Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Where France meets North America! Five hundred years of history, pristine wilderness, clean air, and hospitality and of course joie de vivre! Saint-Pierre and Miquelon harbours peace and tranquillity. Life is good on the islands where nature is still unspoiled, and everyday you’ll meet men and women whose hospitality is legendary.

Both Saint Pierre and Miquelon are quaint French towns with a modern twist. Visit the beautiful rebuilt Saint-Pierre's Cathedral, with it’s upper galleries and 100-year-old stain glass windows. The beloved Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse is a distinctive landmark of Saint-Pierre, painted in bright red and white colours it sits proudly at the harbour entrance.

Nature lovers will be in seventh heaven watch seals and wild horses from the same sand dunes, which are littered with the remnants of shipwrecks. The islands are criss-crossed by ancient trails used by hunters and nature-lovers alike, making it a fantastic hiking spot with loads of nature trails

Saint Pierre and Miquelon take pride in their local produce, supplying rare articles that are almost impossible to find anywhere else. Same can be said for the local dining, which is on par with restaurants in France.

Understanding The Geography

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas community consisting of several small islands off the eastern coast of Canada near Newfoundland. It is the only remnant of the former colonial territory of New France.

The island of Saint-Pierre is surrounded by smaller dependencies, which include the island of Grand Colombier, Petit Colombier, Ile aux Marins, Ile aux Pigeons and Ile aux Vainqueurs.

The island of Miquelon is separated from St. Pierre by a 6 kilometre strait with very fierce currents. Fishermen call this section of ocean "The Mouth of Hell". The waters around these islands are very treacherous, and there have been over 600 shipwrecks along the coasts of the islands.

Climate Conditions

The climate is very damp and windy, the winters are harsh and long. The spring and early summer are foggy and cool. Late summer and early fall are sunny.

Every spring, whales migrating to Greenland are visible off the coasts of Miquelon and St. Pierre.