Dark Tickle Company

Their full story

On the windswept, breathtaking Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland, the Dark Tickle Company is far more than a shop—it's the vibrant, beating heart of St. Lunaire-Griquet. Born from a deep connection to this rugged place, the business is a multifaceted love letter to its home, built around a simple, powerful principle: share the unique bounty of this land, in every form it takes.

At its core is the careful, respectful transformation of hand-picked wild berries—tart bakeapples, vibrant partridgeberries, and deep wild blueberries—into exquisite jams, sauces, and chocolates. Visitors can watch this alchemy through the production area window, a testament to their transparency and craft. But the experience doesn't stop at the pantry. Dark Tickle has blossomed into a community hub, housing one of Newfoundland's leading art and gift boutiques, the historically-themed Café Nymphe bistro, and their famed Dark Tickle Expeditions, which offer thrilling, up-close boat tours to witness towering icebergs and majestic marine life.

This is a model of passionate, community-centric entrepreneurship. They are archivists of local history, creators of local jobs, and stewards of the local landscape. From the warmth of their café hosting live music to the chill of an expedition on the open water, they create genuine connection. To support Dark Tickle is to support a bold vision: that a remote coastal community can thrive by sharing its most authentic flavours and adventures, inviting everyone to taste and explore the wild soul of Newfoundland.