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ROCKY HARBOUR, NL, JANUARY 23, 2025 – Parks Canada would like to advise snowmobilers and winter users that Gros Morne National Park is now open for snowmobiling as of January 23, 2025. Here are the snowmobiling season dates for both local community resident and public/commercial snowmobile permit holders:

• Local Community Resident Snowmobile Permit Holders: January 23 to May 15, 2025
  
  
• Public/Commercial Snowmobile Permit Holders: January 23 to April 30, 2025

Snowmobiling season dates are subject to change at the discretion of Parks Canada due to factors such as, but not limited to unfavourable snow conditions, dangerous conditions, or impact to ecosystems.

Parks Canada would like to remind all users to expect variable weather and snow conditions. Bogs and barrens can have reduced snow cover due to changing weather conditions. When travelling over those areas, remain on commonly used routes to avoid damaging vegetation and terrain. Be mindful of avalanche hazards, especially during periods of rapid accumulation of fresh or wind driven snow on leeward slopes. Please take precautions before going out onto ice covered ponds or rivers and be prepared for unusual, thin, and potentially dangerous ice conditions. Avoid travelling over ice after dark or going out alone and leave a trip plan with a friend or family member.

All permits and passes can be obtained from the Gros Morne Visitor Centre in Rocky Harbour. Public hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Passes may also be picked up from the Discovery Centre in Woody Point on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please email grosmorne@pc.gc.ca or phone 709-458-2417.

Passes and permits can also be picked up from the following locations:

• Local Community Resident permits and park entry passes can be obtained by contacting the town offices in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook and St. Paul’s during regular business hours.
  
  
• Public/commercial snowmobiling permits and park entry passes can be picked up from many area businesses.

The full list of locations is available at: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/visit/pass

Each permit contains a map detailing where snowmobiling is permitted. Users can also download the map and GPS Track Files for public/commercial routes at https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/activ/experiences/motoneige-snowmobiling1.

Whether in the front or back country, anyone travelling in Gros Morne National Park is responsible for their own safety. Parks Canada thanks snowmobilers in advance for staying safe and working with our staff to protect and preserve our environment. By following the conditions of the snowmobile permits, riders help ensure that the wonders of Gros Morne National Park are protected into the future.