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2 - 2 1/2 star ratings

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:53:52 UT

Anchor Inn Motel
A 2 1/2 star, The Anchor Inn Hotel and Suites has 14 double or queen rooms, situated in a quiet corner of Twillingate where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the harbour.
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Atlantic View Cabins
A 3 star oceanfront 1 & 2 bedroom cabins with a wonderful view of icebergs & whales.
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Cabins by the Sea
2 1/2 star cabins which are fully equipped housekeeping units with a view of the ocean just a few 100 ft away......
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Cricket Field Cottage
A 2 1/2 star cottage with two bedrooms.
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Netloft Chalet
A 2 1/2 star one bedroom loft with 2 - twin beds.
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Peyton's Wood Cottage
A 2 1/2 star cottage with ocean view and iceberg watching.
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Rum Runner's Roost B&B
A 2 1/2 star beautifully renovated 100 year old Newfoundland style saltbox home with a harbour view.
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4 - 4 1/2 star ratings

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:35:42 UT

Above the Tickle
A 4 1/2 star newly restored heritage merchant saltbox home has every comfort you would want for a family vacation on the ocean.
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The Ocean View Retreat
A 4 1/2 star resort sitting atop Smith's Lookout - offering a view unlike any other in Twillingate - of the entire island.
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Amber Retreat
A 4 star two bedroom restored salt box cottage located on the south Twillingate island.
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Captain's Legacy B&B
A 4 star luxury bed and breakfast located in beautiful Hart's Cove, overlooking Twillingate Harbour.
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Old Found Land Inn B&B
A 4 star b&b with luxurious, oversized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a view of Twillingate harbour.
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Paradise B&B
A 4 star one-level modern home with a great view of Twillingate Harbour.
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Sleepy Noggin B&B
A 4 star B&B with ensuite rooms located on south Twillingate island.
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Whitsha Inn
A 4 star two-level modern Inn with unsurpassed hospitality.
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ABOUT

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:36:42 UT

Twillingate is a community made up of two islands joined by a bridge - the North and South Twillingate Islands, located on the northeast coast of Newfoundland.

Visitors flock to Twillingate to explore it's fishing heritage, and discover the mighty icebergs and whales that gather in its waters.

Twillingate is fast becoming a popular tourist destination for people from all corners of the globe.

For the photographer or rock-hound, it is a paradise; and for those just wanting a chance to get away from it all, just relax and enjoy the warmth and friendliness of the people.

North and South Twillingate Islands

Twillingate is known as the "Iceberg Capital Of The World" because of the many icebergs that flow past it's shores in early spring and summer.

At one time, Twillingate was known as "Toulinquet".

It was so named by the the French because it's appearance was so much like that of a group of islands by that name off the coast of France, near Brest. In the early 1700's, Toulinquet soon became Twillingate to the English Settlers who could not speak or read the French language.

The town was incorporated on September 30, 1965 and has a population of approximately 2600. Twillingate became linked to the mainland of Newfoundland by a causeway in 1973 and has a rich history dating back to the early 1700's.

About Twillingate

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:47:04 UT

Twillingate is a community made up of two islands joined by a bridge - the North and South Twillingate Islands, located on the northeast coast of Newfoundland.

Today visitors flock to Twillingate to explore it's history, discover the mighty icebergs, whales and birds that gather in its waters.

Twillingate is fast becoming a popular tourist destination for people from all corners of the globe.

For the photographer or rock-hound, it is a paradise; and for those just wanting a chance to get away from it all, just relax and enjoy the warmth and friendliness of the people.

Twillingate is known as the "Iceberg Capital Of The World" because of the many icebergs that flow past it's shores in early spring and summer.

At one time, Twillingate was known as "Toulinquet".

The town was incorporated on September 30, 1965 and has a present population of 2611. Twillingate became linked to the mainland of Newfoundland by a causeway in 1973 and has a rich history dating back to the early 1700's.

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Ada Piercey Jenkins - AdaMusic.ca

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:28:18 UT

Box 212, Twillingate, NL
A0G 4M0
Tel: (709) 884-2928

Ada, one of the members of The Split Peas, provides her own evenings of entertainment from June through August, 2009 accompanied by Barry Simms & Robin Vatcher - Acoustic Electric Guitars.

Time 7:30 p.m.
Admission $8.00
Location: The Orange Lodge - Main Street, Twillingate.

Ada received an ECMA award for Blues Recording of the year, 2006. With over seventy songs to her name and a "striking, haunting voice", this is a person you would surely love to hear.

Please visit Adamusic to see more.

All Around the Circle Dinner Theatre

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:59:29 UT

Crow Head Community Centre
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
709-884-5423
Contact: Yvonne Mutford

Started in the summer of 1988, the dinner theatre has captivated many with their talent every since.

A group of seven players entertaining six nights a week during summertime.

The players not only perform but prepares and serves the fare as well.

Dont' miss an evening filled with old time skits, dances, music, songs and a traditional Newfoundland meal.

All Around the Circle Dinner Theatre

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:58:09 UT

Crow Head Community Centre
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
709-884-5423
Contact: Yvonne Mutford

Started in the summer of 1988, the Dinner Theatre has captivated audiences with their talent every summer since.
A group of six players entertaining audiences six nights a week during summertime. The players not only perform but prepares and serves the fare as well.

Don't miss an evening filled with old time skits, dances, music, songs and a traditional Newfoundland meal.

Are Icebergs Salty?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:14:28 UT

No, icebergs are composed of pure fresh water - sometimes thousands of years old!

There may be some dust embedded in the ice and salt water may be on the surface but it does not penetrate the ice.

Iceberg ice is very safe to eat/drink.

Are Icebergs Unstable?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:40:43 UT

Quite often icebergs are unstable.

ARE ICEBERGS UNSTABLE?

Because of the unusual shape, form and rate of melting these factors add up to an unstable iceberg. The tabular icebergs are one of the most stable, whereas dome shaped icebergs are able to topple over within seconds.

While most of an iceberg is underwater, as it melts and the weight shifts it is possible for it to flip over!

ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:33:22 UT

rich in its community of artists, singers and performers

Twillingate is rich in its community of artists, singers and performers. Events are happening all around town, make sure you book enough time to take in all there is to see and do. Live dinner theatre, plays and performances, concerts and community beach fires, locally made crafts and a fine art gallery await you.

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Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:27:21 UT

AUK ISLAND WINERY

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:35:42 UT

Auk Island Winery / Downhome Shoppe & Gallery
29 Durrell Street
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 1Y0
1-(877) 639-4637 /fax: (709) 884-2237

Some of the marvelous flavours are blueberry, rhubarb, crowberry (mountain ash), black currant, strawberry-rhubarb, gooseberry and damson

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Auk Island Winery is named in remembrance of the Great Auk that became extinct in 1844.

Whether you're having dinner guests for the evening or planning an intimate time with a close friend these wines will add something special.

Some of the marvelous flavours are blueberry, rhubarb, crowberry (mountain ash), black currant, strawberry-rhubarb, gooseberry and damson or varied combinations of these.

With a shop stocked with your favorite wines, various brewing kits and accessories, as well as interesting and great gift ideas, it's a "must see" while visiting Twillingate.

Blended into the winery is the Downhome Shoppe & Gallery. A delightful place to shop for crafts, souvenirs or artwork.

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Auk Island Winery / Downhome Shoppe & Gallery

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:10:18 UT

29 Durrell Street
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 1Y0
1-(877) 639-4637 /fax: (709) 884-2237
website

Auk Island Winery is named in remembrance of the Great Auk that became extinct in 1844.

Whether you're having dinner guests for the evening or planning an intimate time with a close friend these wines will add something special.

Some of the marvelous flavours are blueberry, rhubarb, crowberry (mountain ash), black currant, strawberry-rhubarb, gooseberry and damson or varied combinations of these.

With a shop stocked with your favorite wines, various brewing kits and accessories, as well as interesting and great gift ideas, it's a "must see" while visiting Twillingate.

Blended into the winery is the Downhome Shoppe & Gallery. A delightful place to shop for crafts, souvenirs or artwork.

Bridgework Coming to Gander Bay and Twillingate Regions

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:34:43 UT

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Transportation and Works
July 2, 2010

Bridgework Coming to Gander Bay and Twillingate Regions

The Williams Government's infrastructure strategy continues to deliver tangible benefits to motorists travelling throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works, today announced that a tender will be called for bridgework in the Gander Bay and Twillingate regions.

"The Walter B. Elliot Causeway provides an essential road link to the beautiful Twillingate region,"

"We have approximately 740 bridges throughout the province and we place the highest priority on maintaining these important pieces of highway infrastructure," said Minsiter Hedderson. "Periodic maintenance of our bridge structures helps to ensure the longevity of these structures and enhance public safety."

The tender calls for the replacement of an expansion joint and associated work on the Gander Bay Causeway Bridge and the Walter B. Elliot Causeway Bridge.

"Quality highway infrastructure, including bridge infrastructure, is vital to rural economies that depend heavily on tourist traffic each year," said Harry Harding, MHA for Bonavista North. "The replacement of an expansion joint on the Gander Bay Causeway will help lead to a smoother driving experience for all motorists travelling through this region."

"The Walter B. Elliot Causeway provides an essential road link to the beautiful Twillingate region," said Derrick Dalley, MHA for the Isles of Notre Dame. "This area plays host to many tourists each summer, from both within and outside the province, and I am pleased to see this necessary investment in the causeway bridge."

Budget 2010: The Right Investments - For Our Children and Our Future provides $177.7 million in Provincial Government funding for road and bridge expenditures throughout the province. This funding will be supplemented by an additional $57.9 million in Federal Government funding for a total road and bridge investment of $235.6 million in 2010-11. The Provincial Government's overall infrastructure strategy includes investments in municipalities, healthcare, education, justice, social housing, transportation, and environment and conservation.

Media contacts:

Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca

Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

Cameron Hall - Twillingate Theatre

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:09:00 UT

Twillingate Theatre
Cameron Hall
Main St
South Side Twillingate
(709) 884-2242
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Cameron Hall houses the local talent of The Twillingate Theatre Company. Cameron Hall can be found beside The Iceberg Shop and Tours.

The Twillingate Theatre will be presenting a historical musical called Smallwood this summer. It is play about Newfoundland's former premier Joeseph R. Smallwood.

One show nightly at 8:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday July thru Aug. Schedule and tickets available at the Iceberg Shop.. (884-2242 or 1-800-611-BERG)

Can You Tow An Iceberg?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:19:54 UT

The first towing of an iceberg occurred in 1971 and is now a common practice in the management of icebergs for the offshore oil industry.

This is not the proper term for the massive icebergs are merely deflected slightly from their paths.

A vessel navigating around a berg circulates a floating line. A junction is made so that the berg has been circled and then tow tension is applied carefully to avoid rolling the berg or pulling the line over the top.

Churches

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:11:00 UT

Several churches are available for your attendance.

St. Perter's Anglican Church
Twillingate Salvation Army
Central United Church
Full Gospel Centre
Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle
Bayview Salvation Army

Contact

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:57:24 UT

To contact the webmaster for technical issues or suggestions, please use the address below:
contact@townoftwillingate.ca

To contact the Town of Twillingate please utilize the options below:

Town of Twillingate
P.O. Box 220
Twillingate, NL
AOG 4M0

Tel: (001)709-884-2438
Fax: 709-884-5278

Crafts and Souvenirs

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:16:59 UT

There are many outlets that provide crafts and souvenirs for your collections.

The Prime Berth
Iceberg Shop
Durrell Museum
Twillingate Museum
Hospital Gift Shop
The Green Thumb Nursery & Propane
Twillingate Adventure Tours
Twillingate Pharmacy
The Country Outport

DINING AND SHOPPING

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:05:20 UT

Twillingate has several food establishments for your culinary enjoyment.

R&J's Restaurant
Anchor Inn's High Seas Dining Room
Harbourview Restaurant
Cozy Tea Room & Bakery
Newfie Fog Cafe
The Golden Restaurant (Chinese)
Mary Brown's Fried Chicken

Licensed Premises

Anchor Inn Lounge
Twillingate Lion's Club
North 99

Do Icebergs Hit The Bottom?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:12:59 UT

Yes, Icebergs do hit bottom creating trenches in he sea bed.

This occurs mainly along the coast because of irregular tidal currents that force them close to shore.

The troughs in the sea bed can be several kilometres in length.

Does Iceberg Ice Last Longer Than Fresh Ice?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:15:38 UT

No. When a piece of iceberg ice and a piece of freshwater ice are the same size, shape and temperature, they will melt at around the same rate.

A small experiment in which this was demonstrated actually showed that a block of tap water ice outlasted a similar iceberg ice block by 10 minutes.

Festival Schedule of Events 2011

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:48:11 UT

Fish Fun and Folk Festival Schedule of Events
July 25th – July 31st, 2011

Festival page here.

Monday: July 25

1:00 pm
Family Fun Day at Twillingate Ball Field
Games, Concession Stands
BBQ Burgers, Hotdogs, & Pop

July 25th – July 31st, 2011

Music & Friends
Everyone Welcome
for the Lighting of the Festival Sign

Tuesday: July 26

10:00am – 2:00pm
Island Blades Brunch
Twillingate Lions Club

2:00 pm
Annual Seniors Day
Hospital Pond Site
Fun, Folk, Food & Music

9:00 pm
Annual Meet & Greet
Dancing & Finger Foods

Wednesday: July 27

11:30
Extreme Makeover
Announcement of The Winner

T. B. N.
Scavenger Hunt

7:30 pm
Gospel Concert
Twillingate Salvation Army

Thursday: July 28th

8:00 am
Breakfast at the Twillingate Salvation Army YP Hall1:30 pm

2:30 pm
Festival Parade

2:30 pm
Official Opening Ceremonies
The Arena
2:30 pm
Craft Fair Opening at the Arena

7:30 pm
Entertainment at the Arena
Featuring Irish Descendants

Friday: July 29th

8:00 am
St. Peter’s Sunday School Breakfast

12:00-2:30
Pot Luck Meal at Newville United Church

11:00 am
Craft Fair at the Arena

1:00 – 5:00 pm
Woman’s Institute Event
Presenting Afternoon Tea
With Crafters in Action

1:00 pm
Giant Bake Sale
The Arena

2:00 pm
Entertainment at the Arena
with Local Artist Karen Churchill

4:00 – 6:00 pm

Hot Roast Beef Supper
Twillingate Lions Den

5:00 pm
Jiggs Dinner
New World Island Lions Club

7:00 pm

Entertainment at the Arena
Featuring Ennis

Friday: July 29

10:00 pm
Festival Street Dance

10:30 pm
Fireworks Display

Saturday: July 30

8:00 am
Breakfast @ New World Island Lions Club

10:00 am
Craft Fair at the Arena

11:00 am
Kids Show
George Hawkins Arena
Magic Show
Phillip and Henry

11:00am
The Split Peas
In Concert at the
Northeast Church Heritage Museum

12:00 Noon
Pea Soup & Fish Chowder

St. Peter’s Church

1:00 – 4:00 pm
Old Fashion Afternoon Tea
Woman’s Institute Building
Crafters In Action

2:30 pm
Entertainment At The Arena
Featuring
The Outport Square Dancers
From Fogo Island

4:00 – 7:00 PM
Supper At Central United Churc

Saturday: July30

9:30 pm

Adult Stadium Dance
Music by Blue Eye Blond

Sunday: July 31

9:00 – 11:00 am
Breakfast at New World Island Lions Den

11:00 am
Sunday Brunch at New World Lions Den

2:30 pm
Festival Church Service
To be Announced.

Related: Fish Fun Folk Festival

Fine Arts

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:55:22 UT

Twillingate has developed quite a community of artists for it's size.

The world renown Ted Stuckless, one of Newfoundland's foremost painters specializing in oils, pen and ink and wood.
His work is twofold, preserving traditional Newfoundland culture while working in spiritual themes.

Randy Hann, working and living in Carter's Cove, specializes in graphite on paper.
He's lured by the beauty of our culture and land but also appreciates portraiture.

Zac Osmond - Mediums of graphite and glass etching and specializing in traditional Newfoundland culture.

Pearl Geiger - Medium of oils and specializing in tradtional Newfoundland culture and landscapes.

Terry Adey - Specializing in landscape photography of the North Atlantic Coast.

Nick Adey - Specializing in landscape photography of Twillingate.

Fish Fun and Folk Festival 2011

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:16:40 UT

The Fish Fun & Folk Festival takes place annually during the last full weekend in July and is one of the largest and longest running folk festivals in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador.

Fish Fun and Folk Festival Schedule of Events
July 25th – July 31st, 2011

The Festival is proud of its world-wide recognition and success celebrating the culture of Newfoundland & Labrador as it's done for over the past 20 plus years.

this is one of the largest and longest running folk festivals in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador

The festival's celebrations start with a parade through town. Traditional costumes and floats are on display with the R.C.S.C.C. Briton Sea Cadets taking the lead.

Traditional Newfoundland music, fireworks, folk music, adult dances, a street dance, fireworks, bonfire, craft fair, games, a variety of fish meals, special church services, children's show and much more is the norm.

One of the most appreciated events of festival time is the return visits of family and friends that live away. There is no shortage of food, drink and house parties!

*** If there's one thing you don't want to miss while visiting Newfoundland & Labrador this festival is it!

GETTING HERE

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:04:44 UT

By Ferry Connections:

North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland
North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland

By Road

- Travellling east, take Route 340 at Lewisporte
- Travelling west, take Routes 330 or 331 via Gander and connect with Route 340 at Boyd's Cove. This will take you along the Road to the Isles with the end destination of Twillingate.

By Air

Gander International Airport (the closest airport), 1 1/2 hours away.
St. John’s International Airport (YYT)
Deer Lake International Airport.

Heritage Properties

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:21:10 UT

Heritage Properties of Twillingate

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:29:38 UT

Municipal and provincial heritage properties.

Provincial designated properties are designated by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. Municipal heritage properties are deemed so by the Town Council of Twillingate and provides an extra measure of protection in an ongoing effort to preserve and promote our culture and heritage.

HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR DESIGNATIONS:

1 Pippy's Lane - formerly Malcolm Loveridge's house
111 Main Street - Masonic Temple
27 Main Street - known as Ashbourne's Longhouse
18 Path End - formerly, Hodge Brothers premises
149 Main Street - Victoria Hall (Fishermen's Hall)
25 Main Street - Ashbourne's Shop & Office

TWILLINGATE TOWN COUNCIL DESIGNATIONS:

14 Ochre Pitt Road - Captain's Legacy.....formerly Capt. Peter Troake's house
15 Main Street - Church Museum.....formerly South Side United Church
1 Pippy's Lane - formerly Malcolm Loveridge's House
111 Main Street - Masonic Temple
205 Main Street - St. Peter's Church & Cemetery
27 Main Street - known as Ashbourne's Longhouse
18 Path End - formerly Hodge Brother's premises
149 Main Street - Victoria Hall.....(Fishermen's Hall)
Ochre Pitt Road - Undenominational Cemetery
Old House Cove Road - Undenominational Cemetery
St. Peter's Church Road - Anglican Cemetery

How Close Can You Get To An Iceberg?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:18:27 UT

Spillar's Cove

It is very dangerous to get close to an iceberg.

You only see the tip of the iceberg above water and it is much larger underneath the waterline.

How close can you get to an iceberg?

A safe distance must be kept at all times because if the iceberg would break or roll while you were near the berg it would dump you into ocean faster than you could imagine.

Also, it is not a good idea to attempt to get on the iceberg because they are unstable. Usually, a minimum distance of the iceberg length should be kept , and even then safety cannot be guaranteed.

Our island's ocean view paths are one of the best ways to view an iceberg's final journey. As a note of care, you should always be alert when walking along along our pathways and never stray from the footpaths while on a clifftop.

How Cold Are Icebergs?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:54:50 UT

The interior temperature of an iceberg ranges between -15 and -20 degrees Celsius.

The interior temperature of an iceberg ranges between -15 and -20 degrees Celsius

At the surface the temperature can increase to 0 degrees Celsius (the melting point, 32 degrees F).

Icebergs in warm water appear colder than those in cold water because the fast melting speeds up the internal temperature gradient exposing the cold interior.

How Do Icebergs Break Up?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:52:10 UT

They melt.

HOW DO ICEBERGS BREAK UP?

Because they melt this causes them to change shape, which in turn causes them to break apart or roll over.

An iceberg is affected mostly by waves crashing up against the iceberg, wearing away at the frozen ice.

The waterline "notch" which forms, induces the break up or submerged blocks of ice.

The melting and break-up rates change with the water and air temperature. For instance, a large berg may take 90 days to fully corrode in water temperatures around 0 degrees whereas the same berg may only last 11 days in 10 degree waters.

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How Fast Do Icebergs Move?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:08:35 UT

An iceberg drifts at about 0.2 m/s or 0.7 k/hr.

The speeds that an iceberg drifts depend on various factors such as, size, shape, currents, waves and wind.

Icebergs have been seen with a speed greater than 1 m/s. Also, there has been stationary no grounded bergs sighted.

Icebergs often take quite eccentric paths so that the distance traveled by a berg may be two or three times longer than if it were to follow in a straight line.

How Hard Is Iceberg Ice?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:11:21 UT

The strength of an iceberg is 1% that of steel and 10% that of concrete.

These figures may not sound too alarming however, a ship colliding with an iceberg would only end in disaster such as with the S.S. Titanic.

The enormous thrust involved and potentially huge contact area with the ice can generate hundreds of tons of force on the hull which would cause it to dent and crumple.

How Many Icebergs Are There?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:05:52 UT

Approximately 40,000 icebergs, medium to large size, break from the glaciers annually in Greenland and about 1-2% (400-800) of those make it as far south as 48 degrees north
latitude (St. John's).

These numbers vary from year to year.

Some years there are very few while others there are so many you can't see out the harbour.

How Much Do Icebergs Weigh?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:53:37 UT

Size really does matter.

Icebergs come in all sizes from massive to tiny.

Small bergs only weight about 1% of the weight of a massive iceberg.

greater than 10 million tons and hundreds of meters long

Categories of iceberg sizes, which are used to record iceberg statistics, range from very large (greater than 10 million tons and hundreds of meters long) to large, medium and small bergs.

There are also bergy bits and growlers (the smallest bergs), which are grand piano size pieces.

How Much Of An Iceberg Is Below Water?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:49:54 UT

Only the tip of the iceberg can be seen by looking at it from afar.

How much of an iceberg is below water?

If you were to approach the massive berg you would notice that approximately 7/8 of the iceberg lies beneath the ocean surface.

Absolute caution must be taken when approaching an iceberg due to the potential for the iceberg to "flip" as it's weight shifts during the melting process.

This can be dangerous for small water boats such as kayaks and canoes if they get too close!

How Old Are Icebergs?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:07:18 UT

After breaking from the glaciers, the bergs usually spend a year or so in the Arctic Bays melting slowly (or not at all in the winter) until eventually passing through the Davis Strait and into the Labrador current.

After breaking from the glacier and moving southward and iceberg usually doesn't last longer than a year south of Davis Strait.

These glacial icebergs are more than 15,000 years old!

How Pure Is Iceberg Ice?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:38:05 UT

Glacier ice is formed from falling snow.

This snow is condensed water vapour from the atmosphere, therefore making the water quite pure. Another reason is that the glaciers are so sold that there are not many pollutants.

Sometimes airborne dust from volcano eruptions or from wind (thousands of years ago) is deposited on the surface of a glacier and gradually becomes trapped within the ice so that traces are found in icebergs.

Fresh enought to drink!

Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:35:11 UT

Pier 52
Main Street
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
1-877-8-WHALES (94-2537)
local: 709-884-1888
fax: 709-884-1818
website

Come join Captain Barry Rogers as he introduces you to wildlife watching, unbelievable photo opportunities and narrated tours complemented by traditional music.

Experience the beauty of our rugged coastline, along with magnificent icebergs, humpbacks, dolphins, seals and seabirds.

Our vessel is designed specifically for sightseeing offering a heated cabin along with an uncrowded deck space for your viewing comfort.

Icebergs

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:55:40 UT

Image Gallery

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:32:39 UT

Irene Bridger - Contemporary Christian Music

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:52:03 UT

Irene's music is passionate, joyful, distinctive, southern gospel with an invigorating twist. (from site)

Irene performs her Gospel concerts at the Orange Lodge at 7:30 pm, Main Street, Twillingate - most Wedesdays. Tea, Coffee & homemade Newfoundland baked goods are served.

Irene has three albums to her name and has received many nominations for her music such as Gospel Artist of the Year (provincial) and Inspirational Album of the Year (national).

Visit her website for more information.

Karren Churchill

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:42:02 UT

(709) 884-5800

Karren is a country and Newfoundland music singer that has returned to native Newfoundland.

Starting June 6, 2009 Karren is performing at the Auk Island Winery every Friday at 7:30 pm

Longpoint Lighthouse

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:50:49 UT

Built of stone in 1876 and has a range of 22 nautical miles.

Long Point Lighthouse is located 331 feet above sea level atop a cliff named Devil's Cove Head in Twillingate. Situated in Iceberg Alley, the view is a front row seat to whales and icebergs.

Every spring and summer thousands of icebergs travel these waters before melting in warmers waters south of Newfoundland.

It is considered to be that portion of the Labrador Current, that flows southward from Flemish Pass, along the eastern edge of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, to the Tail of the Banks.

Icebergs and sea ice flowing south from Iceberg Alley created the Titanic disaster of 1912.

Longpoint Lighthouse

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:57:09 UT

Long Point Lighthouse is located 331 feet above sea level atop a cliff named Devil's Cove Head in Twillingate. Situated in Iceberg Alley, the view is a front row seat to whales and icebergs.

Every spring and summer thousands of icebergs travel these waters before melting in warmers waters south of Newfoundland.

Built of stone in 1876 and a range of 22 nautical miles.

It is considered to be that portion of the Labrador Current, that flows southward from Flemish Pass, along the eastern edge of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, to the Tail of the Banks.

Icebergs and sea ice flowing south from Iceberg Alley created the Titanic disaster of 1912.

Tags: Crow Head, Devil's Cove, hospitality, icebergs, Labrador, lighthouse, Longpoint lighthouse, Newfoundland, NL, tourism, travel, Twillingate

Museums

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:38:21 UT

a wealth of history to discover

Twillingate strives to preserve its history and there are numerous museums and exhibits to explore. Take an afternoon to stroll through and don't hesitate to ask questions. There is a wealth of history to discover.

Northeast Church Heritage Museum

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:44:03 UT

Contact: 709-884-2827

The Northeast Church Heritage Museum was built in 1868 and closed it's doors to public service in 1987. It boasts a hand-carved pulpit and communion rail as well as a restored Bevington Pipe Organ.

A group of local citizens acquired the building when it became in danger of demolition. The group has since evolved into the North East Church Heritage Association with the mission of preserving the building as a Church Museum.

The building will be open to visitors during July and August and may be viewed at other times by contacting any member of the Association.

Ocean Tours

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:36:00 UT

feel the spray from a humpback whales blow-hole

No visit to Twillingate is complete without an ocean tour. Our experienced tour operators can get you close enough to feel the spray from a humpback whales blow-hole, or even the opportunity to dip in a net and capture your very own bergy-bit. The photography opportunities are plentiful, from wildlife, sea birds, sunsets and icebergs, you will end your day peacefully after a tour of our rugged coastline.

PARKS AND PATHS

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:12:54 UT

Top of Twillingate Trail

Twillingate's coastline is laden with many foot paths offering breathtaking views.

A perfect uphill hike to the "Top of Twillingate." Part boardwalk, part woods trail. A climb to the top of the hill provides a view of the entire island of Twillingate. It's a remarkable nature walk and bird watching area.

* Completing this walk involves vigorous uphill trekking so please assess your fitness level accordingly before you go and take plenty to drink.

Some important highlights:

- dry trail with some up hill areas
- lookout platforms at various areas
- 18 1/2ft. tower at the top of trail
- top of trail 327ft. above sea level
- new boardwalk around "low mist pond"
- new community flower garden
- tiolet facilities near trails' cabin
- in summer season,students work on trail
- canteen will be open at cabin when students working
- walking time approx. 1 -11/2 hours

Other foot paths and trails:

- Minty's Farm Rd & walking trail
- Hospital Pond walking trail.
- Codjack's Cove
- French Beach
- Roger's Cove
- Smith's Lookout
- Burnt Island Tickle
- Long Point Trail
- Sea Breeze Municipal Park
- Hospital Pond Walking Trail

Interesting rock formations:

- Natural Rock Arch Formation
- Queen Victoria Profile
- Gorilla Face
- Naked Man
- Bear's Head
- Man Sitting on Cliff
- Cobra Snake
- Figure of Indian
- Codjack's Tooth

Peyton Wood's RVPark

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:29:00 UT

Peyton's Wood - RV Park and Campground

P.O. Box 314
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
Contact: Bernice Anstey

In-season: 709-884-2000
- May thru Oct
Off-season: 709-884-5532
- Nov thru April

A 2 star rated RV Park. The last of Newfoundland's Beothuck Indians lived at this location for some time with the John Peyton family.

The RV Park has modern conveniences, hiking trails, is close to the beach, the Twillingate Museum & boat tours. 55 sites & one cottage containing fully serviced, semi-serviced and unserviced/tent sites.

website

Prime Berth - Historic Fishing Village

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:15:45 UT

P.O. Box 133
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
709- 884-2485 /fax: 709- 884-5226
website

"Prime Berth" refers to the best fishing ground spot allotted each season to the fishermen by simply drawing lots.

The Prime Berth was a winner of the 2004 Provincial Cultural Heritage Tourism Award.

The owner David Boyd's own father was a fisherman for 40 years. So he is well suited to explaining our way of life with great detail as well as great experience.

The Prime Berth Museum gives us a glimpse of Newfoundland & Labrador's past through its restored fishing premises.

Interpreters guide you through the fishing museum interpreting Newfoundland's traditional inshore fishery as you go.

Demonstrations of cod splitting and salting occur daily.

Public Services

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:31:29 UT

Important Phone Numbers:

Town Office
Tel: (001)709-884-2438
Fax: 709-884-5278

Health Center - 709-884-2131
Ambulance - 709-884-1414
Twillingate Pharmacy - 709-884-2345
Save Easy Pharmacy - 709-884-2200
Royal Canadian Mounted Police -709-884-2811
Fire Department - 709-884-2224

A list of Public Services

Venture Credit Union
Twillingate Town Hall & Fire Department
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre
Masonic Temple
Scotiabank - ATM available
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Twillingate Pharmacy
Twillingate Post Office
Department of Human Resources & Employment
Orange Lodge
Twillingate Women's Institute
Crow Head Town Hall
Twillingate Recreation Centre - with swimming pool
Twillingate Ballfield
George Hawkin's Memorial Arena
Save Easy Pharmacy
Department of Fisheries & Oceans
J.M. Olds Collegiate - High School
Twillingate Island Elementary School
Sunset Manor - senior's home
Lion's Club
Twillingate Public Library
Lion's Playground
Trailer Dumping Station
Durrell Post Office
Twillingate Harbour Authority

Public Telephone Outlets

R&J Restaurant
Anchor Inn Motel
Golden Restaurant
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre
Aliant

Quintessential Vocal Ensemble Visiting Twillingate - June 10, 2010

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:01:28 UT

As part of its mandate to support Music Education, QVE is also pleased to be presenting in-school workshops to students in local schools.

This initiative is made possible in part by the generous support of the Mercy-Presentation Education Fund.

Twillingate Island Elementary – Thursday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Teacher Contact: Eleanor Cameron Stockley

Twillingate - Thursday, June 10 at 8 p.m.
St. Peter’s Anglican Church

Media information:
Michael Rosales, General Manager
Tel: 709-722-1169 (h) 709-754-6933 (w)
E-mail: contact@qve.ca
Web: www.qve.ca

***Tickets $8 at the door

Skipper Jim's Boat Tours

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:05:42 UT

#5 Gillard's Lane
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
local: 709-884-2336
Cell: 709-884-6842
Skipper Jim's Boat Tours
Twillingate Astronomical Observatory
email

Let Skipper Jim take you and your group on a cruise down the great iceberg passage and watch with amazement as these 10,000 year old giants float by.

Perhaps even pick up some bergie bits for your refreshing beverage or evening cocktail.

Specializing in personalized group tours

Tour the Heart of the Twillingate Isles with a man who has fished these waters his whole life. His love of the ocean and vast knowledge of its natural surroundings will surely make your venture with Skipper Jim unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Skipper Jim will take you on a spectacular journey to witness the picture perfect glacier carved cliffs, he will unlock the natural splendors and secrets beneath these mysterious waters. The hidden natural caves and cascading waterfalls will be unveiled and these images will be etched into your many memories.

The experiences and the memories created by this magnificent journey will surely be something you will cherish and carry with you for many years ….

Until you return with your friends to Tour with Skipper Jim again!

St. Peter's Church Museum

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:21:36 UT

St. Peter's Anglican Church stands as a grand heritage structure in Twillingate as well as one of the oldest wooden churches in Newfoundland. The cornerstone for St. Peter's was laid on November 6, 1839.

The church's bell was purchased by the people of all religious denominations as a thanksgiving for the great seal harvest of 1862. The bell bears the inscription, "In memory of the Great Haul, 1862".

A beautiful stained glass window exists in the church near the front with the inscription of "To the Glory of God and in memory of William Harnett,

Principal of St. Peter's High School, and Lay Reader at St. Peter's Church, 1915 - 1945. Installed in 1976 by ex-pupils and friends".

This dedication of the stained glass window was held on August 1, 1976 in dedication to a well remembered principal of St. Peter's School - William Harnett.

St. Peter's Church has strong connections with St. James Anglican Church in Poole, Dorset - ( A county of south-west England where many of Twillingate's ancestral ties originated.) and was actually built in it's image.

The above photo shows St. Peter's on the left and St. Jame's on the right. It isn't difficult to see the resemblance between the two churches.

To see even more similarities look at the photos below:

<-- St Peters | St James -->

Poole was the home of many Newfoundland merchants and in particular John Slade.

Slade contributed timbers to the building of St. James Church and acquired from the old church the brass candle sconces.

Those sconces which he gave to St. Peter's still decorate the walls today.

Steven Rodgers

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:57:17 UT

Steven can be found playing accordion, pipe organ, piano and tin whistle music st the Southside Museum every Monday, Wedesday and Friday from 3-4pm, June 29-August 3,2009.

Admission by donation only.

The 2011 Census

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:26:36 UT

The 2011 Census is staffing 35,000 jobs across Canada.

Staffing approximately 839 jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2011 Census

If you are over 18 years old and can commit to at least 20 hours per week including evenings, weekends and holidays, apply now.

Rates of pay ($14.72 to $18.04 an hour) vary by assignment. The work period is early March to the end of July 2011, depending on assignment.

Census jobs

Please tell friends and family about opportunities to work on the census. Visit the 2011 Census website for more information.

To download and submit an online application, visit the website here.

Plus de 35 000 emplois sont offerts au Recensement de 2011 partout au Canada.

Si vous êtes âgé de plus de 18 ans et que vous êtes prêt à travailler au moins 20 heures par semaine y compris les soirs, les fins de semaine et les congés fériés, postulez maintenant.

Le taux de rémunération (de 14,72 $ à 18,04 $ de l’heure) varie selon l’affectation. La période de travail commence au début mars et se termine vers la fin juillet 2011 selon l’affectation.

N’hésitez pas à parler à vos amis et votre famille de ces perspectives d’emploi au recensement. Visitez le site Web du Recensement de 2011 pour obtenir plus d’information à ce sujet.

Emplois au recensement

Pour télécharger et soumettre une demande en ligne, visitez le site Web www.recensement2011.gc.ca

The Durrell Museum

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:15:54 UT

P.O. Box 83
17 Museum Road
Durrell, NL
Canada
A0G 1Y0
Contact Lloyd Bulgin
709-884-5537

In 1973 a group of Durrell citizens organized themselves as the Durrell Museum Association in an effort to preserve the old Arm Lads Brigade Armoury and Training Barracks.

The Arm Lads Brigade Armoury was built in 1910 and this effort was expended to preserve the memory of all those who served their country during wartime. This lead to the official written history of the Arm Lads Brigade entitled "A Legacy of Pride."

A winner of The Manning Award for Excellence in the Public Presentation of Historic places.

The Durrell Museum also has a Polar Bear exhibit which reflects the arctic ice flow surrounding the island every winter, complete with a polar bear which drifted into town in 2000 from the ice flows.

*** Open 10 am daily from early July to late August.
*** wheelchair accessible, library & giftshop.

The Great House Haul, 2011

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:23:09 UT

In 2010 the Isles Wooden Boat Building Committee (founded, 2008) acquired an old merchant retail store from its owners, former Twillingate Mayor Danny Bath, and his Wife Wanda (nee Greenham).

The store was used by a number of merchant firms, including the Howletts and Ashbournes, and is thought to be over 100 years old.

The building tow from South to North Island is tentatively scheduled for this coming FRIDAY, 15 JULY. Approximate start time is 9:00 am.

In 2011 the store will be transported from its current location in Durrell (Twillingate) to a parcel of land on Twillingate's North Island near our community partners, the Twillingate Museum & Craft Shop.

The first part of the move was made on 9 June, and the final stage is set for Wednesday, 27 July, 2011 (start time 2:00 pm). It will feature an old-fashioned house haul, and be part of the local Fish, Fun & Folk Festival.

Locals and visitors alike will have a chance to man the ropes for the haul*

This Facebook group is intended to give a background to the building's move in 2011, as well as a history of the structure and the firms which once used it.

In 2010 the Twillingate Town Council declared the old store a Municipal Heritage Structure. The story of the building was featured in the February, 2011 issue of Downhome Magazine, and in two June (2011) issues of the Lewisporte Pilot.

*Only persons aged eighteen (18) and over will be permitted to participate in the haul, and must sign a waiver of liability form. The Committee suggests a donation of $20.00 per participant towards building renovations.

The second stage of the move will involve towing the structure by sea using long liners from South to North Island. This will take place sometime between 1-26 July.
The date cannot be fixed in advance, as the Committee must wait for perfect wind, weather, and tidal conditions on the day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

Come join us for all the fun!!!

The Split Peas - a local sing group

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:14:05 UT

Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
1-709-884-2282 or 884-2801
email

A very successful Newfoundland female music group established in Twillingate in 1993.

The Split Peas have been featured on CBC's Land and Sea and their music featured in the movie "The Shipping News" as well as enjoying four recordings of their own.

The 2009 show starts June 16th at the Touton House and runs until August 20th - Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Admission $10.00.

TOWN SERVICES

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:46:27 UT

Town Office
Tel: (001)709-884-2438
Fax: 709-884-5278

Health Center - 709-884-2131
Ambulance - 709-884-1414
Twillingate Pharmacy - 709-884-2345
Save Easy Pharmacy - 709-884-2200
Royal Canadian Mounted Police -709-884-2811
Fire Department - 709-884-2224

A list of Public Services

Public Telephone Outlets

R&J Restaurant
Anchor Inn Motel
Golden Restaurant
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre
Aliant

Town Updates

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:37:45 UT

Twillingate Adventure Tours

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:28:09 UT

P.O. Box 273
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
1-888-447-TOUR (8687) local: 709-884-5999
fax: 709-884-5113
website

Come join Captain Perry Young and narrator Kim Young aboard the M.V. Daybreak as they introduce you to wildlife watching, unbelievable photo opportunities and narrated tours.

Located in the heart of Iceberg Alley, Twillingate Adventure Tours will guide you to icebergs, whales, sunsets and many other spectacular views that the beautiful islands of Twillingate has to offer.

Don't miss this opportunity to sight see birds such as murres, sea gulls, black guillemot, turns, shearwaters and puffins. Whales such as humpbacks, fins, minkes, dolphins, and seals abound.

Sing Newfoundland songs with local musicians or step dance to a Newfoundland jig!

Twillingate Community Playground Fundraising Event

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:12:55 UT

WHAT: A Giant Community Walk-A-Thon

WHEN: June 1^st , 2011

WHY: We need to raise approx. $75,000 before our playground build day on August 6^th, 2011!

For More Information:

visit: http://twillingateplay.blogspot.com/

email: twillingateplaygroundcommittee@gmail.com

call: 884-1111, 884-2068 or 884-1537

Details: On June 1^st , different groups throughout Twillingate will participate in a walk-a-thon to raise money for our Community Playground/Fitness Park. We are asking you, as an individual or for your group to help support us by taking a pledge sheet and collecting donations. Then on June 1st, join together as a community in a walk around Hospital Pond anytime between 4pm & 7pm.

Important dates!
June 1st, 2011 - Walk-A-Thon
August 6th, 2011 - Build Day

Pledge sheets will be given to all students of J.M.O.C. and T.I.E. this week, and are also available through any committee member for any member of the community who wishes to walk for our cause! We look forward to seeing everyone at the walk!

Thank you for your support!

Playground Committee Members:

Grant White (Co-Chair)
Mike Johnson (Co-Chair)
Allison Scott (Secretary)
Tonia Gillard (Treasurer)
Dawn Link (Webmaster)
Patti Hicks-Brown (Director)
Paula Mitchell (Director)
Sharon Mercer (Director)
Alicia Elliott (Youth Director)

Tags: fundraiser, Twillingate, Twillingate Community Playground, walk-a-thon

Twillingate Island Boat Tours

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:21:15 UT

P.O. Box 127
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
1-800-611-BERG (2374)
fax: 709-884-5575
website

Cecil Stockley, otherwise known as "The Iceberg Man" is a pioneer in Twillingate in the area of tourism.

He's also the first boat tour operator/iceberg monitor to grace our shores and paved the way for a thriving tourism industry.

With his boat the M.V. Iceberg Alley - Cecil has photographed thousands of icebergs in the past 20 years.

Make use of his expertise to learn all about our aquatic wildlife!

Twillingate Museum

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:04:34 UT

P.O. Box 369
Twillingate, NL
Canada, A0G 4M0
709- 884-2825
fax: 709- 884-2044
website

In 1972 a group of Twillingate citizens gathered to discuss a common interest in preserving the history and culture of this fine town. This museum boasts several historical collections depicting both Twillingate & Newfoundland's past.

Chaired by the Anglican parish priest, Reverend John Spencer, the Museum Committee helped convince the Parish Council to donate the the old Anglican Church Rectory built in 1914 as the future home of the Twillingate Museum.

A winner of The Manning Award for Excellence in the Public Presentation of Historic places.

Walking Trails

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:40:29 UT

Twillingate's coastline is laden with many walking paths that have breathtaking views.

Top of Twillingate Trail

* Completing this walk involves vigorous uphill trekking so please assess your fitness level accordingly before you go and take plenty to drink.

Some important highlights:

Other trails:

Interesting rock formations:

- Natural Rock Arch Formation
- Queen Victoria Profile
- Gorilla Face
- Naked Man
- Bear's Head
- Man Sitting on Cliff
- Cobra Snake
- Figure of Indian
- Codjack's Tooth

Welcome to the town of Twillingate!

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:26:16 UT

What Causes the Streaks and Colors In Icebergs?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:46:07 UT

There is a bluish streak in the iceberg because of the freezing and re-freezing of melted ice.

a bluish streak in the iceberg because of the freezing and re-freezing of melted ice

The natural light scatters the characteristics of pure ice.

However, airborne dust or dirt eroded from land ends up on the glacial surface which forms a noticeable dark streak in the iceberg.

What Is The Largest Iceberg Recorded?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:34:14 UT

The largest Northern Hemisphere iceberg on record was encountered near Baffin Island in 1882.

It was 13km long, 6 km wide and a freeboard (height above water) of about 20 meters.

The mass of that iceberg was in excess of nine billion tons - enough water for everyone in the world to drink a litre a day for more than four years.

Despite this staggering statistic, icebergs from Antarctica may be many times larger than this. In 1987, an iceberg with and area of 6350 square kilometres broke from Ros Ice shelf. This berg had a mass of around 1.4 trillion tons and could have supplied 250 tons of pure drinking water for everyone on earth!

What Shapes Do Icebergs Come In?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:55:59 UT

The Drydock is a familiar form of iceberg

TABULAR, BLOCKY, WEDGE, DOME, PINNACLE AND DRY DOCK

Icebergs come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

No two icebergs are the same, however there are categories to place an iceberg in such as, tabular, blocky, wedge, dome, pinnacle, and dry dock are used.

Tags: and dry dock, blocky, dome, pinnacle, tabular, wedge

What Should I Watch For When Looking At An Iceberg?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:17:05 UT

Things to look for when observing an iceberg:

Besides the natural beauty and estimating the size of the berg and its shape there are many features which may be noted.

An iceberg may have coloured streaks, caves and tunnels, old and new waterline notches, even objects such as boulders or birds are seen on icebergs.

In an extremely magnificent occasion you may witness an iceberg breaking up or rolling over.

Where Do Icebergs Come From?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:01:22 UT

Icebergs mainly in the North Atlantic come from about 100 iceberg producing glaciers along the coast of Greenland.

However, a few originate in the eastern Canadian Artic Islands. Ninety per cent of Newfoundland's icebergs - which originate on the western coast of Greenland - are among the fastest moving glaciers in the world, up to 7km/hr.

The icebergs that are seen around Newfoundland are carried by the Labrador current.

Where Do Icebergs Go?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:09:48 UT

Icebergs travel a long distance before deteriorating.

They originate about latitude 75 degrees north in Baffin Bay. An iceberg may travel 4,000 km south to around latitude 40 degrees north (800 km south of St. John's, NL).

Extremely unusual sightings have been seen in Bermuda.

Where to Stay

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:34:34 UT

Whether you are looking for a relaxed, companionable atmosphere, or a secluded quiet getaway, we have what you need.

...restored salt box houses

Twillingate offers a wide range of choices, from fully equipped and modern cottages, family-run B&B's, an RV park, to traditional motel accommodations and restored salt box houses.

There is a perfect place to relax.

Why Are Icebergs Mostly White?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:42:21 UT

why are icebergs mostly white?

Icebergs are full of tiny bubbles making them appear white.

The surface reflects white light giving the iceberg an overall white appearance.

There are sections in the iceberg that appears blue in color, this is because there are no bubbles in the ice.

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ABOUT

About Twillingate

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All Around the Circle Dinner Theatre

All Around the Circle Dinner Theatre

Are Icebergs Salty?

Are Icebergs Unstable?

ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE

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AUK ISLAND WINERY

Auk Island Winery / Downhome Shoppe & Gallery

Bridgework Coming to Gander Bay and Twillingate Regions

Bridgework Coming to Gander Bay and Twillingate Regions

Cameron Hall - Twillingate Theatre

Can You Tow An Iceberg?

Churches

Contact

Town of Twillingate P.O. Box 220 Twillingate, NL AOG 4M0

Tel: (001)709-884-2438 Fax: 709-884-5278

Crafts and Souvenirs

DINING AND SHOPPING

Do Icebergs Hit The Bottom?

Does Iceberg Ice Last Longer Than Fresh Ice?

Festival Schedule of Events 2011

Fine Arts

Fish Fun and Folk Festival 2011

GETTING HERE

By Ferry Connections:

By Road

By Air

Heritage Properties

Heritage Properties of Twillingate

Municipal and provincial heritage properties.

How Close Can You Get To An Iceberg?

How Cold Are Icebergs?

How Do Icebergs Break Up?

How Fast Do Icebergs Move?

How Hard Is Iceberg Ice?

How Many Icebergs Are There?

How Much Do Icebergs Weigh?

How Much Of An Iceberg Is Below Water?

How Old Are Icebergs?

How Pure Is Iceberg Ice?

Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours

Icebergs

Image Gallery

Irene Bridger - Contemporary Christian Music

Karren Churchill

Longpoint Lighthouse

Longpoint Lighthouse

Museums

Northeast Church Heritage Museum

Ocean Tours

PARKS AND PATHS

Peyton Wood's RVPark

Peyton's Wood - RV Park and Campground

Prime Berth - Historic Fishing Village

Public Services

Quintessential Vocal Ensemble Visiting Twillingate - June 10, 2010

Skipper Jim's Boat Tours

St. Peter's Church Museum

Steven Rodgers

The 2011 Census

The 2011 Census is staffing 35,000 jobs across Canada.

The Durrell Museum

The Great House Haul, 2011

The building tow from South to North Island is tentatively scheduled for this coming FRIDAY, 15 JULY. Approximate start time is 9:00 am.

The Split Peas - a local sing group

TOWN SERVICES

Town Updates

Twillingate Adventure Tours

Twillingate Community Playground Fundraising Event

WHAT: A Giant Community Walk-A-Thon

Twillingate Island Boat Tours

Twillingate Museum

Walking Trails

Welcome to the town of Twillingate!

Town of Twillingate
P.O. Box 220
Twillingate, NL
AOG 4M0

Tel: (001)709-884-2438
Fax: 709-884-5278