Title: Scale House in Christiansted Historic District - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Scale House Tours and Activities

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## Visit Scale House

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#### Learn about the journey of valuable sugar cane, which was weighed here at this traditional colonial station before being shipped to buyers all over the world.

The Scale House building played a significant role in St. Croix’s historic trading industry. It was here, behind the quaint yellow façade, that much of the sugar produced on the island was taken to be weighed before being shipped to Europe. View original measuring scales and step inside the office where the weigh master would have worked.

Built between 1855 and 1856, this two-story house is coated in the same bright yellow as many other colonial structures in Christiansted. Make your way inside through the arched entrance and take a close look at the heavy-duty scales. These were primarily used to weigh sugar cane that had just come from the plantations. From here, the sugar would be logged, packaged and put onto ships as cargo.

The scales also had a role to play in weighing other exports, such as rum, as well as goods that were imported to the island from abroad. Examine the scales closely and try to picture the huge loads this sturdy piece of equipment would once have held. After merchants visited the Scale House, they would usually move on to the nearby Customs House where they would pay their taxes.

Ask the staff to point you to the room that was originally used as the weigh master’s office. This room has been much altered since then. Try to imagine how it may have looked when the weigh master sat here pondering important decisions, which could have had a massive impact on the value of Caribbean sugar across the planet.

Read about St. Croix in the small information center. Find out more about the process of harvesting sugar cane and the preparations that had to be made to transport it over vast distances.

The Scale House is near the waterfront not far from Fort Christiansvaern. The building is open daily with the exception of major public holidays. No entrance fee is required.

## Plan a trip to see Scale House

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### Tamarind Reef Resort Spa & Marina

CA $2,033

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Mar 16 - Mar 23

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YMQ) to Christiansted (STX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (493 reviews)

The staff were incredibly kind!!! They took care of every single request I made and made me feel like I was part of their family!

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### Oceans at Divi Carina Bay Adults Only

CA $3,697

per person

Mar 16 - Mar 23

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YMQ) to Christiansted (STX)

7.8/10 Good! (199 reviews)

Staff was great rooms can use a upgrade but overall it was nice drinks and views were outstanding

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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### The Frederiksted Hotel

Downtown Frederiksted

CA $2,492

per person

Mar 16 - Mar 23

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YMQ) to Christiansted (STX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)

It was charming! Just a one night stay before we got on our live aboard. Staff was very accommodating. Location was terrific…breakfast in the courtyard… very nice!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

### Popular places to visit

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#### Fort Christiansvaern

One of the oldest buildings on the island, this fort offers magnificent views as well as a look back in time to the years of Danish rule in St. Croix.

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#### Old Danish Customs House

You can find out about the history of Estate East Street with a trip to Old Danish Customs House. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots. 

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#### Steeple Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Steeple Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Estate East Street. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. 

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#### Christiansted National Historic Site

Find out about the history of Estate East Street with a stop at Christiansted National Historic Site. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots. 

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#### Judith's Fancy

You can learn about the history of Estate East Street with a trip to Judith's Fancy. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots. 

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#### St. Croix Government House

St. Croix Government House is just one of the places to see in Estate East Street, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots. 

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