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

Town of Twillingate Council Meeting

The next meeting of Council will be Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 7:00 pm. If…

You are invited to our 2023 Lighting of the Tree!

Job Opportunity – Community Enhancement Employment Program

Town Council Appoints New Leadership

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jeff Burt, as the NEW Chief Administrative…

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

During our October 10th, 2023 Council Meeting, Mayor Justin Blackler, signed the Miles for Smiles…

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

September’s Council meeting will be held Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

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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.