Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

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Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a group of small French islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, the main islands being Saint Pierre and Miquelon, south of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The islands are as close as 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Green Island, part of Newfoundland.

The archipelago has the status of overseas collectivity within France. It is the only remnant of the former colonial empire of New France that remains under French control.

Charts

See Newfoundland and Labrador.

Weather

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Passages

See Newfoundland and Labrador.

Islands

• Saint-Pierre - the smaller island, the only significantly populated town (the capital), and the central area of activity
• Miquelon - the larger island (actually three of them, connected by drifted sand) and village, Basque and Acadian history, and a large amount of wildlife, small farming operations and summer homes

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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Berthing

Ports

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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Anchorages

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Provisioning

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Eating out

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Transportation

• Air Saint Pierre operates non-stop flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in July and August only
• Air service to Saint-Pierre is available via Air Saint-Pierre through: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador;, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montréal; and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
• SPM Ferries, Ferries SUROÎT, and NORDET cross from Fortune, Newfoundland to St. Pierre, Miquelon or Longlade

Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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• St Pierre and Miquelon Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Saint-Pierre and Miquelon at the Wikipedia
• Saint-Pierre and Miquelon at the Wikivoyage

References

• See Canada
• Also see France.

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