Iceberg Alley

Twillingate: Icebergs at Sunset

There is something incredibly relaxing and life-affirming about watching icebergs at sunset. The beauty of nature splashed in vivid colour by the setting sun. The sound of water and cracking ice. A gentle breeze one evening, a whipping wind the next.

Our evenings in Twillingate seem a world away these days. Perhaps one day we will have the opportunity to again sit in silence in a faraway place, marveling at nature in all her glory, without our worries weighing so heavily on our shoulders.

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Twillingate: Long Point Lighthouse and Twillingate Islands

Located in Crow Head, Twillingate, the Long Point Lighthouse has stood tall on the forbidding coastline since 1876, keeping sailors and ships safe for over a century. The Long Point Centre hosts a number of interesting exhibitions, including one about the Titanic, and a walk along the coastal paths is a must. If you’re lucky, you may even get a tour of the lighthouse.

Our visit was spent outdoors admiring the views, which included the largest iceberg sheet we’d seen on the trip, walking along the many paths, and chatting with a friendly photographer who had some serious gear.

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A drive around the Twillingate Islands reveals a picturesque landscape around every corner.

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Twillingate: Iceberg Alley

Twillingate, a small village spread out on the rocky coastline of Iceberg Alley, is known as the iceberg capital of the world. Although we visited late in the year, we were lucky to see a number of these gorgeous ice queens during our short stay. Our icebergs were not the towering monsters that we’ve all seen photos of in magazines and in videos on climate change, but they were still a sight to behold. Beautiful in their shapes and colours, they cracked and snapped in the still waters as we sat enchanted by their icy grace and charm.

We also visited the Durrell Museum to learn about fishing history and see the mounted polar bear but unfortunately we have no photos to share. The museum is worth a visit if you ever find yourself in Twillingate.

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