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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Glovertown
Stay 1 night as a base for Terra Nova National Park, or skip it if you are driving straight through on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Glovertown is a town of about 2,000 people on the Trans-Canada Highway in Central Newfoundland, roughly 30 minutes east of Gander and just west of Terra Nova National Park. It is a practical overnight stop for drivers crossing the island, with a handful of museums, a water park and cottages rather than a destination in itself. Most travellers use it as a bed for the park or a break in a long drive.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal businesses closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–120 excl. bed · Mid $120–200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance 911 · Visitor Information Center +1 709 520-3044
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Fish and chips | $15–22 |
| Pizza or sub | $12–20 |
| Cottage or inn room, double | $115–195 |
| Fuel, per litre | $1.60–1.80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YYT · St. John's International
- About 3 h drive west on the Trans-Canada Highway
- YQX · Gander International
- About 30 min drive west; limited scheduled service
Typical fares
- Gander → Glovertown by car
- about 30 min on Highway 1 (check)
- St. John's → Glovertown by car
- about 3 h on Highway 1 (check)
- Terra Nova National Park entry
- about $12 per vehicle (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
A car is essential. Glovertown is a one-street town off Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), with two exits: one onto Station Road and one toward Eastport and Traytown. There is no local bus; walk Main Street if you are staying in the centre, otherwise drive.
See and do
Known for
- Terra Nova National Park access
- Janes House Museum and resettlement history
- Splash n' Putt water park
- Trans-Canada Highway stopover
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Terra Nova National Park | Drive east on Highway 1 to the park entrances | About 30–45 min |
| Gander | Drive west on Highway 1 | About 30 min |
| Eastport Peninsula | Drive via the Traytown exit and Route 310 | About 45–60 min |
| Twillingate | Drive northwest via Highway 1 and Route 340 | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Main Street area
- The town's one main street; walkable to shops and the museum.
- Station Road / highway exits
- Closest to the Trans-Canada Highway exits; best if you are just passing through.
- Randell's Ave / waterfront
- Cottages and suites with decks and boat launch; quiet, car needed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet? |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Many businesses and the museum are seasonal; check opening before you rely on them.
- Distances between services in Central Newfoundland are long; fill up on fuel when you can.
- Moose and other wildlife on the highway at dawn and dusk: drive slowly.
- Cell coverage can be patchy on side roads; download offline maps.
Glovertown is a small, low-crime town and feels safe day and night. The real risks are the highway: moose at dawn and dusk, long distances between fuel and services, and cold, wet weather that changes fast.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Glovertown yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Terra Nova National Park access
- Janes House Museum and resettlement history
- Splash n' Putt water park
- Trans-Canada Highway stopover
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Glovertown, revision 5239258 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239258
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Glovertown
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Visitor Information Center+1 709 520-3044
No embassies in Glovertown; the US consulate is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa.
Small town: confirm seasonal hours before you drive.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/glovertown). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.