Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada

Tucked deep inside an inlet on Newfoundland’s mountainous west coast, the working mill town of Corner Brook is the gateway to Gros Morne National Park. The park’s rare features – mantle rock and ancient oceanic crust – are a window onto continental movement 1.2 billion years ago, key factors in its World Heritage designation. Glaciers carved out the spectacular fjords, deep valleys, lakes and beaches. Coastal and forested trails invite exploration, while intrepid hikers can climb the 2,644-foot-tall Gros Morne. For local history, visit the Corner Brook Museum, inside a former customs house, and the old rail station, home to vintage trains. The Rotary Arts Center regularly shows work by area artists. Don’t miss the clifftop monument to explorer Captain Cook for panoramic views of the beautiful Bay of Islands.