Fun Things To Do

• Every year, in the summer, there is a Basque Festival with demonstrations of harrijasotzaile (stone heaving), haitzkolari (lumberjack skills) and petola.
• Learn more about the French language and culture of the islands with a visit to Saint-Pierre’s newest museum, the Musée Héritage, showcasing many religious and medical artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Sporting Adventures

With over 300 species of birds identified, and more being added each year, birding enthusiasts will feel right at home in Saint-Pierre & Miquelon. Both islands are also home to ancient trails, lunar landscapes, sand dunes and an abundant wildlife, all of which make any hiking expeditions an extraordinary adventure.

Shopping For Bargains

When in Saint-Pierre & Miquelon, you can purchase a number of unique or rare articles that are impossible to find anywhere else in North America including cloudberry jam, articles made from Codfish skin, scale models of boats by local artisans, paintings and drawings by local artists. Visit St-Pierre and Miquelon?s stores and you?ll also find many products imported from France and Europe.

Local Currency

The Euro (EUR), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Many stores and restaurants also accept the Canadian dollar because of the territory?s proximity to Canada.

Weather in St. Pierre, Miquelon