The Island
Canouan
Three and a half miles of hills, reef and white sand in the southern Grenadines.
Canouan
Canouan lies about 25 miles south of St Vincent, in the Grenadines. It is about 3½ miles long and 1¼ miles across at its widest. Mount Royal, the highest point, rises to 877 ft (267 m) inside the Estate. The village is on the west coast.
BeachesSix beaches, always a beach day
Eating and DrinkingYour villa, and the tables of the island
Kids ClubComplimentary from age three
Canouan Tennis ClubThree floodlit hard courts
GolfUnder renovation: more to come
NatureThe reef, the turtles, the tortoises
HistoryFrom the first islanders to today
The VillageThe boats, the market, the regatta
Spa and WellnessThe spas of the island
Sandy Lane Yacht ClubThe marina on the north-west coastGood to Know
- Say it 'can-ah-wan'
- The name thought to come from caouane, a Carib-origin word for a large sea turtle; often translated as 'island of turtles'
- People about 1,700 at the 2012 census
- Weather daytime 24 to 30°C (75 to 86°F); driest December to May, coolest November to February
- Walk the trail to the top of Mount Royal, a steep climb of about 45 minutes with the Grenadines below; we recommend going with a guide, arranged on request
- Out on the water sailing by catamaran, motor boat or RIB to the Tobago Cays and the other Grenadines; fishing (jigging, casting, fly); diving and snorkelling, arranged by our concierge
- Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, on the Estate; our team books treatments
- Island tour viewpoints and historic sites, for four to six guests per vehicle, arranged on request
- Nature tortoises, turtles, the reef and the plants are on the Nature page
Medical Care
- A doctor and a nurse on site, 24 hours a day
- Our own clinic on the Estate
- The island's local clinic as well
- A pharmacy on the island
- Emergency evacuation arranged when it is needed
The Island
Questions?
Reservations team: +1 784 458 8000
or reservations@canouan.com