Two islands comprise this tiny nation—St. Kitts and Nevis—split by a narrow strait and embraced by the Caribbean Sea. Hike or zipline through rainforests or simply unwind while gliding on or under the sea. Think lush green mountain peaks, beaches that range from champagne gold to midnight black sand, and a vibe that is a mix of adventure and zen.
Visit St. Kitts & Nevis: get started
Select a St. Kitts and Nevis vacation package for flights from Canada and the best boutique hotels or beach resorts, perfect for beach and mountain lovers alike. Sizzle on the best beaches like Frigate Bay on Saint Kitts or Pinney's Beach on Nevis, and find tours to top attractions, including Basseterre and Brimstone Hill Fortress. Complete your trip with exciting St. Kitts activities, from snorkelling to playing golf and more.
St. Kitts & Nevis travel guide
Destination facts
Language
English
What to bring back
Colourfully dyed batik fabrics from the Caribelle Batik Factory, a bottle of Mrs Greaux Hot Pepper Sauce, guava cheese, pink conch or shell-based jewellery and local Brinley Gold Shipwreck rum.
What to eat
Fresh seafood and grilled dishes are a staple of the culinary scene. Enjoy fine dining that ranges from Caribbean fusion cuisine to grilled lobster. Local favourites include goat stew (with breadfruit, papaya and dumplings), rotis, saltfish and johnnycakes (cornmeal flatbread), and conch chowder.
Fun fact
The Narrows is a small strait separating the sister islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Only 4-kilometres wide, many brave the swim from one shore to the next or even race across in the annual Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim, leaving from Oualie Beach on Nevis and finishing on Cockleshell Bay.
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.
