Attractions
Grand Falls-Windsor is a world-class tourist destination.
You'll find many remarkable outdoor attractions in the region. These include:
- The Grand Falls Fishway and Salmonid Interpretation Center, Newfoundland’s fastest-growing tourism attraction, is located just four kilometers from downtown Grand Falls-Windsor. While at the salmon ladder be sure to catch a glimpse of the legendary "Grand Falls."
- Thunder Brook is a popular place for residents to swim, picnic or take in the sights.
- Beothuk Park, located just two kilometers west of Grand Falls-Windsor offers a place for tourists to camp in the wild while under the watchful eye of 24-hour park security.
- Sanger Memorial RV Park, on the banks of the Exploits River, is equipped with 40 full-service sites for RV's and trailers.
- If you enjoy river rafting, sea kayaking, and canoeing, check out Rafting Newfoundland for more information. Or, drop by the Grand Falls Golf Club for a great day of golf.
While in town, be sure to visit the The Rooms Central: Mary March Regional Museum. This facility provides information about our cultural background while offering a glance of the customs and lifestyles of the natives who inhabited the Exploits Valley before the arrival of the Europeans. Go back in time and view life as a logger at the Logger's Life Provincial Museum. Tours of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, and the Wooddale Tree Nursery are also available with advanced notice.
Tourism is a popular and growing industry in Newfoundland. Grand Falls-Windsor will be one of the most popular destinations in the province for years to come. For more information on area tourism, contact the Central Destination Marketing Organization (Central DMO) at 489-9887 or by e-mail at spinsent@centraldmo.com.