Twillingate

Newfoundland's "Iceberg Capital", where Greenland icebergs drift into the harbour in late spring, with Long Point Lighthouse, whale watching and a ferry to Fogo Island and its art-filled inn.

Twillingate lies in Notre Dame Bay in northeastern Newfoundland, Canada. Made up of two islands, north and south, it is linked by causeways to New World Island and the Newfoundland mainland, and has been a thriving fishing port since the 18th century. Located at the southern end of Iceberg Alley, it sees icebergs calved from Greenland's glaciers drift past its harbour every late spring, earning it the title "Iceberg Capital of the World". Main activities: look out for icebergs and whales from the sea cliffs at Long Point Lighthouse, take a boat tour for close-up views of the icebergs, hike coastal trails at Spiller's Cove, French Beach and Lower Little Harbour, and visit the local museum and Auk Island Winery. Heading south via New World Island, you can visit Moreton's Harbour, Dildo Run Provincial Park and the Beothuk site at Boyd's Cove; from Farewell, a ferry of about 45 minutes reaches Fogo Island, home to the Fogo Island Inn, Brimstone Head and the fishing village of Tilting. Iceberg season runs from late May through June, whale watching from June to August, and the Fish, Fun & Folk Festival takes place in late July; in winter the sea freezes and most facilities close. The nearest airport is in Gander, about a 1.5-hour drive away; there is no local public transport, so you'll need a car. Plan to stay 2–3 days, or 3–4 days including Fogo Island.

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