We took the 10:30 ferry to Change Island, located north east of Twillingate. The crossing was just under 30 minutes. The cost was $12 return for the three of us and the car. The return ferry, scheduled for 5:00 didn’t arrive until 5:40. The weather turned out to be excellent; clear skys and a warm 13C.
From the ferry dock to the main settlement on the north side of the island is about 12 KM. It is a small town now of some 200 people. At it’s peak the population was over 5,000; enough to support 5 schools. Now there is just 1 with 9 students covering grade 1 to 12. Overall, the island seems to have retained more of the traditional character of Newfoundland; or put another way the character has not been hidden behind fast food restaurants, big box stores, etc.. Like it’s neighbour Fogo, it seems to be building up a bit of an arts community.
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