The Gander River is a
river
A river is a natural stream of fresh water that flows on land or inside Subterranean river, caves towards another body of water at a lower elevation, such as an ocean, lake, or another river. A river may run dry before reaching the end of ...
in eastern
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. The province comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, having a total size of . As of 2025 the population ...
,
Canada
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.
It is 110 miles (177 km) long and originates at Partridgeberry Hill, south of
Grand Falls-Windsor
Grand Falls-Windsor is a town located in the central region of the island of Newfoundland (island), Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with a population of 13,853 at the Canada 2021 Census, 2021 census. The town i ...
. The river then flows northeast to
Gander Lake
Gander Lake is located in the central part of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. The province ...
and on to
Gander Bay
Gander Bay is a natural bay located on the island of Newfoundland (island), Newfoundland, in the Canada, Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Gander Bay takes its name from the Gander Lake, lake an ...
on the
Atlantic Ocean
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.
See also
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List of rivers of Newfoundland and Labrador
This is a list of rivers of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, divided by watershed. Nearly all watersheds in the province ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
East Coast of Labrador
Watersheds between Eclipse River and Groswater Bay in L ...
References
External links
Gander River The Columbia Gazetteer of North America
Gander River Management Association
C.N.L.R. 765/96
C.N.L.R. 766/96
Cabot Lodge on the Gander River
Rivers of Newfoundland and Labrador
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