The town of Twillingate was incorporated in
1965. Since then other towns on the Island of Twillingate has amalgamated
with Twillingate. Other than its historic roots, Twillingate's early settlers
were mainly the French fishermen who came to settle in the early 1700's. Twillingate
was given the name "Toulinquet" by the French fishermen, because of
the similarity to a group of Islands off the French coast.
Twillingate Island was linked to mainland Newfoundland with the opening of a
causeway in 1973.
Twillingate is widely known 
throughout the world for its rich history, cultural landmarks, friendly people
and much more. One of the most photographed landmarks on the Northeast
Coast of Newfoundland is the "Long Point Lighthouse", located at Crow
Head, Twillingate.
Twillingate is also home to one of Newfoundland's longest running
family-oriented festivals; "The Fish, Fun & Folk Festival", held
on the last full weekend of July.
Twillingate has also become a photographer's paradise, due to massive icebergs frequently visiting the coastline around the Island of Twillingate.
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