Twillingate

Twillingate’s story stretches back over 3,500 years, beginning with the Maritime Archaic people who left behind tools and artifacts in Back Harbour. Later, the Dorset Inuit and Beothuk peoples inhabited the area until European settlers arrived in the 17th century.

The town’s name likely derives from “Toulinguet,” a French term for a group of islands off Brest, France, which resemble Twillingate from the sea. English settlers, many from Dorset and Devon, established fishing outposts here by the mid-1700s, drawn by the rich cod stocks and sheltered harbors. Twillingate soon became one of Newfoundland’s busiest ports, with schooners arriving from around the world.

Today, Twillingate is known as the “Iceberg Capital of the World,” offering incredible views of towering ice giants each spring. It’s also a hub for whale watching, hiking, and music.Read more