NLIS 3
August 2, 2005 
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation) 
 

 
Gros Morne National Park named one of top North American park destinations  

Paul Shelley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today congratulated Parks Canada and, in particular, staff of the Gros Morne National Park , on the park being named one of the top North American park destinations by National Geographic Traveller Magazine.  

Gros Morne National Park is one of our province�s treasures and is widely used in promoting our province as a unique and compelling tourism destination,� said Minister Shelley.  �Having one of our national parks named to this list by such a prestigious magazine bodes well for our province�s tourism industry, as visitors within our demographic reach may be compelled to come to the province to discover Gros Morne National Park themselves.  Residents as well should take pride in the fact that one of North America �s top-rated parks is located right here in Newfoundland and Labrador .�  

Over 300 experts were consulted to review a list of 55 North America park destinations, based on sustainable tourism, destination quality and park management.  Parks were ranked based on a 1-to-100 scale, based on the experts� opinions.  No destination ranked 90 or above.  Gros Morne National Park was tied for second place in the ranking, with a score of 78.  The magazine said the �geological, scenic landscape of Gros Morne receives praise� and described the park as �a model of the collaborative actions of local communities and park management.�  

Gros Morne National Park of Canada is located in Rocky Harbour , on the province�s west coast.  The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and is an area of great natural beauty with a rich variety of scenery, wildlife and recreational activities.  

Media contact: Tansy Mundon, Communications, (709) 729-0928 , 685-1741 , tansymundon@gov.nl.ca  

2005 08 02                                                        12:45 p.m.
 


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