Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre is the capital of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, it is also the Largest city in the country. The best time to visit is usually during July, August and September, here there is favourable temperature and less frequent rainfall.

The climate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon due to its geographical location in the Atlantic Ocean is wet and windy, with mist and fog, the island has no dry season, the warm season starts from July to September, and the cold season lasts from Mid -December to the end of March.

The culture in the Island in steep in French culture, the cuisine on the Island is based on seafood like lobsters, snow crab, mussels, and especially cod.

The major religion practised on the Island is Roman Catholicism.

The official language spoken is French.

There are two active airports in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, transportation in Saint Pierre and Miquelon are available as local ferries, motorised bicycle rentals, bicycle rentals, but Car-rental agencies are resistant to renting to tourists. There is very little crime in Saint Pierre and it is considered to be one of the safest places in North America.

There are no major festivals or events in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, but from mid-July to the end of August, folk dances are often held in Saint Pierre's square.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon are home to various attractions and things to do, some of these include;

• Ile aux Marins - This island is located off the coast of Saint Pierre, and it used to be inhabited but has been abandoned for some time. It features the remains of a fort, the shipwreck of the Pacific, the church, cemetery and lighthouse.

• Bus Tour - This is a full tour of the islands and it offers a great avenue for tourist to understand the does and don't in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

• L'Arche Museum - The museum exhibits the islands' history, including Prohibition times. The showstopper is the guillotine – the only one to slice in North America.

• Explore every alley - The winding narrow streets of Saint-Pierre are filled with vibrant shops and must-try restaurants – the key is finding them all. The town of Saint-Pierre isn’t zoned out like many cities in Canada, meaning that you may find the perfect souvenir in a tiny shop tucked among houses on a seemingly residential street. Saint-Pierre’s size makes it easy to explore by foot, so be sure to put on your walking shoes and meander down every possible street.

There are over 100 hotels and accommodations in Saint Pierre and Miquelon providing the best possible housing and satisfactory to your taste. St Pierre and Miquelon hasn’t always been a French overseas territory; it has actually been under British rule a total of 5 times throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, with the French recapturing the archipelago each time until they finally took permanent control in 1816.