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Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 40 km (25 mi) south of Gander Bay, 100 km (62 mi) south of Twillingate and 90 km (56 mi) east of Grand Falls-Windsor.
Sep 10, 2021 · How did Gander, N.L. welcome thousands of stranded passengers after the 9/11 attacks? Learn about the town's history of airline tragedies, refugee assistance and emergency management plan in this CBC News article.
Sep 11, 2021 · Gander was one of the few places in the world that opened its doors to nearly 7,000 passengers diverted from the U.S. airspace after the 9/11 attacks. Learn how the community of Appleton, just outside of Gander, showed compassion and hospitality to the \"plane people\" and how their story inspired a Broadway musical.
- Denise F. Conception Bay South, Canada 115 contributions. Two thumbs up for "North Atlantic Aviation Museum" Gander. We have always stopped at the "North Atlantic Aviation Museum" when showing friends the sites.
- 35Anne195735. King's Lynn, UK24 contributions. Lovely park with great views. Really lovely park with a mixture of trails, open spaces, children’s play area and toilet facilities.
- Denise F. Conception Bay South, Canada 115 contributions. Two thumbs up for "Silent Witnesses Memorial" We stop at the "Silent Witnesses Memorial" every time we bring friends to explore NL.
- TripleJTravelsNL. Musgrave Harbour, Canada 14 contributions. Beautiful Spot! We love this area of Gander - near the lake. There are some real great trails around this area.
Gander is a town with a rich aviation history, from hosting the largest airport in the world to welcoming stranded passengers after 9/11. Explore its attractions, events, offers and stories of kindness and generosity.
Town of Gander 100 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, NL A1V 1G7 Canada 709-651-2930 Info@gandercanada.com
Known as the Newfoundland Airport at the time, it was a result of a 1935 agreement between Canada, the United Kingdom, Newfoundland and Ireland. With WWII raging in Europe, Gander became a strategic post for the Royal Air Force Ferry Command in 1940.