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Take a stroll on Back Harbour Beach one
evening, famed for its beautiful sunsets. Back Harbour is also
the site of the 1963 pre-Beothuck archaeological
dig.
Watch the icebergs
drifting down from the North Atlantic during the summer months, slowly
making their way through
Iceberg Alley, or catch the migrating Humpback whales and dolphins at play.
Take one of the three
boat tour operators in town for a closer view.
Stop at St.
Peter's Anglican Church, built in 1839 to admire the expert
craftsmanship in design and architecture. Pay a visit tot the Anglican cemetery in
Snelling's Cove where a monument was erected in memory of Miss
Georgina Stirling,, the world-famous soprano opera singer who died
here in her native town in 1935.
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This is where the North American day
dawns first and a New World begins; where human history parallels
that of the continent itself.
Perpetual, natural beauty lurks around every
corner to take your breath away. An island community located on
Newfoundland's northeast coast. The oldest settlements, the friendliest welcomes. Twillingate Newfoundland.
Visit one of the best kept secrets in the world! Relax and
breathe the fresh Atlantic air. The scenery is spectacular
and the people wonderfully friendly.
Some of the Hiking
Trails:
 | Minty’s
Farm Road & Walking Trails
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| Codjack’s
Cove
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| French
Beach
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| Roger’s
Cove
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| Smith’s
Lookout
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| Burnt
Island Tickle
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| Top of
Twillingate
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| Long
Point Trail (from Long Point Lighthouse viewing point) along the
coast.
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| Interesting
Walk/Climb over the hill behind the Harbour Lights Inn takes you to
Back Harbour with a breathtaking view over the ocean looking west. |
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Accessible by land, by sea, or by air for
you to explore the eastern edge of North America. Whichever mode you
use, we wish you good travels.
Take the kids to the beach and visit
the
Long Point
Lighthouse for guided tours.
Nature walks along picturesque seaside cliffs and coves or on local beaches will bring
forth interesting specimens of shells, rocks and driftwood. Our rugged coastline scenery will inspire even the most amateur of
photographers.
Rock
Formations
| Natural
Rock Arch Formation (Lower Little Harbour)
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| Profile
of Queen Victoria (Crow Head)
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| Gorilla
Face
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| Naked
Man
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| Bear’s
Head
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| Man
Sitting on Cliff
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| Cobra
Snake
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| Figure
of Indian
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| Codjack’s
Tooth (in Codjack’s Cove) |
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