Excursion St. pierre on foot tour at Saint Pierre

Explore the history and heritage of Saint-Pierre on-foot during a picturesque walking tour of the Old Town.

Saint-Pierre, Downtown Area, Old Town, Walking Tour

1500s, and for some reason, never claimed by the British during their colonial conquest of North America. St-Pierre is the host to the seat of colonial government and maintains its French heritage.

French & North American Architecture, Local Landmarks, Arche Musée et Archives, Shopping

Whilst strolling through the narrow and colourful streets of the Old Town, discover the fascinating history of Depending on your ship's docking location, either begin your tour downtown or take a shuttle bus to the downtown area. Take a guided and narrated, approximately 1.24-mile (about two-kilometre) walking tour along the historic, cobblestone streets of the Old Town of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, a tiny slice of French territory located in mid-Atlantic Canada. Saint-Pierre was first settled by the French fishing fleet in the this small French island through its delightful blend of French and North American architectural styles. Learn about this lovely island and why it remains French to this day. Pass by local landmarks and observe the daily lifestyles, and many other details, that make Saint-Pierre unique. Your tour concludes with a self-guided visit to the Arche Musée et Archives. Afterward, you may commence the short walk back to the pier or opt to remain in town for additional shopping and exploration, and return to the ship at your leisure.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Saint-Pierre, Downtown Area, Old Town, Walking Tour, French & North American Architecture, Local Landmarks, Arche Musée et Archives, Shopping

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.24 miles (about two kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the shuttle bus. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or jacket, raingear, bottled water, and Canadian Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence, timings, and itinerary may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.