Places to Visit in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, America

Places to Visit in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, America

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is one of the overseas collectivities of France located in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. This self-governing territory is placed near Canada at the coordinates of 46°47′ N 56°12′ W. Saint-Pierre is the capital and largest city and French is the official language of Saint Pierre and Miquelon territory.

Geography of Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands are located near the Fortune Bay, about 20 km away from Burin Peninsula in Canada, covering an area of 242 sq. km.

History of Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

Portuguese Joao Alvares Fagundes was the first European to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon on 21^st October 1520. It became overseas territory of France on 27^th October 1946 and overseas collectivity on 28^th March 2003. Earlier Saint Pierre and Miquelon coming under the control of France, British ruled Saint Pierre and Miquelon for many years.

How to reach Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Saint-Pierre Airport is only connected with Canadian cities such as Halifax, Miquelon, Montreal and St. John’s and seasonal flights from and to Sydney and Stephenville, operated by Air Saint-Pierre.

There are regular ferries running between Saint-Pierre and Fortune in Newfoundland and also ferry services offered from North Sydney and Nova Scotia. Taxis, cars and scooters are available for local travel and tourists can enquire at local travel offices.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

Most of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon natives belong to Roman Catholic and France is a widely spoken language all over. Basque Festival is major festival organized during the summer months of every year and the popular sport of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is ice hockey.

Both Saint Pierre and Miquelon islands have nice shops and food corners and the major restaurants in Saint Pierre and Miquelon include:

La Brasserie del L’Ile de France
Le Feu de Braise
Le Maringoin’fre
Restaurant Brian and Brasserie Michae

Things to do in Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

Visit historical sites
Museums
Shopping

Places of interest in Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

Saint-Pierre Cemetery:

Saint-Pierre Cemetery is situated on a gentle slope housing thousands of monuments. It is always free for tourists visit.

Pointe aux Cannon Battery:

Pointe aux Cannon Battery was a fort on Saint Pierre Island. French constructed fort to protect island from British attacks, once it was damaged by the British in the beginning of 18^th century and later it was reconstructed during the 19^th century. Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse is located near Pointe aux Cannon Battery.

Saint-Pierre Post Office:

Saint-Pierre Post Office was constructed with Alsatian style of architecture in the early 20^th century. It looks like a praying monk and entrance is free.

Other places of interest in Saint Pierre and Miquelon are:

Les Salines Fishing Stations
Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse
Musee de l’Arche
Musee de la Prohibition
Musee Archipelitude
Musee Heritage

Best time to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

The summer months are the ideal to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon while Basque Festival will be organized.

Accommodation options in Saint Pierre and Miquelon:

Saint Pierre and Miquelon has many well facilitated accommodation centres ranging from budget to top end hotels offering different facilities and services, available at affordable cost. Euro is the currency in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, generally mid range hotels charge around €50 per day. The prominent hotels and service apartments in Saint Pierre and Miquelon are as follows: