Canouan in History
A Jewel of the Grenadines.
Canouan Island forms part of the Grenadine’s archipelago of small islands and cays belonging to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Just a short flight or yacht journey from Barbados and neighbouring islands, yet enjoying a worlds away feeling of seclusion, Canouan Estate Resort & Villas offers a collection of Beachfront and Ocean View Villas and Suites, and two to six bedroom Residences on its 1200 un-spoilt tropical acres.
Without Consenting to Lose Sight of the Shore.
In 1498, during Christopher Columbus’s third voyage to the Caribbean, he came upon a few inhospitable islands, one of which he sighted on 22nd January 1498. He named it St. Vincent after the Spanish Saint. The mountainous terrain of St. Vincent allowed the Caribs to resist settlement of the Europeans longer than any other Caribbean island.
Set in the center of the Grenadine archipelago, Canouan is a small island of only 3.2 square miles. Similarly to its sister islands, Canouan’s first settlers (c. 3,000 BC) were nomadic people from South America collectively
referred to as the Ciboney. Then came the Arawaks, who it is purported arrived by canoe around 250 BC. They brought with them the rudiments of farming and fishing along with established Corn and Cassava
crops.
Today Canouan island is inhabited by a population of 1,700 who happily reside in peace and tranquillity.
Weather
Canouan has a tropical climate, with little seasonal temperature variation. The average daytime temperatures range from 24-30 degrees Centigrade (75-86 degrees Farenheit). The driest season is December – April.
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) or US$, with a fixed exchange rate of US$ 1 = XCD$ 2.70. The US Dollar is widely accepted throughout the island.
Immigration
Visitors must possess a valid passport and a return ticket. Visas are not required for citizens of the Eastern Caribbean, North & South America and Europe.
Travelling to Canouan
Whilst getting to Canouan Estate is easy, departing from our enchanting island may prove more difficult. However you wish to travel our team are here to ensure that you have a seamless transition.
Canouan’s (CIW) 5900ft illuminated runway accommodates private aircrafts as large as Boeing 737. Belonging to Canouan Estate is a six-seater Cessna Citation Jet, which can be booked as a shared or private charter from Barbados (BGI), St. Vincent (SVD), St. Lucia (UVF), Grenada (GND) and Martinique (FDF).
We have a dedicated team of flight concierge staff who remain at your disposal to handle the logistics of our private jet bookings.
VIP Arrival Service & Ground Transfers
Enjoy VIP concierge services upon arrival into Barbados where you will be met by our representative who will assist with all in-transit formalities. On arrival into Canouan you will be met and greeted by your driver who will ensure a pleasurable and seamless transition to the resort.
Return trip transfers are complimentary and take approximately 10-minutes. Please note that island departure tax may vary by your means of travel. For guests travelling via SVG air, departure tax is inclusive. Private Jet and Private Charter flights may incur additional charge.