Community Guide
Glovertown, Traytown & Cull's Harbour
The gateway to Terra Nova National Park. A full-service town with an arena, RCMP detachment, K–L4 school, and health centre — flanked by two quiet waterfront communities on Alexander Bay. Forty minutes from Gander.
Where the Trans-Canada Meets Terra Nova
Glovertown is the largest community on the Trans-Canada between Gander and Clarenville — and it sits right at the doorstep of Terra Nova National Park. Traytown and Cull's Harbour are two smaller communities on Alexander Bay just minutes east, connected by causeway and sharing Glovertown's services.
This is a area with real infrastructure. Glovertown has a Foodland grocery store, three gas stations, an RCMP detachment, a community health centre with three physicians, a K–L4 school serving 309 students, and an arena with hockey and curling. It's not a cabin-country outpost — it's a functioning town with waterfront living, national park access, and a 41-minute commute to Gander.
Glovertown
Population 1,948. The service hub for the Alexander Bay area and the gateway community to Terra Nova National Park. Glovertown sits on the Trans-Canada Highway with direct access to Bonavista Bay, the Terra Nova River, and the 18-mile fjord of Bloody Bay Reach.
Education
Glovertown Academy (K–L4) — approximately 309 students from Glovertown, Traytown, Cull's Harbour, Charlottetown, and Terra Nova. Sports programs include badminton, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Charlottetown Primary closed in 2020 — all students consolidated here.
Healthcare
C.V. Smith Memorial Community Health Centre — 3 staff physicians serving Glovertown and surrounding communities. Phone: (709) 533-2372. Delaney's Ambulance Service provides 24-hour emergency response. James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander for emergency, surgical, and specialist care.
Shopping & Services
Foodland (32 Main St) — full-service grocery with bakery, butcher, deli, seafood, and floral. Open Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 9am–6pm. Irving Oil (6 Main St), UNL88 Fuel (56 Main St South), and Glovertown Esso for gas. Canada Post (8 Station Rd). RCMP detachment (15 Main St South, (709) 533-2828).
Glovertown Gardens Arena
Opened 2001. Full-size ice surface for hockey and figure skating plus four sheets of curling ice. Ball field behind the arena for summer leagues and tournaments. Men's recreational league plays twice weekly. This is a proper community rink — not many towns this size have one.
Parks, Trails & Waterfront
Glovertown punches well above its weight for recreation. Between the town's own facilities and Terra Nova National Park literally next door, there's more to do here than in towns five times its size.
Ken Diamond Memorial Park
Established 1996. Four kilometres of wheelchair-accessible trails with multiple difficulty levels and park entrances. Connects to the T'Railway provincial trail. Popular year-round — walking and cycling in summer, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in winter.
Recreation Grounds Complex
Softball field, playground, multi-purpose court, community garden, skate park, pump track, golf cages, beach volleyball court, and dog park. All in one complex. Brookside Park at the entrance has a gazebo, picnic tables, and a shallow brook for kids.
Glovertown Marina
Sheltered marina on Alexander Bay. Launch point for Bloody Bay Reach — an 18-mile fjord inlet perfect for sailing, power boating, and water skiing. Saltwater access to Bonavista Bay. One of the best-protected boat launches on this stretch of coast.
Terra Nova National Park
Starts right at Glovertown's doorstep. Over 80km of hiking trails from easy half-hour walks to multi-day backcountry routes. Camping, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Dog-friendly. Atlantic salmon fishing on the Terra Nova River.
Festivals & Events
Glovertown has a community calendar that keeps the town alive year-round — from summer music festivals to winter carnivals.
Alexander Bay Days / MusicFest
Summer festival coinciding with Glovertown Day civic holiday. Games, entertainment, local musical acts Thursday and Friday nights, a featured performer Saturday, and a gospel concert Sunday. The big event of the year.
Glovertown Winter Carnival
A full week of winter events — fat biking, poker runs, snow sculpture contests, sliding, snowshoeing, hockey games, dinner theatre, community fireworks, school dance, and movie night. The kind of week that brings the whole town out.
Canada Day & Seasonal Events
Canada Day celebrations at the marina with live music, BBQ, and fireworks. Easter Eggstravaganza for ages 0–12 at the Recreation Grounds. Annual Christmas tree lighting December 1st. Community suppers and fundraisers throughout the year.
Alexander Bay Lions Club
Active Lions Club serving Glovertown, Traytown, and Cull's Harbour. Community fundraising, volunteer coordination, and event organization. The backbone of community service in the area.
Traytown
Population 279 — up 4.5% since 2016, reversing an earlier decline. A small waterfront community on Alexander Bay just 5km east of Glovertown and approximately 2km from Terra Nova National Park. Settled in the 1880s around a water-powered sawmill, Traytown today is a quiet residential community with 94% homeownership.
Community Character
A genuine small-town feel with deep roots — first school opened 1899, churches established 1916–1917. Town council maintains an outdoor rink and playground. Post office at 74 Main Street. Students attend Glovertown Academy (K–L4). Mayor Shannon Carter. Municipal office: (709) 533-2156.
Outdoor Access
Kayaking on the salt waters of Alexander Bay and Southwest Arm. Malady Head Trail through old spruce forest with spectacular lookout over Southwest Arm. Sandy Cove Trail (mountain biking). Terra Nova National Park is 2km away — 80+ km of trails, camping, and backcountry. Connected to Cull's Harbour by causeway.
Real Estate
Average listing $169K–$249K. Ocean-view properties available up to $459K. Vacant land from $26K. Predominantly single-family detached homes on large lots. 94% homeownership rate — one of the highest in the region. A growing community that's still affordable.
Tourism Potential
Salty Bay Cabins and cottage rentals already operate here — proof of tourism demand driven by Terra Nova National Park. Proximity to the park, coastal scenery, and kayaking access make Traytown a candidate for vacation rental investment at a fraction of what park-adjacent properties cost elsewhere.
Cull's Harbour
Population approximately 60. A small oceanfront outport connected to Traytown by causeway and just 6km from Glovertown's full services. Named after John Cullion, who established a lumber mill here in earlier times. Part of the Road to the Beaches tourism route on the Eastport Peninsula.
Waterfront Living
Authentic Newfoundland outport character on the water. Oceanfront properties averaging around $199K — three bedrooms, 1,800+ square feet, with direct water views. Church of the Sacred Heart serves the community. Quiet, scenic, and connected to Traytown and Glovertown by road.
Road to the Beaches
Cull's Harbour sits on the route to the Eastport Peninsula — home to some of the best sandy beaches in Newfoundland. Terra Nova National Park is 11km away. Vacation rentals already operate in the area. This is coastal living at its most affordable and most peaceful.
Services at a Glance
Glovertown is the service hub for all three communities. Between the school, health centre, arena, grocery store, and RCMP — you have everything you need without driving to Gander.
Education
Glovertown Academy (K–L4, ~309 students) serves all three communities plus Charlottetown and Terra Nova. Sports: badminton, basketball, soccer, volleyball. Clubs: art, public speaking. High school students in the Gander Collegiate catchment.
Healthcare
C.V. Smith Memorial Community Health Centre in Glovertown — 3 physicians. Phone: (709) 533-2372. Delaney's Ambulance (24-hour). James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander (41 min) for emergency, surgical, and specialist care.
Emergency Services
Glovertown Fire & Rescue — serves Glovertown, Traytown, and Cull's Harbour. Also provides vehicle extraction (Jaws of Life) to Charlottetown, Terra Nova, and Gambo. RCMP Glovertown detachment: (709) 533-2828. Bonavista Bay Ground Search and Rescue (est. 1994).
Gas & Groceries
Three fuel stops in Glovertown: Irving Oil (6 Main St), UNL88 Fuel (56 Main St South), Glovertown Esso. Foodland grocery (32 Main St) with full bakery, butcher, deli, seafood, and delivery service. Canada Post at 8 Station Road.
Alexander Bay Real Estate
Three communities, three price points. Glovertown offers the most infrastructure and commands the highest prices. Traytown is growing and affordable. Cull's Harbour is oceanfront outport living at prices most Canadians wouldn't believe.
For Buyers
Want national park access, a school, an arena, and a health centre — without Gander prices? Glovertown delivers. Looking for something quieter? Traytown is growing at 4.5% with 94% homeownership and listings under $250K. Cull's Harbour is oceanfront for under $200K. Vacant land from $26K in the area.
For Investors
Terra Nova National Park drives consistent summer tourism traffic. Vacation rentals already operate in Traytown (Salty Bay Cabins) and Cull's Harbour. Glovertown's Alexander Bay Days and Winter Carnival create shoulder-season demand. Park-adjacent properties at these prices are a rare opportunity in Atlantic Canada.
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