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A British fort begun in 1763, completed and named in 1806 in honour of Queen Charlotte, on a ridge about 180 m high. A 360° panorama over Kingstown and the Grenadines; paintings by Lindsay Prescott recount the history of the Black Caribs.
Official websitetourism.gov.vc→Founded in 1765 and billed as the oldest botanic gardens in the Western Hemisphere, about 1.6 km from Kingstown. Open 7am to 6pm, entry US$5 for a non-resident adult, guided tour EC$10; an important site for the Saint Vincent parrot.
Official websitenationalparks.gov.vc→A park beside the Wallilabou River, about 22 km from Kingstown, with a natural pool, a small waterfall, picnic areas and a restaurant. Open 9am to 5pm, US$5 for non-residents; the neighbouring bay was a Pirates of the Caribbean film location.
Official websitenationalparks.gov.vc→The country’s summer carnival, which lasts about two months and peaks between late June and early July. The programme includes Miss SVG, the parade of bands, the Calypso Monarch, the crowning of the carnival king and queen and many private parties.
Official websitediscoversvg.com→An Easter regatta, in March or April, billed as the most popular in the southern Caribbean: races for yachts and local double-enders, model boats and entertainment ashore. It is organised by the Bequia Sailing Club.
Official websitediscoversvg.com→A festival launched in 1995 by Basil Charles and singer Dana Gillespie, held from late January to early February. Basil’s Bar, nicknamed ‘The House of Blues’, hosts local, regional and international artists.
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