Rocky Harbour
Rocky Harbour combines a small fishing-community character with the expansive terrain of western Newfoundland in a way that reflects its position beside the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The settlement lies on the Great Northern Peninsula, near the coast and the Long Range Mountains, beside Gros Morne National Park. Gros Morne became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 for its geological record, including exposed rocks from the Earth’s mantle and oceanic crust. Rocky Harbour has long been associated with the west-coast fishery, while Route 430 links it with neighbouring communities across the peninsula. Its setting brings a lived-in coastal community into contact with one of Canada’s most important protected landscapes.
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Rocky Harbour is best known within Newfoundland and Labrador for its position in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Newfoundland’s west coast. The community faces the Gulf of St. Lawrence, while the Long Range Mountains rise inland, defining the park’s meeting of sea and highland. Once a fishing settlement, Rocky Harbour remains a practical base for exploring the coast; the nearby Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, built in 1897, recalls the importance of marine navigation here. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Rocky Harbour and Gros Morne National Park.
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Among Canada’s regions, Newfoundland and Labrador stands apart for its far-reaching North Atlantic coastline and the meeting of the island of Newfoundland with mainland Labrador. The province faces the Labrador Sea to the northeast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence along its western and southern reaches; its terrain ranges from exposed shores and barrens to forests, lakes and the Labrador Plateau. Gros Morne National Park, on Newfoundland’s west coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for geology that exposes deep sections of Earth’s crust. Inuit, Innu and Mi’kmaq communities are integral to the province’s living cultures, alongside outport traditions shaped by the cod fishery. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.
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