FAQ: Do You Need A Passport To Go From Newfoundland To St Pierre?
No passport required. Canadian citizens visiting the islands need only an official government-issued photo ID. Locals speak European French, though many are also fluent in English. The euro is used on the island, although Canadian currency is accepted by most businesses.
Can you travel from NL to St Pierre?
St-Pierre-Miquelon is reciprocating the offer. Travellers from Newfoundland and Labrador will be welcome there beginning Aug. Canadians will have to present at the St-Pierre-Miquelon border a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours, and they also need one upon their return to Canada.
How do I get from Newfoundland to St Pierre and Miquelon?
There are 3 ways to get from Newfoundland to Saint Pierre and Miquelon by bus, car, ferry or plane
- Take the bus from St.
- Drive from Whitbourne – Circle K to South East Bight.
- Take the ferry from South East Bight to Petite Forte.
- Drive from Petite Forte to Fortune, NL.
- Take the ferry from Fortune, NL to Saint-Pierre, QC.
Is there a ferry from Newfoundland to St Pierre?
Two ferries makes regular round-trip runs between Saint-Pierre and Fortune (on the south coast of Newfoundland). Those are passenger-only ferries: you can safely leave your vehicle in the parking lots available in Fortune.
Can you drive to St Pierre Miquelon?
Travelling by car to Saint-Pierre requires driving through Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and taking the ferry. From Argentia, take Route 100 northeast until the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1). Take Route 1 West to Route 210. On 210, head Southwest until Route 220.
Do you need a visa to go to St Pierre and Miquelon?
Having to get a visa to Saint Pierre Miquelon takes all the fun out of traveling. A visa is not required for this destination. Register your trip with the US Department of State!
Can you take your vehicle to St Pierre?
Cars can now board ferry to St -Pierre-Miquelon, as Fortune wharf project complete. It took six years and a million-dollar deal between France and Canada, but passenger vehicles from the archipelago can now roll right into Newfoundland.
Can Canadians travel to St. Pierre and Miquelon?
No passport required. Canadian citizens visiting the islands need only an official government-issued photo ID. Locals speak European French, though many are also fluent in English. The euro is used on the island, although Canadian currency is accepted by most businesses.
What is St. Pierre and Miquelon known for?
During the 1920s and the American prohibition, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon featured prominently in efforts to smuggle alcohol into the US, with infamous mobsters setting up operations on the island. In fact, even Al Capone used the islands, and was a client of Hotel Robert, a hotel that still operates to this day.
How long is the ferry from Newfoundland to St. Pierre and Miquelon?
Hello, the new ferries are actually a longer ride it is 1.5 hours to cross (although it says 55 minutes on the website).
How long is the boat ride to Saint-Pierre?
The ferry trip is only one and one-half hours each way with very comfortable seating. Since you are traveling between Canada and France, you are required to go through customs & immigrations when docking in each location. The ferries are owned and operated by the French of Saint-Pierre.
How do I get to Miquelon?
1)You can take a 6 hour ferry ride from Sydney, Cape Breton, to Port Aux Basque Newfoundland, and drive about 10 hours to get another ferry to St. Pierre and Miquelon. 2) You can take a 12 hour ferry ride from Sydney, Cape Breton, to Argentia, and then drive a couple of hours to the other ferry to St.
Where is St Pierre and Miquelon?
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, officially Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, French Collectivité Territoriale de Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, archipelago about 15 miles (25 km) off the southern coast of the island of Newfoundland, Canada, a collectivité of France since 1985.
Why did France keep St Pierre?
France asked that these provisions of the Treaty of Utrecht be honored, and Britain agreed to this during the Treaty of Paris negotiations. Britain therefore returned Saint Pierre and Miquelon to France in 1763, and allowed visiting French fishermen to come ashore in Newfoundland to dry their catch.
Do they speak English in St Pierre and Miquelon?
Not at all. Most folks in tourism are very fluent in English. Others, for example, resto and B&B workers, are very capable in English.
