Lewisporte is a small town in central Newfoundland, Canada, is situated in a bay close to the mouth of the Exploits River, and has a population of about 3,312. Lewisporte has an excellent port and related facilities that serve the many communities around Notre Dame Bay. Gander and its international airport are just 30 minutes away, east on the Trans Canada Highway. Grand Falls-Windsor, a 45 minute drive west on the Trans Canada Highway, offers all the conveniences of a major centre. Twillingate is a 75 minute drive north of Lewisporte on Route 340.