Saint-Pierre & Miquelon

Frequently Asked Questions

ATMs - Automated Teller Machines are available in banks and several businesses in Saint-Pierre, one ATM is available at the Banque des îles in Miquelon.

Business Hours - Most businesses are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Most shops are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
Displayed prices include taxes.

Camping - There are several camping areas in Saint-Pierre & Miquelon. They are situated at "Le Cap" and at "Mirande" on the island of Miquelon and at "Ruisseau Debons" on the island of Langlade. These camping grounds do not provide any amenities.

Clothing - One must prepare for any eventuality since the weather can be quite unpredictable. A waterproof rain jacket is highly recommended and a warm sweater, as well as a warm hat, especially when voyaging out to sea. Rubber boots or waterproof hiking boots are a must along the hiking trails.

ICAO / IATA Codes

Saint-Pierre	ICAO Code: LFVP IATA Code: FSP
Miquelon	ICAO Code: LFVM IATA Code: MQC

Currency and Banking - The official currency in Saint-Pierre & Miquelon is the Euro (€). Banking establishments will provide currency exchange services, however Canadian (CDN) and American dollars (USD) are widely accepted by most merchants. Major credit cards and traveller cheques are commonly accepted.

   

  

Cell Phone Access - SPM Telecom provides GSM cell phone coverage for their own cell phones. In some areas of the island, Canadian (Aliant) cell phone reception is available.

• Important phone numbers
  • Information: 12
  • Phone rates: 0800 and 0810 (local rates)
• When calling from Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
  • International calls: 00 + country code + number
• When calling Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
  • Country code: +508
  • From Canada and the USA, dial 011 (508) 41 XX-XX

Emergency services - Emergency phone numbers

• Medical emergencies: 15
• Police: 17
• Fire Department: 18

Immigration and Visas - Altough part of the European Union, Saint-Pierre & Miquelon has its own Immigration procedures and regulations. Upon arrival in St-Pierre et Miquelon, tourists are required to have the following documents :

Citizen from the European Union

You must provide a passport, which will be necessary during transit via Canada.

Canadian citizens

Canadian citizens who do not have a passport must provide official identification card with picture and proof of citizenship.

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US Citizens

The new passport-card IS NOT VALID ID for entry to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The passport card is a wallet-size card that can only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. American citizens must have a valid passport.

Other citizenships

Americans and citizens from other countries must carry a valid passport.

Other nationalities must provide a valid passport and in some cases a visa will be required.

Visas are only required if Canadian, American or EU Citizens stay for more than 30 days.

Make sure that any children either have their own passport or photo ID or are registered on their parents documents.

Please contact local authorities for more information.

Tél. (508) 41-15-55
Fax : (508) 41-24-79

Internet Access - There are no cybercafés in Saint-Pierre.

If you want to use a modem connection, make sure you have an phone plug adaptor for French phone outlets.

Time Zone - Saint-Pierre & Miquelon is part of the WTG Time Zone (UTC-3). Saint-Pierre & Miquelon is 4 hours behind Paris and 2 hours ahead of New York.

Telephone and Telecommunications - The phone system in Saint-Pierre & Miquelon is integrated to the French national phone system. The local provider is SPM Telecom.

Television and Radio - Most B&Bs and Hotels are equipped with television sets. In Saint-Pierre & Miquelon, there are two State Run television channels (RFO) and cable access to a number of channels from Canada and the USA (ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX). There are several FM stations who broadcast news from France, AM receivers may pick up Canadian and American stations.

Voltage - Electrical outlets in Saint-Pierre & Miquelon are 220 Volts, 50 Hz and the physical sockets are Standard French. Canadian and American appliances will only work with adaptors and voltage convertors. Some B & B's still have 110V outlets.

Weather - The weather is maritime and changeable, from moments of brilliant sunshine to thick fog, to showers.

• Summer days range from cool to hot with a normal temperature of 16° C (61° F).
• The normal annual rainfall is above 1000 mm and the normal annual snowfall is 300 cm.
• In June and early July, fog is common and should be expected, whereas August and September are sunny, warm and sometimes windy. We can promise no scorching heatwaves!
• Winter snowfalls and snow storms are spectacular and worth witnessing because of the forces involved. The bravest photographers will be rewarded with out-of-this world scenery.

 

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