Twillingate Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About Twillingate
Twillingate's economy revolves primarily around careers in construction, logging and the tertiary sector, which involves providing services to the community. Because of the cod moratorium in 1992, fishing is not practised as much in the area, though some fishermen still catch crab, lobster and other aquatic species. The seal hunt is practised in Twillingate. Tourism throughout the summer months is also a big part of the economy in the Twillingate area. The town is known as the "Iceberg Capital of the World" because of the scenery and icebergs that are seen in the spring months. The earliest known people to inhabit the area were the Maritime Archaic, who occupied the area 3,500 years ago in 1500 BC. The Maritime Archaic people were later supplanted by the Beothuk, and possibly the Dorset In
Top Attractions in Twillingate
Explore the best things to see and do in Twillingate:
- ★Durrell Museum
- ★Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
- ★Iceberg Shop
- ★Long Point Lighthouse
- ★Masonic Lodge
- ★Orange Lodge
- ★Prime Berth
- ★Southside United Church Museum
Where to Eat in Twillingate
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cozy Tea Room and Bakery
- 🍴Crow's Nest Café
- 🍴Grubbies Restaurant
- 🍴Island Pizza
- 🍴JJ's Fishmarket
- 🍴Newfie Fog Café
Where to Stay in Twillingate
- 🏨Above the Tickle
- 🏨Amber Retreat
- 🏨Anchor Inn
Twillingate Travel Guide Sections
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