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Cheap Flights to Gander (YQX), Newfoundland

Gander is a town in Canada located in the island of Newfoundland. It comes in the north-east part of Newfoundland at a distance of 40 km from Gander Bay.

Gander has close links to the aviation industry with the development of the city accelerating in 1935 through the construction of the airport. It is now known as the Gander International Airport and still a major refueling point for trans-national aircraft and an emergency landing center for passenger or cargo aircraft. Gander was a major air command and stop over center for the Canadian, American and British Fighter Pilots participating in the European Theatre of action.

The city played a major aviation role in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in New York through what is known as the operation yellow Ribbon.    

Aerospace is the core driving industry of the city both as a revenue earner and employment provider. An interesting fact about Gander is that most of the streets in the city are named after noted and famous personalities in the Aviation sector like Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yaeger etc. In the year 2007, it was adjudged as the 10th best city to live in Canada by the MoneySense Magazine. 

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Things to do in Gander

  • Tourist Attractions
  • North Atlantic Aviation Museum – Open to the public since 1985 this museum displays and depicts in detail all the aviation history of the Gander Airport. There are 4 sections. The first is on the Airport establishment and its role in WW2, the second is on transnational and transatlantic flights to and from Gander, the third is on flights from East Europe and details on the famous Eastern Provincial Airways and the fourth is on the airport's role in the after the September 11 terror attacks. The museum has a collection of several fighter aircraft and engines dating from the days of WW2.
  • Cobbs Pond Rotary Park – A scenic park with lakes which is a popular recreation center for families and groups. It has picnic settings on the lawn, a walking trail of 4 km, children's playground. It is also used to stage musical concerts on Weekend evenings.
  • Silent Witness Memorial – A serene and tranquil memorial park tinged with the sad memory of the tragic Air Arrow Crash of December 1985. The homage is paid through the statue of a soldier holding the hands of a boy and girl on each side surrounded by the trees of the crash site.
  • Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest – The forest is known for its nature viewing and bird watching and the other main attractions are the multiple trails. These range from 4 km to almost 5 km. Most of the trails are simple.
  • Gander heritage Memorial Park – This is located on the intersection of the Airport Boulevard and the Landenberg Road. It has monuments and other object collections which detail the aviation history and growth in Gander city. There is a life-size statue of the Iconic dog Gander in the park.
  • Airport Nordic ski Club – This skiing area operated by a non-profit volunteer club is located on the Trans-Canada highway. It has 10 skiing trails and 5 km of snowshoes trails. This Ecoregion is flanked with white birch, Aspen and Spruce trees and the trail route gives a panoramic view of the Gander Lake and Mount Payton. Another attraction is the possibility of wildlife viewing.

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  • Must try cuisines

Rosie's Restaurant and Bakery has good snacks, pastries, and lunches. The Fish and chips are always a big hit. The Mystic Dining Room is another good place to try out both for its ambiance and the long list on the Menu, Bread Box and Café is known for its bread and other baked items, Bristoe on Roe is great for complete lunches and dinners, Country Kitchen has traditional American Dishes, Breakfast and Brunch.

  • Nightlife

Thingamajigger is a popular drop-in place to have some calm hours of relaxation. The food is equally good, Legends Lounge and Grill, Oasis Lounge, Mitch's Lounge, Friends Lounge are some of the other places for after-hours life. 

  • Festivals

The city is centered on flights and so is the festival named. Celebrated for the last 30 years, Festival of Flights is one of the biggest events of Gander. There are umpteen numbers of events at this festival. Kids can go for picnics and participate in events,  musical shows and dances, traditional breakfasts and other culinary skills, car smashing at the Demolition Derby, Fireworks spectacle etc. 

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Gander Airports

The city centers on the Airport, its history, and its economic importance.  It handles around 2 lac passengers in a year and has 2 runways. There are 6 airlines providing scheduled and general aviation services to major airports in Canada. The airport has seven fixed base operators. There are rental car services at the airport to the city. The facilities for the passengers within the airport include Restaurants, shops, and snack center.

 

Gander Hotels

There are several hotels in and around the city for staying and lodging facilities. These are of varied rates and first-time visitors can take the help of feedbacks from various travel portals.

  • Quality hotels and suites – Located in Trans-Canada highway. Well rated hotel.
  • Albatross Hotel – Good ratings and god feedback and has a lot of comforts.
  • Sinbad’s Hotel and Suites – Four-star hotel very near to the Airport.
  • County Inn Motel and RV Park – Close to the many hiking trails of Gander

 

Gander traveling tips

Despite having a continental climate Ganders has moderate summers and winters due to the Maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Snowfall is common during winter.

The most preferred time of travel is from June middle to September end. So start making plans today and book cheap flights to Gander, from VaccationTravel.com.

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