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Before you go
Your trip to Twillingate.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Twillingate – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Twillingate and Fogo (Fogo Island), Canada about 430 km from St. John's
How to get there
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Gander International Airport (YQX) Gander · 100 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 100 km from Gander airport, via roads and bridges between the islands, and about 430 km from St. John's.
How many days
One or two days for the lighthouse, the trails, the harbor and a boat trip.
When to go
Late May to June for icebergs; June to August for whales.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there and to move between the harbor and the lighthouse.
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 Twillingate
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Morning
Long Point Lighthouse
Climb up to Long Point Lighthouse and follow the Crow Head coastal trail, watching for icebergs and whales.
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Afternoon
Twillingate Harbour
Go down to the harbour, take a boat trip to see icebergs or whales and visit the town museum.
2 days in Twillingate
Day 1
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All day
Lighthouse and harbour
Do the lighthouse and the trails in the morning and the harbour in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Boat trip
Go out by boat to see icebergs or whales up close, depending on the season.
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Afternoon
Road to Farewell
Follow the road to Farewell to catch the ferry to Fogo Island.
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
What to do in Twillingate?
See icebergs and whales from Long Point Lighthouse, hike the coastal trails, go out by boat and explore the harbour and the museum.
How far is Gander from Twillingate?
About 100 km, roughly an hour and a half by car.
Does Twillingate offer boat trips?
Yes — iceberg trips in late spring and whale trips in summer, departing from the harbour.
Is Twillingate on an island?
Yes, on the Twillingate islands, connected to Newfoundland by road and bridges.