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Black and white photograph of the coastal fishing village of Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Weathered Edges: Photographs from Twillingate, Newfoundland

Rob Hammer July 23, 2025

Twillingate, Newfoundland: Coastal Photography from a Weathered Fishing Village

Raw and Honest Travel Photography from the North Atlantic Coast of Canada

Twillingate isn’t a polished resort town catering to tourists with deep pockets and that’s what makes it worth photographing. It sits out there on the far edge of Newfoundland facing the North Atlantic like it’s been in a long, quiet standoff with the sea. You don’t end up in a place like this by accident. It’s not on the way to anywhere. It is the end of the road.

What you find when you get there is a real working town. Fishing boats that still leave the docks. Lobster traps stacked high. Salt-stained siding on colorful houses that have stood up to more storms than most people ever will. Everything here feels like it’s been through something and come out the other side tougher.

I didn’t go looking for the postcard version of Newfoundland. I was more interested in the cracks in the paint. The soft fog that swallows the landscape. The feeling of standing in a place that’s been shaped by time, wind, and water.

What to Do in Twillingate (Besides Freeze Your Face Off)

Iceberg Tour

Admittedly I was less than enthusiastic when Emily said she signed us up for an iceberg tour on our first day in Twillingate. It just seemed like a gimmick where you spent too much time on a boat driving out into the middle of the ocean to look at an unimpressive chunk of ice. Now, having done it, I’d say the tour is a must-do!! Pulling out of the harbor we could see an iceberg off-shore, which the captain informed us was 14 miles away!! The ride to get there took about an hour and a half, which might seem long, but the anticipation and changing views of the iceberg makes it a lot of fun. The closer you get, the more details and features reveal themselves. We were both completely blown away. Truly stunned at how magnificent it was up close. One of those things you can try explaining to people but the only way to understand is to experience it for yourself.

*** Bring binoculars - it’s very entertaining to look at all the whales, waterfowl (Puffins), icebergs, and coastline from the boat.

Food in Twillingate

Twillingate isn’t a culinary mecca. It’s a fishing town, so the local offerings are either bar food or seafood (cod), and of course the obligatory Chinese take-out. Annie’s Harbour Restaurant is your best bet for lunch or dinner, and like the name suggests, it’s right on the water so the views are great. Crow’s Nest Cafe is the spot for breakfast. If you’re looking for a drink, head over to Stage Head Pub. They have a bunch of beer on tap including the local Split Rock Brewing Company - made in Twillingate but they don’t have a tasting room, so it’s only available on tap around the island.

Go For A Hike

All around town you’ll see subtle signs for Rockcut - A Walk on The Edge. Rockcut is a series of trails that cover the entire Twillingate area and offer amazing elevated views of the rugged coastline and have offerings for all level of hiker. We did one that started from the Long Point Lighthouse that was a lot of fun and could see all the way (14 miles) out to the iceberg from the previous days tour.

Walk Around Town (with or without a camera)

I’ve always believed that the best way to see and learn about a new place is to walk. And Twillingate isn’t a big place, so walking is an easy option. Early mornings there seem to be quite foggy, providing the perfect vibe for poking around the fishing docks and getting a feel for the locals daily life.

If any of these scenes from Twillingate stuck with you, prints are available, and licensing is always an option for editorial and commercial usage. Contact me directly for options - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Dramatic photograph of an iceberg in Newfoundland, Canada available as a print and licensing

Iceberg seen during a tour from Twillingate, Newfoundland

Black and white photograph of commercial lobster pots stacked up on the docks in Newfoundland, Canada

Lobster pots stacked up on the fishing docks in Twillingate

Stock photograph of homes on the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, Canada

Homes on the rugged coastline of Twillingate

Early morning photograph of a colorful house in Newfoundland, Canada

Early morning in a small Newfoundland town

Stock photograph of a fishing boat in Twillingate, Newfoundland available for licensing

Photograph of boats in the fishing docks in Twillingate

Dramatic black and white photograph of a rock island off the coast of Newfoundland

A rocky island off the northern coast of Newfoundland, Canada

Photograph of a small dock filled with fishing gear and a small boat in Twillingate, Newfoundland

A private fishing dock in Newfoundland

Photograph of the town of Twillingate available for  editorial and commercial licensing

The town of Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Fog covered abandoned homes in Twillingate

Fog covering abandoned barns in Twillingate, Newfoundland

Details of old woo fishing docks in Twillingte

Old wooden fishing docks

Commercial fishing boats in the harbor of Twillingate, Newfoundland

Commercial fishing boats fill the docks in Twillingate

Black and white landscape photo of the Twillingate coastline

The rocky coastline of Newfoundland

Fine art print of a commercial fishing boat in  Newfoundland
Colorful building in Twillingate, Canda

Colorful dockhouse in the harbor of Twillingate

A pile of lobster pots on the fishing docks in Twillingate, Newfoundland

A stack of commercial lobster pots

Photograph of a rock island off the coast of Twillingate available as a fine art print

A rocky island off the coast of Twillingate

Commercial fishing docks in the coast town of Twillingate

Commercial fishing boats in the harbor of Twillingate, Canada

Fine art print of home on a small cove in Twillingate

Black and white photograph of homes in a small cove on the coast of Newfoundland

In Documentary Photography, Travel Tags Newfoundland, Twillingate, Canada, fishing village, fine art, editorial, licensing, travel
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