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Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

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. In more recent years, it was this very airport that made its community the focal point for human kindness and generosity. And that intense goodwill extends beyond the town limits. Learn more about this story as you explore beautiful towns like Dover, Hare Bay and others; a story that continues to be shared far and wide.

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In the pioneering days of air travel after the Second World War, it wasn’t possible to make the journey from North America to Europe without a refueling stop at the Gander airport. This strategic location meant investment and maintenance well after longer-range jets could make the flight without stopping by.

Once a hotspot for people-watching (Sinatra apparently had a drink at the bar, and Castro was known to stop by on his way to Moscow), the airport is a time capsule of a particular 1950s design aesthetic, and considered a valuable piece of Canada’s architectural heritage.

Nearby, the North Atlantic Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting stories and artifacts highlighting Gander’s participation in the development of transatlantic aviation. Learn more about Gander’s role as strategic base during WWII, how the town earned the nickname “Crossroads of the World”, and hear the story of Gander’s unexpected visitors following the tragic events of 9/11

Gander Holidays

Below is a selection of our Canada Holidays which feature Gander

Newfoundland and Labrador Adventures

St Johns
Trinity
Twillingate
Rocky Harbour
L'Anse au Clair
St Anthony
Cow Head
Gander

Iceberg Quest Whale, Iceberg and Boat Tour
Admission to Gros Morne National Park
Stunning Scenery and Wildlife
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13 Nights from £2809pp

Atlantic Canada's Tides and Parks

Halifax
Lunenburg
Digby
Fredericton
Moncton
Charlottetown
Baddeck
Sydney NS
Port aux Basques
Norris Point
Gander
Clarenville
St Johns
Liscombe Mills

SAVE! £100 per booking book by 24 December

20 Nights from £3929pp

Circle Newfoundland & Labrador

Halifax
Port au Choix
L'Anse au Clair
St Anthony
Cow Head
Gander
Clarenville
St Johns

12 Nights from £4749pp

Iceberg Alley

St Johns
Trinity
Twillingate
Norris Point
Deer Lake

Whale watching experience
Iceberg watch boat cruise
Admissions to multiple historic sites
SAVE! £100 per booking book by 24 December

5 Nights from £1859pp

Gander Hotels

Below is a selection of hotels we feature in our Gander holidays.

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