Île aux Marins
Region: Off Saint-Pierre
Nature
A small island with colorful fishing shacks and shipwrecks, a photo opportunity landmark.
Tourism in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Heritage Museum (Musée Héritage)
Region: Saint-Pierre
Cultural Heritage
The archipelago's largest museum displaying Prohibition-era smuggling artifacts and indigenous culture.
Villa Cutty Sark
Region: Saint-Pierre
Modern Architecture
A unique building constructed from smuggling crates. Interior tours are popular.
Cap de Miquelon (Langlade Cape)
Region: Miquelon-Langlade
Nature
A viewpoint overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from cliffs where whales can be observed.
Grand Colombier Island
Region: North of Saint-Pierre
Nature
Atlantic puffin breeding grounds. Summer-limited boat tours available.
Cod Salt Storage Ruins
Region: Saint-Pierre Old Port
Cultural Heritage
19th-century stone warehouse complex remaining from the fishing golden age.
Free France Monument
Region: Saint-Pierre Waterfront
Monument
A monument commemorating the 1941 joining with Free France.
Belle Rivière Nature Trail
Region: Langlade
Nature
A wetland trail through taiga vegetation for wildlife observation.
Lighthouse Tour Cruise
Region: Departing from Saint-Pierre Port
Maritime
View the offshore Île Verte lighthouse and shipwrecks from aboard a vessel.
Isthmus Tombolo
Region: Miquelon
Nature
A unique landscape where a sandy isthmus divides the sea, traversable on foot at low tide.
Suggested itineraries
2 Nights 3 Days Express Saint-Pierre Tour
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Heritage Museum, Harbor Town Cuisine, Île aux Marins Half-Day Tour
Enter by ferry from Fortune, touring the old town and museum. Day 2 features a small island cruise and local winery, with shopping on the final day.
5 Days Nature-Filled Miquelon & Langlade
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Tombolo Hiking, Whale Watching, Wetland Trail
Take a domestic flight to Miquelon to experience magnificent nature. Belle Rivière wetland and farm experience before returning to Saint-Pierre on the final day.
Travel tips
- Passport required for entry (separate from Schengen).
- Voltage 220V with French C/E plugs. Bring conversion adapter.
- Even in summer, temperatures can drop to around 10°C, so warm clothing is essential.
- Island transportation via rental car or taxi, with bus service only in summer.
- Currency is Euro. North American dollars not accepted in stores.
- Local SIM purchase recommended due to high roaming charges.
- Off-season restaurant closures require advance confirmation.
- Dense fog can cause poor visibility and maritime route cancellations.
- English is understood but simple French greetings facilitate smooth communication.
- Hiking trails through wetlands are slippery, waterproof shoes recommended.
- Alcohol provision to those under 21 is prohibited.
- Regular medications may be unavailable on the islands, bring supplies.