Welcome to the Central Region

As you explore, you'll see clapboard houses atop rocky coasts, and working wharves that testify to the continuing importance of the centuries-old fishing industry. Most of the people living here are descends of English fishermen who settled the shores more than two centuries ago. There is also a rich Indigenous history that includes the Beothuk and Dorset peoples.

Central is a perfect place to take a boat tour, or for both sea and river kayaking. It's also worth visiting Terra Nova National Park while you're here – 400 square kilometres of boreal forest and coastline, ideal for nature viewing, hiking, golfing, and camping.

Twillingate and Fogo Island are the perfect places to enjoy watching for whales and icebergs. No words can truly capture the experience of coming face-to-face with either of these ocean giants. There's a certain sense of awe that accompanies these encounters.

Videos far, far off the beaten path