Miquelon, a French island community a 90-minute ferry ride from Newfoundland, is preparing to relocate its village because rising seas and stronger storms threaten its low-lying site. Most homes stand on sand and gravel only one to two metres above sea level. A marker at the harbour shows projected storm water reaching 3.7 metres by century’s end, high enough to inundate the town. Hurricane Fiona, which severely damaged homes in nearby Port aux Basques, sharpened fears that Miquelon could face a similar disaster. The mayor says moving is necessary to protect residents and ensure the community can endure.
The plan is to build a new neighbourhood on higher ground less than a kilometre away. Nearly a dozen homes are already under construction, and France’s Barnier Fund will buy properties from residents who choose to move; their old houses will then be demolished, with no new construction allowed there. The process is voluntary and expected to unfold over decades. Some residents support the move, while others believe the current town should first be defended with protective work. For people with deep ties to their homes, leaving means losing family memories, heritage and a familiar place. France has not previously relocated an entire village, and President Emmanuel Macron has pledged 20 million euros for lots accommodating 75 houses - about half the number officials expect will eventually be needed.
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