Take a Walk on the Wild Side in Grenada,‘the Spice of the Caribbean’
February, 2012. (Grenada, W.I.)— On your next holiday, do something different and watch giant leatherback turtles nest on the beach, come face-to-face with mona monkeys, swim amongst hundreds of vibrantly coloured fish or view the splendors of Jason de Caires Taylor’s Underwater Sculpture Park. All of this and more is possible in Grenada, ‘the Spice of the Caribbean.’
The lush, tropical island of Grenada is home to an array of wildlife, making it the ideal destination for nature and outdoor enthusiasts. An impressive one-sixth of the island consists of parks and natural wildlife sanctuaries. Each year, endangered leatherback turtles make their way to Grenada’s Levera Beach to nest. Conservation efforts are underway on the island to ensure this species remain protected. Those visiting the island during nesting season (mid-April to July) can arrange to see these striking creatures up close.
Year-round snorkeling and scuba diving provide an excellent opportunity to experience Grenada’s marine life, including brightly coloured coral, schools of fish, stingrays, sharks and turtles. With over 50 dive sites, the world’s first Underwater Sculpture Park, along with impressive shipwrecks, Grenada is home to some of the best diving in the Caribbean.
A hike through the Grand Etang National Park also allows visitors to experience the island’s wildlife and if you’re lucky, you may even spot a mona monkey. Grenada is the only place these monkeys can be found in the wild, outside of Africa.
For those looking for a different type of Caribbean getaway, Grenada has it all. Lounge on the beach and soak up the sun’s warm rays, or take the opportunity to experience nature at its finest.
About Grenada Board of Tourism
The Grenada Board of Tourism’s objective is to market and promote Grenada as a preferred year round Caribbean tourist destination, while providing technical and managerial support to the travel trade, industry partners and airlines. For more information on Grenada, contact the Grenada Board of Tourism at 416-595-1339, email at tourism@grenadaconsulate.com or visit www.grenadagrenadines.com. To receive the Grenada Board of Tourism’s regular newsletter please visit the website.
How to Get to Grenada from Canada 

Grenada can be reached via Air Canada Vacations that operates a seasonal non-stop flight from Toronto to Grenada (Saturday departure with easy connections from 65 Canadian gateways available at www.aircanadavacations.com) from December 2011 until April 2012. Caribbean Airlines recently launched their year-round twice-weekly direct flight from Toronto to Grenada. AC operates year-round daily flights from Toronto to Barbados (Saturday & Sunday departures from Montreal) with connections on LIAT to Grenada year-round. West Jet operates a flight from Toronto to Barbados with connections on LIAT to Grenada year-round. Sunwing offers charter flights at select times of the year. Alitours is also offering year-round land arrangements (www.alitours.com).
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February 22, 2012
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