Newfoundland and Labrador Product Development Strategy

- 270 -Suggested Tourism Development Ideas Worthy of Further Consideration° Complete development of the Long Point Lighthouse property – iceberg interpretation,restaurant° Varied food service – e.g. tea room or café° In the context of the tourism strategy mentioned above, the development of theTwillingate Experience Centre to provide a range of visitor services and act as a point ofarrival and orientation to the area, and a location for booking local activities.° The plan also proposes development of the harbourfront on the south side of theTwillingate Harbour in a cluster of attractions, activities and experiences.° Develop a series of guided and self-guided tours with interpretation materials in theTwillingate Islands area; as part of initiative there may be some improvements needed tothe hiking trail system.Wesleyville/Newtown (New Wes Valley)This area is still in the early stages of development as a tourist destination area. However, theestablishment and ongoing development of the Barbour Living Heritage Village is providing afocus for tourism activity in the area. There is currently a very limited supply ofaccommodations and other things to see and do, hence this area being identified as a Tier 3destination area.Suggested Tourism Development Ideas Worthy of Further Consideration° Continue efforts to develop and enhance the Barbour Living Heritage Village withexpanded programming; enhanced dinner theatre, and other efforts to strengthen itssustainabilityChange and Fogo Islands – The Island ExperienceAdjacent to the Twillingate area, Fogo and Change Islands offer a unique Newfoundlandoutport experience. Limited visitor services and challenges with respect to access mean thattourism activity in the Islands is limited, but it has been increasing. There is an opportunity tobuild on the appeals and market recognition of the Twillingate area, in combination with Fogoand Change Islands to create a particularly unique tourist destination area in this central partof the province. Tilting was officially designated by the Heritage Foundation ofNewfoundland and Labrador as the first provincial heritage district in 2003.A key requirement for the Islands, if they are to become more of a tourist destination, isimprovements to the ferry service. It needs to be made more tourist friendly, offer morecrossings, and there needs to be better directional and informational signage as well as moreinformation provided to passengers on how the system works.THE ECONOMIC PLANNING GROUP of Canada Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism Product DevelopmentD. W. Knight Associates Strategy and Accommodation Needs Study