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North Atlantic Aviation Museum
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Sunrise and sunset at North Atlantic Aviation Museum, by month
| The 15th | First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:20 am | 7:56 am | 4:37 pm | 5:13 pm |
| Feb | 6:45 am | 7:17 am | 5:27 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Mar | 6:51 am | 7:23 am | 7:12 pm | 7:44 pm |
| Apr | 5:44 am | 6:18 am | 7:58 pm | 8:32 pm |
| May | 4:48 am | 5:26 am | 8:42 pm | 9:20 pm |
| Jun | 4:20 am | 5:03 am | 9:13 pm | 9:56 pm |
| Jul | 4:39 am | 5:20 am | 9:08 pm | 9:49 pm |
| Aug | 5:25 am | 6:00 am | 8:26 pm | 9:01 pm |
| Sep | 6:12 am | 6:44 am | 7:23 pm | 7:55 pm |
| Oct | 6:55 am | 7:27 am | 6:20 pm | 6:51 pm |
| Nov | 6:43 am | 7:17 am | 4:29 pm | 5:03 pm |
| Dec | 7:18 am | 7:55 am | 4:11 pm | 4:49 pm |
Worked out for the 15th of each month at this spot, in local time. First and last light are when the sun is 6° below the horizon: light enough to see and shoot by. The weather line at the top has today's.
On the way to…
On the Trans-Canada at 135, per the museum's own page: Gander's story from 1935 to 2001, the Second World War, the transatlantic crossroads years and 9/11. Hours are linked below.
Stopping here adds about 4 km to that drive (3.7 km start to finish).
An aviation museum in Gander, at the start of the drive. Gander exists because of transatlantic flight, and this museum keeps that story. Check current hours with the museum.
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Lewisporte & Twillingate loop →
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Gander's aviation museum, close to the terminal. On a drive this long, an hour here first makes a good start. Check hours with the museum.
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An aviation museum in Gander. Gander exists because of transatlantic flight, and this is where that story is kept. Check current hours with the museum.
Stopping here adds about 4 km to that drive (287 km start to finish).
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Argentia → Comfort Cove-Newstead →
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Argentia → Grand Falls-Windsor →
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An aviation museum in Gander, late in this drive. Gander exists because of transatlantic flight, and this is where that story is kept. The town's own airport is right here, and the rest of the drive from it is about 60 km. Check current hours with the museum.
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Fortune → Comfort Cove-Newstead →
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Fortune → Grand Falls-Windsor →
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Gander's aviation museum, on the Trans-Canada in Gander. Check hours with the museum.
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YDF → Portugal Cove ferry terminal →
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Port aux Basques → Terra Nova →
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YDF → Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve →
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Argentia → Gros Morne (Rocky Harbour) →
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Port aux Basques → St. Brendan's →
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Port aux Basques → New-Wes-Valley →
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Port aux Basques → Greenspond →
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YYT → Gros Morne (Rocky Harbour) →
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Port aux Basques → Clarenville →
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Port aux Basques → White Hills →
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Fortune → Gros Morne (Rocky Harbour) →
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Port aux Basques → Port Rexton →
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Port aux Basques → Trinity (Trinity Bay) →
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Port aux Basques → Cape Bonavista →
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Port aux Basques → Rencontre East →
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Port aux Basques → Placentia →
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Port aux Basques → Salmonier Nature Park →
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Port aux Basques → Harbour Grace →
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Port aux Basques → South East Bight →
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Port aux Basques → Heart's Content →
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Port aux Basques → Witless Bay →
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Port aux Basques → Marystown →
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Port aux Basques → Signal Hill →
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Port aux Basques → Portugal Cove ferry terminal →
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Port aux Basques → Cape Spear →
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Port aux Basques → Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve →
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Port aux Basques → Ferryland →
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Port aux Basques → Grand Bank →
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Port aux Basques → Trepassey →
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Port aux Basques → Mistaken Point →
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While you're stopped here: Gander Golf Club (0.9 km away) · Airport Nordic Ski Club (3.4 km away) · Gander Heritage Trails (3.5 km away)
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