Five places to visit whilst on the west coast of Saint Lucia

Canaries River

The Canaries River is beautifully situated in a forested area in Canaries. It is about a 5-minute drive from the highway.

Do not wonder! The Canaries River is easily accessible plus the road is in good condition!

I heard the water forcefully hitting the rocks as we approached the river. As I inhaled the clean air, I felt the fresh cool breeze hug me. What a feeling!

I had a great time on the riverbanks at Tony’s Place. It made for a perfect relaxation day.

The neat setting served as a great place to have a picnic, chill with loved ones and site see to enjoy the lush vegetation.

There were tables, chairs and a grill to turn the river lime into a cookout.

You could catch fish and crayfish, take a bath in the river or eat the fruits fresh from the trees.

Optional but ideal out of courtesy! Tip Tony after using his place even though it is free. Help him maintain it so it could be as lovely upon your next visit.

There is also a water treatment plant close by.

Bouton

I have heard many stories about poverty and the “backwardness” in the Bouton community so I was curious to visit the place for the first time.

Bouton used to be the talk of the town, so much so, that individuals would jokingly ask if one was from Bouton to indicate that they were harebrained.  

There is a small, single paved road from the Soufriere Highway that leads to the Bouton Combined School which is the only public building in the community.

The drive to the community was long. I was worried that we would go down the precipice so I was not at ease.

At last, we made it! The trip to Bouton was breathtaking and had me in awe. Bouton screams everything tropical.

I enjoyed the view of the peak of the Pitons, the cruise ships coming in and how the sea and sky formed one as I tried to look beyond the horizon.

Bouton is extremely peaceful! I did not hear any music nor people talking. I did not see a shop nor vendors along the road. It was almost like an empty town.

I enjoyed taking pictures, picking mangoes and tamarind and conversing with the few community members I saw.

Piton’s Waterfall

One of the first things you see as you enter the Piton’s Waterfall vicinity is a large parking. My relatives made it a picnic area!

Pay a fee before entry and hike for about 3 minutes then voila! For a moment, it seemed like I was out in the wilderness because I saw no sign of life.

The adventurous walk was filled with trees, birds, stairs and rocks!

The falls echoed in my ears as I got closer.

True beauty! Piton’s Waterfall is a beautiful place to escape, have a family outing and comfortably enjoy nature.

You could sit next to one of the three pools or soak in the water. The pools range from cool to warm and are shallow and great for kids.

There is a pool with warm water set in a manner to receive a back massage. I did enjoy!  

The rocks directly beneath the waterfall were slippery. I nearly fell!

The walk to Piton’s Waterfall could be tasking for people with mobility issues. It might be tiring for children.

Changing rooms are available.

Sulphur Springs

The Sulphur Springs is a must visit just to have a unique experience. I did not get to enjoy the mud bath this time around because the place was overcrowded.

Click on link to see more about my last Sulphur Springs experience

The world’s only drive in volcano

Anse L’ivrogne Beach

Right there in Choiseul! Anse L’ivrogne Beach is also known as Sevoigne Beach.

Picturesque! Anse L’ivrogne Beach lays at the base of Gros Piton. It has very soft white to golden brown sand, beautiful palm trees, clear water and lots of pebbles.

The long beach is secluded so getting to it is that of exploration. We drove until we got to the ruins of the 18^th century sugar plantation then walked until we got to the beach.

I viewed what was left of the old sugar plantation with fascination as the wheel turned. What was that I kept thinking.  

There are lots of trees and rocks along the way to the beach. I was surprised at the number of fish I saw in the stream as I crossed the bridge.

Anse L’ivrogne Beach was peaceful and made for the perfect place for leisure time and fun.

There were people on the other side of the beach grilling, playing music and having a good time.

You could hike the Gros Piton trail through Anse L’ivrogne Beach.

What to do whilst at Anse L’ivrogne Beach? Watch the pelicans search for their meal. Build sandcastles, fish or have a fun filled family racing game. Cover yourself with the white sand, enjoy the sea breeze and watch the wave as it approaches the shore or splashes on the rocks.

Enjoy the simple pleasures that are worth millions! Enjoy the gift of life and living in paradise!

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Reems Sonson

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