Roseau

Parks & gardens

Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Dominica's first designated national park, it preserves landscapes shaped by intense volcanic activity. Highlights include the Valley of Desolation with its bubbling mud pools, Boiling Lake, Titou Gorge, and Emerald Pool.

Nature

Morne Watt

A stratovolcano in southern Dominica, standing 1,224 m tall as the country's third-highest peak. Located within a national park that includes volcanic features like Boiling Lake and the Valley of Desolation, it's a popular trekking destination.

Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau

A Catholic diocese based in Roseau, the capital of the Commonwealth of Dominica, with jurisdiction over the entire country. It falls under the Archdiocese of Castries and is part of the Antilles Episcopal Conference.

Nature

Morne Plat Pays

A volcano in southern Dominica whose last eruption is believed to have occurred around 1270 AD. It's a good place to see distinctive volcanic terrain up close.

Nature

Morne Trois Pitons

A national park near Roseau, Dominica, famous for Boiling Lake, the world's second-largest hot lake. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers both volcanic landscapes and tropical rainforest.

Zoos & aquariums

Dominica Botanical Gardens

A botanical garden in Roseau once regarded as the finest in the region, though it suffered major damage from Hurricane David in 1979. Since being restored, it has become a hub of cultural life in Roseau and a center for conservation research.

Temples & religious sites

Roseau Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral stands in Roseau, the capital of Dominica. As the seat of the Diocese of Roseau, it's a worthwhile stop while exploring the city.

Nature

Woodbridge Bay

A bay that is home to the port serving as Dominica's main gateway. Along the coast north of Roseau, visitors can take in quiet seaside scenery.