Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas collectivity located south of Newfoundland, Canada, and is the last remnant of France's once-vast North American territories. Crime is virtually nonexistent in this small community of approximately 6,000 residents. The primary hazards are weather-related, with harsh winters, frequent fog, and rough seas; maritime conditions can be dangerous, and travellers should exercise caution near the coast. The Centre Hospitalier François Dunan provides basic medical care, but serious conditions require evacuation to Canada or France. Air connections are limited and frequently disrupted by fog and poor weather; travellers should build flexibility into their itineraries.