Appleton (2006 Population 582) is a Canadian town in the northeastern part of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.It is located in Division No. 6, on Gander Lake, south east of Glenwood. Appleton was incorporated on February 27, 1962.On January 27th, 1962, a public meeting was held at the Appleton Community School for the purpose of organizing the community under the Community Councils Act. Mr. William B. Temple acted as Chairman and Lewis C. Little acted as Secretary.