost all trans-Atlantic flights.
Sep 3, 2019 · The Capital of Kindness. On 9/11, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador showed stranded travelers the true meaning of compassion. And that’s how it became a tourist destination. The...
