Petit Canouan
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenadines
Petit Canouan
About Petit Canouan
An uninhabited island wildlife reserve and BirdLife International Important Bird Area located approximately 8 km north-northeast of Canouan. The 4.18 km² island supports the largest seabird nesting colony in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, hosting tens of thousands of sooty terns whose numbers are said to darken the skies during nesting season, along with magnificent frigatebirds, brown boobies, laughing gulls, and roseate and royal terns. The island is critical for regional seabird conservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Petit Canouan located?
Petit Canouan is located in Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at coordinates 12.82, -61.35.
How do I get to Petit Canouan?
To get to Petit Canouan, the nearest city is Charlestown, Canouan (8 km).
How large is Petit Canouan?
Petit Canouan covers approximately 4.18 square kilometers (2 square miles).
When was Petit Canouan established?
Petit Canouan was established in 1987.