Small, but sublime, the island of Saint Lucia bursts with breathtaking vistas. The forest-capped peaks of volcanic spires rise from the sea, waves lapping golden shores. Blissful blue coves beckon beach breakers looking for a dip with a view. If you can tear yourself away from the coastline, adventure inland for a rainforest hike, a mud bath in wild springs or a stroll through colonial ruins.
Visit Saint Lucia: get started
Find your picture-perfect moment on the best beaches in Saint Lucia. Go north for gorgeous Rodney Bay or south for the mountainous Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton). Visit Pigeon Island for a history lesson, Castries for the best Saint Lucia restaurants, and Gros Islet for their Friday night street parties. Book Saint Lucia all-inclusive resorts or hotels with us!
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Saint Lucia travel guide
Destination facts
Language
English and Saint Lucian French Creole.
What to bring back
Colourful wooden masks by local artist Zaka, cocoa sticks to make what locals call cocoa tea (hot chocolate) at home and an album of traditional Saint Lucian folk music.
What to eat
Fresh seafood, conch fritters, fried plantain, callaloo (a green leaf vegetable side dish) and the island’s national dish: green figs (what locals call green bananas) and saltfish.
Fun fact
It might be hard to believe, but Saint Lucia is the only self-governing country in the world named after a woman! That woman is none other than Saint Lucy of Syracuse, a Christian martyr. Named by stranded French sailors and initially colonized by the French, the island was also on-and-off controlled by the British who referred to it as Helen of the West Indies.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents, visa, taxes and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
