One Of The World's Most Famous Airports (And What Else To Do In GANDER, Newfoundland)

I used to work on the ramp in Gander for 12 years. September 11, 2001, what’s my first day back after my days off. It was only two people scheduled to work the ramp that day I was one of them along with my lead hand Nelson Piercy. It was supposed to have been a normal day for us with flights going between Gander and Halifax and Gander and St. John’s but little did we know that it was going to be the start of the busiest week of our lives this happened on a Tuesday morning I went home on Thursday for a few hours and I never got home until Sunday evening when the last plane departed. Great video 👍🏻

In 1978 I was serving with the Royal Air Force. I had a stop in Gander for a couple of days where I met my future wife. We are now both living in Gander. Great place.

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Canada has roughly 318 billion trees, which cover almost 40% of the country. Canada's forests account for 30% of the world's forests, and the most common trees in the nation are spruce trees, which are distinguished by their needle-like leaves.

I was stranded in Gander in the early 70’s. My Icelandic flight developed mechanical issues and we were forced to land in Gander. We had to wait hours for a replacement aircraft and then hours due to a snowstorm. Residents of Gander came to the airport w hot soup, bread, coffee and blankets. They stayed with us, engaged us in lively conversation and stories. They were so welcoming and generous. We enjoyed our unexpected layover and I have maintained a friendship with a woman there for 50 years. They have a long history of generosity of spirit , so I wasn’t a bit surprised at their out pouring of support and love on 9/11. I am so thankful that Canada is our neighbor .

Steve, thank you for reminding us of the immense role player by Gander and the people of Newfoundland, during and in the aftermath of 911. The people are rightly to be commended for their humanity and empathy during the deluge of aircraft

I saw the opening night of “Come from Away” on Broadway. Went back to the hotel and the mayor of Gander sat and had a drink with us after the show….small world 😊

Just starting to watch this, but Come From Away, the musical about what happened at Gander following the events of 9/11, is one of the greatest musicals I have ever seen - so much emotion and incredible music. I implore everyone to watch this.

You two never disappoint me 🙏 I've been watching you for 4 years when I started watching your trip on the ferry to the Shetlands. You remain my favourite YouTubers and this is another great one. I'm sadly not in a position to live my dream of travelling that I used to do at the moment and you keep me motivated and happy 😁 thanks guys!!

😂I laughed when you reminded yourself to 'drive on the right'. when we were in the Highlands recently from U.S. our chant was 'drive left, drive left'. Have only been to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton ( beautiful!) but Newfoundland looks amazing, thanks for the tour. I didn't know about all the planes being stranded there on 9/11. Out of the worst of times comes the best in people❤

My mother and I (then 5) stayed overnight at the Gander airport in 1955. We were returning from living in England for 3 years. The overnight temperatures in April were below freezing. The accommodation was a hard-sided-canvas room with a small window iced up on the inside from our breath. Heat was forced air, seemingly powered by a jet engine, cycling on and off. We alternated freezing and cooking. Needless to say, we got very little sleep. Our plane was a TWA Lockheed Constellation with four props. I was invited into the cockpit to pretend to fly it while we flew over the Atlantic on auto-pilot.

I think everyone remembers where they were when they first heard of the 9/11 tragedy. So poignant to see the Gander airport & with no one around it made it even more surreal. Really enjoying your Canadian trip. x J x

It wasn't until you were stood outside the airport that it clicked about the role the airport played in 2001. Another great video with history, trail walks and a beer or two.

Brought back happy memories from early 70s when I lived there.

Steve. This brought back some memories. A couple of years after 9/11 I went on a tour of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our tour of course took us into Gander and out tour guide managed to get us into all the usually out of bounds areas. It was very interesting and of course so recent to 9/11. The many exhibitions weren’t there then but the airport manager who took us around told us the story of accommodating all the 9/11 travellers who were stranded here. The local people had provided so much to their visitors that, yes, long lasting friendships were made. Root Beer. I'm like Alicia, root beer tastes & smalls like some terrible medicine.

That airport was so cool . Loved the museum there . Enjoyed the video . Cheers

The frustrating thing for me watching this (especially as an aviation enthusiast!) is that we drove from St. John's to Gander, but didn't visit the airport!! We just didn't realise there was so much there to see! But what a nice surprise to see that you spent the night at the same place that we did!! I recall we spent the evening sitting outside reception, enjoying not only the bottle of vodka we'd bought at Heathrow, but also the incredible night sky...we'd never seen so many stars! 🌟⭐️🌟 The next morning, we also drove up to Twillingate. 😊

My thoughts when driving abroad too! " I wish someone else was in front of me so I know I'm on the right side"

🇺🇸 ❤ 🇨🇦 9-11-2001, We 🇺🇸 will never forget all the great people of Gander XO 🤗

I loved Come From Away so great to see the town/airport it’s set in.