Twillingate

Twillingate is based in Newfoundland and Labrador|northeastern Newfoundland.

Travel as a Muslim to Twillingate

From the western coast of Newfoundland, take Route 340 (Road to the Isles) from the Trans-Canada Highway through Lewisporte.

From the east coast of Newfoundland, take Route 330 (Cooper Blvd. in Gander) from the Trans-Canada Highway through Gander Bay and then turn right onto Route 340 to Twillingate.

How to get around in Twillingate

Twillingate is relatively easy to navigate. Arriving on the island via Route 340, continue straight to reach the main area of town or turn left for Black Duck Cove, a small community on the island. The next small community is Purcell's Harbour, followed by Little Harbour, another small drive-through village. Drive another three kilometers and you will be in Twillingate.

The first street you will see (and will already be on) is Toulinguet Street, with several gas stations and stores. On your left and the first street is Rink Road (Bayview Street) that leads to Bayview (another subdivison of Twillingate) and the George Hawkins Memorial Stadium, home of the Fish Fun and Folk Festival].

After that, Toulinguet Street ends with a final intersection. Turning left will take you to Main Street North and the famous Long Point Lighthouse , while a right turn will lead you onto Main Street South to Durrell.

What to see in Twillingate

Twillingate is a popular location for iceberg viewing and whale watching.

• Long Point Lighthouse - Main Street North, in Crow Head GPS: 49.6883, -54.8 - Long Point Lighthouse CrowHeadNL Light few minutes from town, has a beautiful area for looking out over the ocean to view whales and icebergs. Country Outport shop sells fudge, souvenirs.

Other points of historic interest include:

• Orange Lodge - 118 Main Street GPS: 49.6503196, -54.77088
• Masonic Lodge - 115 Main Street GPS: 49.6461554, -54.7680773
• St. Peter's Anglican Church
• Southside United Church Museum
• The Women's Institute

Museums

The town's museums are a great way to learn about historic and contemporary culture.

• Twillingate Museum & Craft Shop - 1 Street Peters Church Road GPS: 49.6554858, -54.777112 ☎ +1 709 884-2825

• Durrell Museum - 17 Museum Road GPS: 49.6631869, -54.7463148 ☎ +1 709-884-2780 Opening Hours: June - September 9AM Monday - 5PM daily

• Prime Berth - GPS: 49.598805, -54.7010437 About 5km outside Twillingate near the causeway. ☎ +1 709 884-2485 Twillingate Fishing Museum and souvenir shop. Various exhibits, visit the walk-in codfish trap or see live rabbits.

What to do in Twillingate

Do a tour and tasting at Auk Island Grapes in Durrell - taste soft drinks made from local berries and iceberg water. Hike the numerous well-groomed hiking trails or enjoy local entertainment during the summer such as the Split Peas, All Around the Circle dinner theatre, Ada Jenkins' Backroom Sessions, Irene Bridger's gospel performance or a Kitchen Party with Karren Churchill.

Twillingate has a growing artist community. Visit Twillingate Gallery with the work of Nina Keogh and John Satterberg, Driftwood Gallery with Ted Stuckless' work, Paintings by Pearl in Crow Head featuring the art of Pearl Geiger.

Boat tours

• Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours - 52 Main Street GPS: 49.6526886, -54.761642 ☎ +1 709 884-1888 -
• Twillingate Adventure Tours - 128 Main Street GPS: 49.6525412, -54.7719197 ☎ +1 709 884-5999 Tours, souvenir shop, restaurant.
• Iceberg Shop - Main Street South GPS: - Cecil Stockley's "Iceberg Man" tours. Shop with crafts and souvenirs.

Halal Restaurants in Twillingate

• R&J Restaurant - Main Street North GPS: 49.6493924, -54.7705176 ☎ +1 709 884-2212 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 9PM daily - Beautiful view of Twillingate Harbour. Wedgefries, fish n' chips, soup, Greco Pizzas.
• Cozy Tea Room and Bakery - 123 Main Street GPS: 49.6478864, -54.7705177 ☎ +1 709 884-1466 - Locally owned, homemade baked goods, soup, toutons and beans with molasses.
• Island Pizzas - Toulinguet Street - Pizza, ice cream.
• Seaside Variety - Mr. Scoops | Main Street South A well-kept local secret. This understated little store has a selection of home-made berry ice creams.
• JJ's Fishmarket - GPS: In the centre of town. - Fish and chips served outside on the deck.
• Grubbies Restaurant - Main Street South - Overlooks the harbour, food ranging from french fries to soup, and Internet café.

Coffee shops

In summer, two shops offer a selection of speciality coffees:

• Crow's Nest Café - 127 Main Street In Crow Head shortly before reaching Long Point Lighthouse. ☎ +1 709 893-2029 A cafe with a breathtaking view and souvenir shop.
• Newfie Fog Café - Main Street In the centre of town.
• Anchor Inn - 3 Path End, Northside, Twillingate GPS: 49.6576, 54.7753 Main Street North to Scott's Lane and turn right. ☎ +1 709 884-2777 Hotel with licensed 75-seat restaurant (seasonal, May-Dec) at main hotel entrance and a pub on the lower level, on the ocean-view side of the building. Pub offers a selection of Quidi Vidi Beer from St. John's, including its famous Iceberg as well as local Auk Island berry fruit cocktails. Restaurant menu includes fresh, local seafood favourites, lobster in season, chowder, Pasta. The restaurant is open from May to December for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals can also be enjoyed in the oceanfront lounge; bookings in peak season are recommended. The lounge often features live music. Across from St. Peter's Anglican Church. - January 2017

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Twillingate's bed and breakfasts, vacation homes and cabins stretch from Main Street North to Durrell to Little Harbour. There is one hotel. In peak season, especially during the Fish, Fun and Folk Festival in late July, it is best to book early. Prices range from $60-70 per day to over $200.

• Amber Retreat - 14 Slades Lane, Durrell, Twillingate GPS: 49.66422, 54.73243 From Route 340, turn right onto Main Street South for 4.3 km. The road winds along the coast. Watch for Slades Lane on your right. Look out for the distinctive modern yellow saltbox home. ☎ +1 709 753-1861 - $150-200 Check-in: 3:30PM / Check-out: 11AM Vacation home, rated 4-star by Canada Select. Two large bedrooms with en-suite bath accommodate up to four people. Living/dining room, library/TV room, wireless high speed Internet, full kitchen (with dishwasher), laundry. Modern interior, traditional salt-box exterior with generous wrap-around decks.
• Above the Tickle - 84 Main Street, Twillingate GPS: 49.64302, 54.766331 From Route 340, turn left onto Main Street and around the first turn you'll see the distinct blue house with red door on your right. ☎ +1 709 753-1861 - $150-200 Check-in: 3:30 / Check-out: 11:00 Merchant home (Canada Select: 4½ star) with ocean view, close to the harbour, Tickle Bridge and "downtown". Three bedrooms (Q, Q, D) and 1½ bathroom, renovated interior, accommodates four to six people. Cable, high speed wireless Internet, living and dining rooms, full kitchen (including dishwasher), laundry, large garden.
• Anchor Inn - 3 Path End, Northside, Twillingate GPS: 49.6576, 54.7753 Main Street North to Scott's Lane and turn right. ☎ +1 709 884-2777 - Rooms $140-170, suites $170-200, +$15 per additional person Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM - Hotel with licensed 75-seat restaurant (seasonal, May-Dec) and a pub. There are eight one- or two-bedroom efficiency suites directly behind the 14-room main hotel. - January 2017

Nearby

Boyd's Cove

Boyd's Cove is 40km south of Twillingate, 50km north of Lewisporte and 70km north of Gander.

• Beothuk Interpretation Centre - Boyd's Cove, off Highway 340 GPS: 49.4569014, -54.6377691 ☎ +1 709 656-3114 | Opening Hours: 9:30AM Monday - 5PM daily, mid-May to Thanksgiving $6/adult A Beothuk village 300 years ago, now an archaelogical site at the end of a 1½km walking trail which begins at the interpretation centre. An outline of housepits is the only evidence of the former Beothuk people, a Newfoundland native first nation extinct since the 1820s. (One of two sites dedicated to Beothuk history; there's also a Mary March Provincial Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor.)

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Twillingate

• Gander
• Fogo Island and Change Islands

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