Community Guide
Twillingate Islands & Notre Dame Bay
The Iceberg Capital of the World. Rugged coastal beauty, world-class whale watching, and waterfront properties that feel like the edge of the earth — just 90 minutes from Gander.
Where Icebergs Meet Your Doorstep
Twillingate sits in the heart of Iceberg Alley — one of the most dramatic natural corridors in the world. Every spring and summer, 10,000-year-old glacial formations drift past the harbour while humpback whales breach just offshore. It's the kind of place people visit once and can't stop thinking about.
Spread across North and South Twillingate Islands, connected by bridges and causeways, the community combines a rich fishing heritage with a growing tourism economy. Historic clapboard houses line the harbour, trails wind along dramatic clifftops, and the pace of life is exactly what you need it to be.
Iceberg Viewing
Located in Newfoundland's Iceberg Alley, Twillingate offers front-row seats to ancient glacial formations visible from June through September. Five boat and kayak tour operators run daily excursions among the bergs.
Whale Watching
Humpback, minke, and orca whales frequent the waters from June to September. Multiple award-winning tour operators offer combined iceberg and whale watching experiences you can't get anywhere else on the east coast.
Healthcare & Services
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre — 49-bed facility with acute care, emergency department, lab, and X-ray. Two banks, two pharmacies, supermarkets, George Hawkins Memorial Arena, swimming pool, and a growing brewery and winery scene.
Communities
Durrell, Little Harbour, Bayview, Purcell's Harbour, Kettle Cove, Back Harbour, Wild Cove, Paradise, and Crow Head — each with its own character, connected by road across North and South Twillingate Islands.
Waterfront Property in Iceberg Alley
Twillingate offers something rare in Canadian real estate — genuine waterfront properties with 600+ feet of ocean frontage at prices that mainland buyers can't believe. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, a seasonal retreat, or a tourism rental investment, the options here are unlike anywhere else.
Waterfront Living
Properties with direct ocean access, harbour views, and dramatic coastal backdrops. Many come with deep lots and no restrictive building regulations — allowing additions, guest cottages, or multi-unit development.
Tourism Rental Potential
Twillingate's tourism season continues to grow. Vacation rental properties — cottages, converted fishing premises, waterfront cabins — are in high demand from June through September, with shoulder-season interest rising.
Retirement & Seasonal
The slower pace, stunning scenery, and tight-knit community make Twillingate a favourite for retirees and seasonal residents. Healthcare access through the local health centre, plus Gander's regional hospital is 90 minutes away.
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