Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park

The provincial parks of Newfoundland and Labrador have hosted visitors to this beautiful place for over 65 years. The very first of which can be found on the wonderful west coast of the island, just 36 kilometres northeast of Deer Lake along Route 422. Named in honour of Sir Richard Squires, a two-term Prime Minister of Newfoundland, Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park was established in 1954 and opened to the public in 1959. This beautiful park is situated on the mighty Humber River and is known locally as Big Falls Park. And between May and August the three metre high, 87 metre wide waterfall clearly demonstrates why this is a popular spot for salmon angling; delightfully large Atlantic salmon can be seen leaping the falls to get upstream to spawn! Between the angling, the gorgeous forest and the rushing rapids of the river, Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park is a sight to be seen.

85 nightly campsites on the reservation service, plus 63 leased by the week or for the season. 20 overflow sites are issued at the park once the campground is full.