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Canaries is in Saint Lucia. It has a population of 1,862 (2005) and is south of Castries and on the Saint Lucian coast. It is 16 km².
Understand
[edit]Canaries was founded by the French in the 18th century. Its governing body is the Canaries Village Council and it is named after Kannawi, the Creole word for cooking pots.
Get in
[edit]Get around
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See
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The beaches are stunning in Canaries, and you can relax on them all day. although, some areas of the beaches are part of the bay, and could be busy.
- 1 KCK Tropic Tours & Taxi St Lucia (KCK Tours), 255 Flora Villa, ☏ +1 758-716-9977. 24 hours.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- 1 Quent's Bakery and Shop, Cork Street, ☏ +1 758-714-9522. Bakery and shop.
- 2 Skindeify Cosmetics, ☏ +1 758-732-8321. Cosmetics shop with a view of the sea.
- 3 Simply Chique, High Street, ☏ +1 758-714-3580. M-Sa 9AM-7PM, Su closed. Town centre clothing store
- 4 The People's Shop - Brian's Bakery, Cork Street, ☏ +1 758-727-9992. Daily 5AM–8:30PM. Brian's fresh bakery in the store lets you munch on pastries while shopping.
- 5 D&D Variety Shop, ☏ +1 758-715-4798. Daily 7AM-10PM.
- 6 One Stop Shop, ☏ +1 758-459-4538. Daily 7AM-10:30PM.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Justine's Cuisines & Catering Services (Justine's), Dix Street, ☏ +1 758-729-7319.
- 2 Irene’s, Mahaut. Popular for solo dining, good for kids.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Adeline’s Art Café (Adeline’s Café), Anse La verdure, ☏ +1 758-284-1059. Su-Th 8AM-4PM, F 8AM-3PM, Sa closed. Owned by women.
- 2 Back Lane Bar, Riverside Road, ☏ +1 758-518-8057. Pub near the church.
- 3 Bliss Nightlife, Cox Street. Th-Tu 4PM-midnight, W 4PM-4AM.
- 4 Kannawi Chills, Dix Street. Bar with friendly people
- 5 Tension Bar & Grill, Rose land, ☏ +1 758-719-7357.
- 6 Shepherdz Cocktails.
Sleep
[edit]Connect
[edit]You can get a Saint Lucian SIM card for 15 EC$ from Digicel in their stores or from resellers. Flow hands out SIM cards for free, but be prepared to buy a plan on the spot. 4G is the best data available in Saint Lucia.
Wi-Fi is average in Canaries, and is commonly available in major areas, but do not count on Wi-Fi being available in small areas and small restaurants.
Stay safe
[edit]- 1 Canaries Police Station, ☏ +1 758-456-3712. 24 hours.
Deadly wildlife, including snakes and bugs, have caused deaths on the island, and you should keep on high alert. Take bug spray and anti-venom if necessary.
Common foods in Saint Lucia can contain allergens, including eggs and nuts. Allergy information isn't as good in Saint Lucia as most countries, so be careful about what you eat. You also shouldn't go into the foragery at night.
Stay healthy
[edit]The nearest hospital is in Castries, which is 15 miles away. Ambulances and air ambulances are available in Canaries in emergencies. Tap water is generally safe in Saint Lucia, but bottled water is safer to drink.
Cope
[edit]Religion
[edit]There is one church in Canaries.
1 Canaries Seventh-day Adventist Church. It has a toilet inside. 
Laundry
[edit]There are no launderettes in Canaries, although hotels may have laundry services.
Go next
[edit]Castries - Capital of St Lucia
Gros Islet - Northern, seaside town with remarkable beaches
Marigot Bay - Bumpy road adventure, amazing for the daring!
Vieux Fort - Small town on the coast
Soufriere - Small town with a large stadium on the south coast