Photo by Doreen Dalley

There are many excellent hiking trails such as French Beach, Jones Cove, Codjack's Cove  and the new "Top of Twillingate" hiking trail, which all lead to interesting and historic sites, including old and abandoned communities.  The trails also provide an opportunity to pick wild berries, flowers and do some bird watching.  Walk along the seashore and collect sea shells or listen to the seagulls and kittiwakes.

Photography

The Twillingate/New World Island area is one of the most scenic and picturesque communities in the Province.  Excellent opportunities for nature photography, and as well, you may just get some shots of the many icebergs or whales that can be seen during the summer months.  The best opportunities for photography may be on board one of the local boat tours.



Photo by Doreen Dalley

Relax!

Photo by Doreen Dalley

Twillingate

One of the best activities anyone can participate in!  If you would like to "get away from it all" and leave the fast-paced city behind for a while, Twillingate is the place to be!  Step into another world in out port Newfoundland.   No traffic lights... the smell of the salt air... the tranquility... and only one traffic jam per year (the night of the fireworks and street dance during the festivities, you'll see when you get there!) Can you actually resist such a thing???!!

Boat Tours


Photo by Cecil Stockley

Excellent photo opportunities! In the waters surrounding Twillingate, one may expect to see humpbacks, fins, minkes, dolphins, and pilot whales.  Harp seals may also be seen in late May, June, or early July.  Birds to be seen include murres, sea gulls, black guillemot, terns, shearwaters, and puffins.  See icebergs that are more than 3000 years old as they pass through "iceberg alley" near Twillingate.  The area also has some of the most rugged and picturesque coastline in Newfoundland. While in Twillingate, be sure not to miss such an opportunity.

Twillingate Island Boat Tours Ltd.
The Iceberg Shop

The Iceberg Shop offers a souvenir shop as well as an interpretive centre.

Owner/Operator Cecil Stockley
P.O. Box 127
Twillingate, Newfoundland
A0G 4M0
Tel. (709) 884-2242
Toll Free: 1-800-611-BERG(2374)
Fax (709) 884-5575
Residence (709) 884-2317
Email:
Iceberg Shop and BoatTours
Website:
http://www.icebergtours.ca

Cruise the scenic waters around Twillingate Island aboard the M.V. Iceberg Alley.  Offers two hour tours with owner Cecil Stockley, who has gained the reputation "The Iceberg Man".  Sunset charter tours are also available upon request.  The Iceberg Shop also provides a free interpretive centre in a historic building complete with artefacts, fascinating pictures, informational material, and souvenir and craft products.

Twillingate Adventure Tours

Offers two hour narrated cruises, and caters to local and worldwide individuals and boat tours.  You will tour the area on board the M.V. Daybreak, a 55 foot boat powered by two 165 h.p. diesel engines.  The Daybreak is Coast Guard inspected and approved, and radar and radio phone equipped for your safety and reliability.  Wheelchairs are also accommodated.

ICEBERG QUEST OCEAN TOURS
Pier 52

M.V. Iceberg Quest departing Pier 52

Step aboard…experience the wonder…

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St. Peter's Anglican Church

Photo by Ella Watkins

Photo by Ella Watkins

Tel. (709) 884-2873
Main Street North, Twillingate, NF

Twillingate Museum and Craft Shop

The Twillingate Museum building was formerly the rectory for St. Peter's Anglican church.  Today, the museum holds many items and relics of the past and of our Newfoundland Heritage.  At the museum you can view items once belonging to world-famous operatic singer Georgina Stirling, see artefacts of the Beothuk Indians, tools and items from the seal hunt of days gone by, the old Twillingate Sun newspaper printing press, items that represent the history of the Twillingate Girl Guide Movement, and original tools created and used by Dr. J. M. Olds.   Step into the history of Newfoundland by exploring the many displays at the Twillingate Museum.  After this, stop by the Craft Shop to purchase souvenirs of your stay in Twillingate, as well as view and purchase crafts that have been made by Newfoundland and local residents.  Crafting has played an important role in the history of the community, and is an art that has survived through every generation.

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Twillingate Lighthouse

The Twillingate Lighthouse, located at Long Point, was built in 1876.  Once operated by full-time lighthouse keepers, it guided ships safely on foggy and stormy nights.  Today, the lighthouse is still operational but is now operated by only one lighthouse keeper year-round.  You can tour the lighthouse year round(at the discretion of the lighthouse keeper), and experience the breathtaking view from the lighthouse tower.  Be sure to bring your camera!!

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Northeast Church Heritage Museum


The last service was held at this church in 1987 at which time the building was deconsecrated. A group of concerned citizens purchased the building when it became in danger of demolition. The group has since become incorporated in the North East Church Heritage Association Inc. and is dedicated to the preservation of the building and its development as a Church Museum. The building is an excellent example of the architecture of its time. It is a wooden frame church built entirely by local craftsmen using local materials. The ornate interior, pulpit, and communion rail are all hand-carved. Restoration work is continuous as funds permit. The building will be open to visitors during July and August and may be viewed at other times by contacting any member of the Association.

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Durrell Museum

Lloyd Bulgin, President
Durrell, Newfoundland
709-884-5537

This building served as the armory and training quarters for the Arms Lads Brigade to perform their physical exercises and military drills, and was erected in 1910 by voluntary free labour. During the two World Wars 40 Lads from the Brigade enlisted and went overseas to serve their King and Country. They were so well prepared and advanced in their training that they were ready for overseas duty without further preparation. In June 1978 the Arm Lads Brigade armoury was opened to the public as the Durrell Museum. Today, the stands proudly as a memorial to the former lads and those who served during wartime.

Open during the summer months (July and August) the Museums collections focus on the ALB with its uniforms, rifles (surplus from the Boer War) and brass band instruments on display. There are also artifacts and items reflecting the fishery, and the general lifestyle and culture of years past.

The Museum also has a library collection and a display of local crafts, knitted items and preserves in the craft section. All visitors and tourists are extended the "Welcome Mat".

Photo by Ella Watkins

Artic ice flows brought this young polar bear to the Town of Twillingate. In the evening of March 7, 2000, a startled resident saw the bear through a kitchen window and raised the alarm. The rambling bear crisscrossed the harbour ice and eventually approached a large crowd that had gathered at the fish plant wharf in the centre of town.  Considering the threat of injury or loss of life to the public, officials were forced to destroy the animal. A second bear was further out from the town and wildlife officials were able to tranquillize it and transport it to safety.  The citizens of Twillingate mounted a campaign to keep the first bear in the town as a permanent memorial of a rare visit and the rare beauty of this "lord of the north".

Visit the Durrell Museum to see this magnificent animal on display.