FAQ

The Town of Gander is home to Gander International Airport and 9 Wing CFB Gander.

The Town of Gander’s Festival of Flight is the largest festival in the central Newfoundland area, taking place during the first week of August each year. The Town actively supports the North Atlantic Aviation Museum and promotes excursions throughout the Kittiwake Coast region.

Gander offers a host of recreational opportunities both for tourists and residents. The Town supports and operates many parks, hiking trails, playgrounds and recreational programs year-round. Major facilities include a multi-purpose hockey arena, a curling club and an 18-hole golf course that sprawls over a pristine country setting. The nearby Gander River is a world class waterway offering thrilling adventures and superb angling.

The Town of Gander has a variety of apartments, condominiums, cottages and homes to suit every need including a full range of assisted living accommodations.

The Town is also a regional post-secondary training centre with community colleges offering a variety of trades and technology career choices.

For more information on the Town of Gander, visit Town of Gander Website.

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance.................................  709-651-2111 Medical Emergency/Poison Control..709-256-5552 Hospital Main Line.........................709-651-2500 Report A Fire............................... 709-256-1111 Fire Hall/Duty Firefighter............... 709-256-8887 Royal Canadian Mounted Police...... 709-256-6841 Municipal Enforcement.................. 709-256-4065 Municipal Service Emergency          709-651-2941