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Before you go
Your trip to Fogo Island.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Fogo Island – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Twillingate and Fogo (Fogo Island), Canada about 420 km from St. John's
How to get there
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Terminal da balsa de Stag Harbour Stag Harbour · 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By ferry from Farewell, with a crossing of 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes to Stag Harbour. Farewell is about 1 hour from Twillingate and about 1 hour 30 minutes from Gander.
How many days
Two days for Tilting, Brimstone Head, the trails and the villages.
When to go
From June to September, with more frequent ferries and open services; late May and June for icebergs.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The ferry carries cars, and the communities are spread across the island.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Fogo Island
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Morning
Brimstone Head
Climb the stairs to the top of Brimstone Head in the village of Fogo for a view of the coastline.
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Afternoon
Tilting
Head to Tilting to see the fish stages, Irish houses and the coastal trail.
2 days in Fogo Island
Day 1
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All day
Fogo and Tilting
Do Brimstone Head in the morning and Tilting in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Villages and trails
Explore Joe Batt’s Arm and the other villages, with a coastal trail and artist studios.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Fogo Island?
By ferry from Farewell, with a crossing of 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
What to do on Fogo Island?
Climb Brimstone Head, visit Tilting, walk the coastal trails and visit artist studios.
Does the Fogo ferry carry cars?
Yes. In high season, arrive early at the terminal, because the line can be long.
How many communities are there on Fogo Island?
Eleven, scattered along the coast.