Canouan in History
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.