Tilting, Newfoundland and Labrador
Tilting is a community on the eastern end of Fogo Island off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. It was incorporated as a town before becoming part of the Town of Fogo Island through an amalgamation in 2011. The community has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada, and has also been designated as a Registered Heritage District by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tilting
Tilton Harbor, Tilting Harbour | |
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Community | |
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Tilting Location of Tilting in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 49°42′N 54°04′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | 1720s |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gerard E. Foley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.63 km2 (6.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 14.1/km2 (42.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 334 |
| Website | Community of Tilting |
| Official name | Tlting National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 2003 |
Tilting is noted for the large number of traditional Newfoundland fishing structures and houses, many of which have been restored in recent years. The community is noteworthy for the longevity of its Irish culture and dialect. It was first settled in the 1720s, though French fishers knew of, and used, Tilting as a summer fishing base from the 16th century until the early 18th century.