If you are looking for long sandy beaches, Twillingate is likely not the place!  Instead, you’ll find pebbly treasure troves of shells, sea urchins, a kaleidoscope of beach rocks and sea glass. During iceberg season, you may discover washed-up bergy bits that are perfect for storing in the freezer and adding to summer drinks.

Children will never be bored with the many safe beaches to explore and the many hiking trails that abound. Enjoy a Bonfire:  A beach fire is one of summer’s highlights, with marshmallows on a stick and flames dancing in the spectators’ eyes. Make sure there are no signs prohibiting beach fires in the area before you pile your driftwood up.

Some well-known beaches are in Sleepy Cove, Back Harbour, at the Arches at the end of the Little Harbour hike and the Sellens Cove beach at the end of the road behind the Twillingate museum.