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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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal businesses closed)
- Airports
- YYT · YQX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Glovertown911 ▾
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Glovertown Visitor Information Center+1 709 520-3044
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Glovertown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyGlovertown is a small, low-crime town and feels safe day and night.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · +1 709 520-3044 Glovertown Visitor Information Center
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYYT St.
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCottage or suite (double), a night, per roomC$115 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedCottage or suite (double), a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedCottage or suite (double), a night, per roomC$195 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$220 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Feb (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Jul (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Glovertown: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
14 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
12 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
13 rd
Apr
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
14 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–45 min
Drive east on Highway 1 to the park entrances
Camping, hiking, canoeing and boat tours; winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive west on Highway 1
Larger town with more services, aviation museum and airport.
Door to door: About 45–60 min
Drive via the Traytown exit and Route 310
Beaches, fishing villages and coastal walks; a full day.
Door to door: About 2 h
Drive northwest via Highway 1 and Route 340
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–120 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
- High
- $200 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cottage or suite (double)1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| Fuel, about 200 km of driving1 × C$30 · check | C$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Park entry, Terra Nova National Park1 × C$12 · check | C$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$48 |
| Trip total≈ C$265 per person per day, bed included | C$530≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish and chips | $15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Pizza or sub | $12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Cottage or inn room, doublePeak season; check for off-season rates. | $115–195 (≈ US$85–150) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | $1.60–1.80 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- Glovertown Visitor Information Center
- +1 709 520-3044
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Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Visitor Information Center+1 709 520-3044
Embassy
No embassies in Glovertown; the US consulate is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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 (≈ US$9) per vehicle (check)
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?
Small town: confirm seasonal hours before you drive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Glovertown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal businesses closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYT and YQX: last-drive times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street, Station Road and the waterfront cottages.
- Place pages with verified seasonal hours (Janes House Museum, Splash n' Putt) and eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and wildlife fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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