Newfoundland & Labrador - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island - page 390

Telephone Calling the islands is an international call, meaning you must dial 011 in
front of the local number. Phone service links in to the French system, so beware of
roaming charges on your mobile.
Time Half an hour ahead of Newfoundland Time.
Tourist Information ( www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com ) The visitors center, near the ferry
dock, provides a map showing all the banks, restaurants etc. Staff also provides informa-
tion on the islands' hotels and tours and make bookings for free.
Voltage 220V; Canadian and American appliances need an electrical adapter.
Getting There & Away
AIR
Air St-Pierre ( www.airsaintpierre.com ) flies to St John's, Montréal and Halifax. There are
two to three flights weekly to each city. Taxis to/from the airport cost around €5.
BOAT
From Fortune on Newfoundland, the St-Pierre Ferry ( 709-832-3455;
www.saintpierreferry.ca ; 14 Bayview St; adult/child return $93/58) makes the hour-long trip to
and from the island once daily (twice on Wednesdays) in July and August. It runs less of-
ten the rest of the year. Departure times vary, so check the schedule. The boats carry foot
passengers only. You can leave your car in the parking lot by the dock (per day $9).
Getting Around
Much can be seen on foot. Roads are steep, so prepare to huff and puff. The visitors cen-
ter rents bicycles (per half/full day €10/15). Local ferries head to Miquelon and
Langlade; check with the visitors center for schedules and costs.
CENTRAL NEWFOUNDLAND
Central Newfoundland elicits fewer wows per square kilometer than the rest of the
province, but that's because huge chunks of the region are pure bog land and trees. The
islands of Notre Dame Bay - particularly Twillingate, when icebergs glide by - are ex-
ceptional exceptions.
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