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Saint-Pierre et Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, officially the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, located off the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land.

Type IslandPopulation 5,513

Why go

  • Overseas collectivity of France.
  • Served by Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP).

History

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, officially the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, located off the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land. It had an estimated population of 5,513 in 2026 and its residents are French citizens; they elect their own deputy to the National Assembly and participate in senatorial and presidential elections.

Airports

Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP) 8.8 km to the centre
Saint-Pierre, SP, PM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Saint Pierre) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Halifax, Montreal, St. John's (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Miquelon Airport (MQC) 31 km to the centre
Miquelon, ML, PM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Saint-Pierre
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ile aux Marins
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Saint-Pierre - Île aux Marins
Ferry route
Outdoor
Saint-Pierre - Miquelon
Ferry route · SPM Ferries
Outdoor
Miquelon -> Saint-Pierre
Ferry route · SPM Ferries
Outdoor
Saint-Pierre -> Miquelon
Ferry route · SPM Ferries
Outdoor
Saint-Pierre - Fortune
Ferry route · SPM Ferries
Outdoor
Fortune -> Saint-Pierre
Ferry route · SPM Ferries
Outdoor
Saint-Pierre -> Fortune
Ferry route · SPM Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FSP has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Halifax, Montreal, St. John's). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Saint-Pierre, 7.2 km); routes include Saint-Pierre - Île aux Marins, Saint-Pierre - Miquelon, Miquelon -> Saint-Pierre.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach