Terra Nova National Park, Newfoundland

Why Terra Nova? It's based on the Latin words for Newfoundland, of course. This is most eastern of all of Canada's national parks, and it serves as something of a connection between Canada and the Atlantic Ocean. The park was established in 1957. 

The obvious place for tourists to stop is at the Visitors Center, and it's rather well done as these things go. There's a movie providing background on the park, followed by a trip to a tank in the next room in which visitors can actually touch some of the water creatures that call this part of the world home. You may have done something similar once in a while by accident, but it's fun to do it in a controlled setting.

The geography features part of the Appalachian Mountains - yes, we're a long way from West Virginia. The hills mix in with water inlets from the Atlantic, which is a nice combination. There are hiking trails, and visitors also enjoy camping and hiking in the region. The stream shown here is a short walk from the Visitors Center; we could see several jellyfish from the bridge over it. 

This is not a park that is filled with obvious "attractions" - at least for short-term visitors. But as the video shows, there are some Great Places here if you are willing to look around. Besides, it helps protect a big piece of the area's environment, which is worthwhile.