Steeped in history and with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, St.Lucia is the ideal Vacation spot for touring and exploring. Much of the Island is still in its natural state with  thriving tropical plant and animal life across the Island. Many people are amazed when they first view the lush green Caribbean landscape of St.Lucia, especially when viewed from the air and from the sea.

One of the more popular tour spots in St.Lucia is at Pigeon Island. In 1778, after defeating the French at the Battle of Cul de Sac, the English established a base in Gros Islet Bay. They hauled guns to the small island making a fortress on the top of one of the hills. On their maps the main island was now marked Saint Lucia, while the smaller one was ‘Pigeon Island’.


Many disasters affected the wildlife there also. In 1780, the island was struck by a terrible hurricane that sunk and damaged many of the English ships. But by 1782, there were so many boats at anchor in the Bay, it was almost possible to walk across it without getting your feet wet. In 1817, another hurricane hit the island and some buildings at Pigeon Island were damaged severly. They were later repair and added others to form barracks for several hundred men. Many of the soldiers that occupied them died, not in battle but from diseases. The garrison was finally abondoned and the guns removed. For a while the buildings were used to house East Indian labourers brought in to work on the estates. Then in 1901 troops from the Morne moved in, to escape yet another epidemic of yellow fever. When they left, the island was over-taken by animals such as birds and bats.


The care and protection of the 40 acres that once made up Pigeon Island has now become the reponsibilty of the Saint Lucia National Trust. The park was officially opened in the year of Saint Lucia’s independence; February 23rd by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra. Today, Pigeon Island comes alive when world events such as the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival are held every year. Many visitors enjoy the ambiance and sit on the beautiful lawn to watch and listen to world famous artists as they perform.

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