FAQ

 

Climate

The island of Newfoundland enjoys summers that average a temperature between 10 and 20 Celsius. The winters are surprisingly mild by Canadian standards, between 0 and –5 Celsius, though with a high rate of precipitation. Newfoundland’s climate can best be described as moderate and maritime.

View Environment Canada’s Website for current Twillingate forecasts and weather reports.

 

Currency

Financial institutions will provide credible exchange rates while converting to the Canadian Dollar. Most local businesses use cash only.

There is a major Canadian bank (ScotiaBank) in town capable of converting most international currencies, bank machines capable of making international transactions are also available 24 hours a day.

 

Electrical current

110 volts/ 60 cycles AC.

 

Entry into Canada

Please refer to the Government of Canada’s website for detailed entry requirements.

 

Goods and Service Tax Rebate

On September 25, 2006, the Government of Canada announced the elimination of the GST Visitors’ Rebate Program effective April 1, 2007 as part of a package of spending restraint measures.

You can anticipate being taxed 13% on all goods and services while visiting Newfoundland. For more information regarding the changes to the visitor rebate program please visit the Government of Canada's website.

 

Health Insurance

Canadian hospital and medical services are excellent.

It is recommended that visitors to Canada obtain traveler’s health insurance before leaving their country because health insurance plans often do not extend coverage for services received outside the country of residence.

Twillingate boasts a 49 bed, modern hospital.

 

Icebergs

Although not officially sanctioned, Twillingate is locally described as, “The Iceberg Capital of the World”. Positioned within the “Iceberg Alley”, Twillingate is one of Newfoundland’s prime locations for spotting and touring the many giants that break off the ice cap in Baffin Island. Mid May to Mid July is often considered the prime season for viewing icebergs.

 

Water

The tap water at The Ocean View Retreat is amongst the cleanest in the world and very safe to drink. Sourced with a personal artesian spring well, the water quality at The Ocean View Retreat is professionally monitored and maintained.

 

Whales

The many tour operators of Twillingate specialize in providing you with a comfortable and safe environment for viewing both icebergs and whales. The many whale species that migrate to Newfoundland take advantage of the abundant feeding grounds before going to more southerly destinations in the winter. It is very common to see a wide variety of species from May to as late as November.