Sightseeing ... 
In the 1960s and early 1970s the gardens 
were a popular cricket ground in the Carib¬ 
bean. They have been visited twice by Her 
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince 
Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Forestry & 
Wildlife Division produces a pamphlet “A 
Guide to Selected Trees and Shrubs’’ 
which contains a map and lists the trees and 
shrubs together with a number which is also 
on the map for easy identification. 
Cabrits National Park 
This is a most unusual National Park, just 
north of Portsmouth, an area of 1,313 acres 
including 1,053 acres of marine area; the 
ruins of the 18th century Fort Shirley, the 
largest swamp in Dominica and coral reefs. 
The land consists of a forested peninsula, 
which was the site of important defences and 
fortifications during the eighteenth century. 
The hillsides are scattered with ruins, the most 
impressive being Fort Shirley, which houses 
a small museum. Considerable restoration 
work has begun on the ruins of Fort Shirley. 
Carib Territory 
An area of 3,700 acres of land on the north 
east coast of the island, has been given to the 
descendants of the original inhabitants of the 
Caribbean islands—the Carib Indians. To¬ 
day the Caribs engage in agriculture, fishing 
and their native crafts of dugout canoe and 
basket making. See the alter of the Salybia 
Roman Catholic church which is made from 
a canoe, an immaculate work of art. 
At Sineku see the snake’s staircase, 
L’Escalier Tete Chien , a hardened lava 
flow which juts into the sea and features in 
Carib legends. A number of craft shops can 
also be found along the road. 
Emerald Pool 
A grotto filled by a waterfall surrounded by 
breathtakingly beautiful plants, flowers and 
ferns. Located in the Morne Trois Piton 
National Park, getting to the pool itself is an 
easy ten minute trek off the Castle Bruce 
main road through beautiful woodlands 
about 3.5 miles northeast of Pond Casse. 
EMERALD BUSH BAR • RESTAURANT • BUSH HOTEL • NATURE PARK 
One mile from the Emerald Pool —the heart of Dominica. 
BUSH BAR: 
Overlooking 1’Or River, 
part of the 24 acre Emer¬ 
ald Nature Park. 
RESTAURANT: 
Famous for Chef Peter’s 
creole country cuisine. 
Just drop in! No reserva¬ 
tions requested. 
BUSH HOTEL: 
Carib Cottages and 
bungalow rooms well 
hidden in Dominica’s 
lovely mountain rain for¬ 
est. Moderately priced. 
note: 
1/4 mile off the main road, 
by the I’Or River. Parking at 
the end of a private road. 
Emerald Bush Bar, from the I’Or River. 
Fond Melle/Bois Diable • Emerald Pool/Castle Bruce Road, 
P-O. Box 277, Roseau, Dominica W.l. Phone: (809) 44 84545 Fax: (809) 44 87954 
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Fresh Water Lake 
2,500 ft. above sea level, the lake is less 
than a mile from the village of Laudat with 
motorable roads up to the lake itself. Here 
nature is being combined with technology 
as a hydro power plant is being developed 
to provide island-wide electricity. From the 
Fresh Water Lake area the island’s eastern 
coastline can be seen. 
Indian River 
Take a rowing boat ride up the beautiful 
Indian River for EC$ 15-20 per person. 
This relaxing trip takes you through the 
winding, mangrove fringed river. “Almost 
like the Amazon”, said one visitor. 
La Vie Domnik Museum 
Situated at the Old Mill Cultural Centre 
within walking distance of Canefield Air¬ 
port. The museum captures the geographic 
origins of Dominica, and the history and 
evolution of the culture, in an attractive 
display. It is open Monday to Friday from 
8am to 4pm. 
Mini Zoo 
Located near Canefield, this mini zoo is 
privately owned and houses numerous spe¬ 
cies of small island animals, reptiles and 
birds, including the endangered Jaco parrot. 
Morne Trois Pitons National Park 
This 17,000 acre National Park is situated 
in the south central part of the island. This 
is primordial rain forest and here plants rule 
the earth from which they spring. It con¬ 
tains the Boeri and Fresh Water Crater 
Lakes, as well as the world’s largest Boiling 
Lake and the spectacular Middleham Falls. 
There are several other hiking trails which 
will take you up to the summits of some of 
the other high mountains in this national park. 
Morne Trois Pitons 
A hiking trail offers a fair hike to near the 
summit of this mountain of three peaks, the 
highest peak is 4,550 ft. (1,356m). 
Northern Forest Reserve 
This reserve harbours Dominica’s highest 
mountain, Morne Diablotin, 4,747 ft. 
(1,447m) high; and Syndicate, the habitat 
of the indigenous and endangered Sisserou 
and Jaco Parrots. 
A DIVISION OF: 
SPRINGFIELD TRADING 
(1959) LIMITED 
P.O. Box 21, Goodwill Rd., 
Roseau, Dominica. W. I. 
(809) 44 82340/84525/83425 
After Hours: (809) 44 91339 
Fax: (809) 44 86007 
ADVANTAGES 
• Free pick up and return to Cane¬ 
field Airport, hotels and guest houses 
within a 2 mile radius of our Roseau 
office. 
• All cars are in excellent working 
condition. 
REQUIREMENTS 
• Comprehensive insurance with a 
deductible of US$400 for any dam¬ 
age or loss to the vehicle. 
• Collision damage waiver available 
at the rate of US$6 per day. 
• Drivers must be between the ages 
of 25 and 65 and must possess a 
Dominica driver’s permit. 
• A US$200 deposit is required. 
CREDIT CARDS 
ACCEPTED 
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