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A main fishing center until the beginning of the 20th century. Today, there are only a few fishermen and farmers.
Geography
To the north, the Mount Royal rises to 260 meters, providing a magnificent view of the neighbouring islands. Very beautiful beaches, among which Charlestown Bay.
Status
The island is part of the state of St Vincent and the Grenadines, independant since 27 October 1997 and member of the Commonwealth with Kingstown on St Vincent as capital.
Language: English
Currency: Caribean Dollar EC$ (1 US$ = 2.7 EC$), US$ accepted.
Population: 750 |
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Nautical information |
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 No visas required.
- Ids only for US, Canadian, and United Kingdom citizens (staying no longer than 6 months).
- Passports for all other citizens (staying no longer than 1 month).
- Clearance and customs are compulsary and charged. 5 EC$ per person over 12 and day with a maximum of 35 EC$ = licence for a chartered boat (60 to 140 EC$ depending on size).
Hoist the Q flag. Only the skipper is allowed on shore to clear customs and immigration. He should have the ship's papers and passports of all crew members and will make things easier for himself by having prepared three copies of the crew list.
No pets allowed unless they have been in quarantine for six months.
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Practical information |
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- Airport has connexions to St Vincent, Bequia, Mustique and Union Island.
- Several ferrys connecting to St Vincent via Bequia, and Union Island via Mayreau.
- Taxis are available, ask at hotels.
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Comments |
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- 18 hole Golf Carenage Bay Beach & Golf Club - T.: (784)458-8000 - Fax : (784)458-8885 - VHF 16 - Email :
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- http://www.canouan.com
- Casino Big Point near Carenage Bay
Canouan is supposed to be the turtle island! Snorkling in really wonderful water, but the Charlestown anchorage is prone to surge. |
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