Some Favorite Places:

Twillingate

The town of Twillingate straddles South Twillingate Island and North Twillingate Island. The two islands are joined by a small causeway. To get to Twillingate you cross several islands linked together by causeways and Route 340. The largest island you cross to get to Twillingate is New World Island.

There are several smaller communities on the two islands along with Twillingate. Communities are arranged from south to north.

Prime Berth

Prime Berth Fishing Museum
Prime Berth Fishing Museum

Prime Berth is just across the causeway. It’s run by Captain Dave and it’s a lot of fun.

Purcell's Harbour

Store | Purcell's Harbour, NL
Store | Purcell's Harbour, NL

Purcell’s Harbour is the first town on your right when you cross the causeway onto South Twillingate Island.

Little Harbour

Little Harbour, NL | South Twillingate Island
Little Harbour, NL | South Twillingate Island

Don’t drive by the turn-off to Little Harbour. You’ll find out why tour buses take people down to see this beautiful community.

Durrell

Durrell, NL | Twillingate
Durrell, NL | Twillingate

Durrell is part of the Town of Twillingate. When you come into town there is a ‘T’ intersection. Turn right to go to Durrell, turn left to go into Twillingate.

Twillingate

Harbour Lights Inn | Twillingate, NL
Harbour Lights Inn | Twillingate, NL

Twillingate bills itself as the iceberg capital of the world. There are lots of things to do in town including theatre, restaurants, shopping and museums.

Back Harbour

Back Harbour | Twillingate, NL
Back Harbour | Twillingate, NL

Back Harbour is on the west side of town. If you stick to the main drag, you’ll miss this pretty part of Twillingate.

Crow Head

Crow Head, NL | North Twillingate Island
Crow Head, NL | North Twillingate Island

Continue north on Route 340 from Twillingate to the Long Point Lighthouse and you’ll drive through Crow Head.

Long Point Lighthouse

Long Point Lighthouse | North Twillingate Island
Long Point Lighthouse | North Twillingate Island

Route 340 ends at a pretty lookout and the famous Long Point Lighthouse.

Long Point Trails

Long Point Hiking Trails
Long Point Hiking Trails

Trails to Nanny’s Hole, Sleepy Cove and Lower Head, all originate at the parking area for the lighthouse and lookout.

Tara House

Tara House Advertisement | Ferryland, NL
Tara House Advertisement | Ferryland, NL

If you are visiting the Irish Loop and famous Ferryland, Tara House is the perfect base to explore from.