Gander, Regional transport hub in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Description
Gander is a small town on the northeastern shore of Gander Lake in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Forests surround the town centre while main roads lead to other regions of the island and infrastructure centres around the airport.
History
The settlement began in 1936 with the construction of an international airport that became a key stop for transatlantic flights in the following years. During World War II, air forces used the site as a base for military transport to Europe.
Culture
Streets and public spaces carry the names of flight pioneers, showing the close link between residents and aviation. Many families have worked at the airport for generations and share stories from the early days of their town.
Practical
The James Paton Memorial Health Centre offers medical care while the Steele Community Centre provides sports and leisure facilities for locals and visitors. Public amenities sit close together and are easily reachable by car.
Did you know?
On September 11, 2001, residents took in around 6,700 stranded airline passengers when airspace over the United States closed. This spontaneous hospitality later inspired the successful musical Come From Away, which tells the story of those days.
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