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The Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary The Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary is making a big difference in the survival of these creatures. I have been in operation now for over twelve years and have already released 2000 three-year olds with my special mark. http://turtles.bequia.net  The Botanical Gardens These gardens are the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. It was built in 1763 and established in 1765 as a commercial breeding ground for plants brought from other parts of the world. Fort Charlotte Fort Charlotte, named after the wife of England?s King George III, was built in 1806 to defend the island from attacks. La Soufriere The end of the highway at Richmond, hikers can climb the western trail to La Soufriere, the massive volcano that takes up the northern third of the island. The Falls of Baleine One of St. Vincent?s most popular northern attraction is virtually unapproachable by land. The Falls of Baleine can only be reached comfortably by boat, usually a day trip out of Kingstown with an organized tour company. National Museum Open on Wednesdays (9:45 am to 11:45 am) and on Saturdays (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm), the Museum features a number of pre-Columbian artefacts and large maps detailing the migrations of the island's earliest settlers. Wallilabou Anchorage Wallilabou Anchorage was the principle Caribbean location for Disneys 2003 hit movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. This world premiere movie is inspired by, and takes its theme from, the popular Walt Disney theme park ride of the same name. Black Point Tunnel Situated on the windward coast,this historical tunnel is the only road access linking the south of the island to the north and only one car can go through this dirt tunnel at a time. Fort Duvernette Alongside Young Island, this fort was built in 1800, 195 feet above the sea to defend the anchorage at Calliaqua Bay. Transportation to the fort can be arranged with the ferry at the dock on Villa Beach. St Vincent & the Grenadines National Trust The National Trust has its headquarters in the old Carnegie Public Library, a building of great architectural and historical merit. Tours of this building are available from Monday to Thursday. St. Mary?s Catholic Cathedral Built in 1823 and rebuilt in the 1930'a by a Flemish monk, this Cathedral displays many types of styles including; Moorish, Romanesque, and Georgian and was all fashioned out of dark volcanic-sand bricks. Kingstown Methodist Church With shimmering colored glass in it's windows and an intricately detailed pipe organ in the balcony, the lighting gives a warm, welcoming feeling in this lovely Cathedral. Montreal Gardens Though they are not as well known as the Botanical Gardens in Kingstown, they hold no less of the exotic beauty found in various flowers, spices and plants. |
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