Gander: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park 4km Walking Trail is a hiking area in Gander. A great place to spend an hour or afternoon with family, friends, or just enjoy a quiet, reflective walk. Beautiful playground area for small children to youth, user-friendly equipment provided. This is absolutely a must-do when you visit Gander!
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park 4km Walking Trail
DOWNTOWN
One of the most visited attractions in Gander would be this historical building named Gander Heritage Memorial Park. Well laid out memorials to military service personnel and local aviation events. Very nice memorial to the contribution of Gander and the people that served and sacrificed from here during WWII and other conflicts.
Gander Heritage Memorial Park
SHOPPING
Shop at Moor Crafts & Gifts and find various items from different brands. This gift shop offers accessories, bags, displays, and more. They provide numerous interesting items to buy at reasonable prices. You can also visit Gander Mall that provides all kinds of national and international products from popular brands. This mall offers a different kind of shopping experience.
Moor Crafts & Gifts
Gander Mall
FOOD & DRINK
Cod tongues a must to try when you come to Gander. This food made from Lemon pepper seasoning, olive oil, all-purpose flour, lb cod, and more. You can get soup at many restaurants in the city.
CULTURE
This city is really rich with stories and legends, explorers, and inventors. The cultural heritage of England, Ireland, France, and influences the culture of this city. The commonly spoken language in Gander is English and France.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit the city is between early-July to mid-August. It's when the weather is warm and dry. So, you can do interesting outdoor activities and enjoy the best sights in Murmansk. Also, you will get cheaper accommodations.
HOTEL
Enjoy a luxurious stay at the Quality Hotel & Suites. This 3-stars hotel also provides some amazing amenities for its guests, such as in straightforward rooms and suites, along with coffeemakers and TVs. By staying here, you will get easy access to the Gander International Airport and Canadian Forces Base since its location is only a few kilometers away from those places. You can also stay at Sinbad's Hotel & Suites, another great alternative accommodation in Gander. This 3-stars hotel also offers amenities such as air-conditioning and coffeemakers; some provide full kitchens.
Quality Hotel & Suites
Sinbad's Hotel & Suites
RESTAURANT
Taste various delicious Indian foods at Rosie's Restaurant & Bakery. You can order a lot of tasty food to order it. Absolutely fantastic food and service! We loved it so much for dinner, we went back the next day for breakfast! Mostly locals eat here, which is a testament to the quality and value. Or, you can also stop by Gander Big Stop Restaurant, another great place to grab a bite that provides amazing foods in an amazing ambiance.
Rosie's Restaurant & Bakery
Gander Big Stop Restaurant
CAFE
Tim Hortons is clearly a Canadian go-to coffee shop, and enjoy Tim's coffee just about every morning. The food is tasty, the staff is very friendly and the orders are always accurate. Jumping Bean Coffee Company is another great spot for a quick bite, with its great variety of shakes, coffee drinks, and foods, this place is a perfect place to hang out in Gander.
Tim Hortons
Jumping Bean Coffee Company
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Hang out at Legends Lounge & Grill to enjoy the night side of Gander. The place to come when you want to hide away on your laptop and enjoy your favorite hot beverage. If you want a great atmosphere and a delicious lunch this is the place for you! Corner Pocket Sports Bar & Billiards Room is a famous bar sport in Gander. Very cozy place with a panoramic view of Murmansk! Tasty food and good classic cocktails in nightclub-like interiors.
Legends Lounge & Grill
Corner Pocket Sports Bar & Billiards Room
INTERESTING PLACE
North Atlantic Aviation Museum is a nice museum to stop and be able to have a hands experience with old planes and learn their history. For someone like me who loves aviation, it is wonderful. Another interesting place is the Gander Golf Club. This is a golf club, a great and friendly golf course that accepts all abilities. Fairways and greens are in great condition and the views from some of the holes are phenomenal especially of Gander Lake.
North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Gander Golf Club
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Bring along your camera and capture your journey in Gander. One of the best places to snap instagrammable pictures is the stunning view of Cobb's Pond Rotary Park. Cobb's Pond Rotary Park is a beautiful park to come to relax and enjoy a nice warm day. Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest is a beautiful trail but too much debris left on walking trail after they widened the trail.
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest
