Visit Twillingate

The Town of Twillingate is the Iceberg Capital of the World. Come visit us and enjoy the town’s hospitality.

From the Depths

Twillingate wasn’t discovered. It’s been lived in and loved for all of time. The island has a rich history, handed down through generations. We boast a natural beauty, appreciated by all-comers from around the world. Here we live a vibrant, traditional lifestyle – where our people are connected to the land, sea, and each other.

A Deep History,
A Bright Future

Icebergs, whales, and flocks of tourists ebb and flow but, together, the Town of Twillingate and its people are building a community welcoming to business, people, and the opportunities they will bring. Here you can discover the iceberg capital of the world. Here you can discover the Town of Twillingate. Maybe you’ll even discover yourself. To see more of what to do and see in Twillingate visit visittwillingate.com.

Business Directory

Our business directory lists all the businesses in the area, and is categorized by name, business type, and services offered.

If you don’t see your business listed, get in touch with us.

Town Updates

October Council Meeting Rescheduled

Please be advised that October’s Council Meeting, has been rescheduled from October 15th to Wednesday,…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours…

Boil Water Advisory is Lifted

Please be advised that the “Boil Water Advisory” is lifted. The Town was notified by…

Boil Order Advisory

POST SECONDARY FAIR

Notice of Adoption and Public Hearing

A Public Hearing with an Independent Commissioner is scheduled to consider objections and representations on…

Upcoming Events

Nov 12

November’s Council Meeting

12 November 2024

Dec 10

December’s Council Meeting

10 December 2024, Town Hall

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About Twillingate

Twillingate gets its name from the French word “Toulinquet,” given to the islands by French fishermen, who compared it to a group of islands off the French coast near Brest also called Toulinquet. Though it was inhabited as a fishing village since the 1500s, Twillingate was officially incorporated as a town on September 30, 1965 and currently has a population of about 2,196 people. (2016 Census)

Twillingate is located alongside Iceberg Alley, a vast corridor of ocean that runs from Greenland and is known as the Iceberg Capital of the World and icebergs are often visible from May to July.

Twillingate is an island, connected to Newfoundland by a series of bridges and causeways

Twillingate is home to the annual July Fish, Fun and Folk Festival, attended by thousands every year, and we lead the way with innovative events like our Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival in September.

Archeological discoveries confirm Twillingate was home to the now extinct native Beothuk nation. Find out more at the Twillingate Museum and Craft Shop.