I liked Pied-de-Vent long before I visited the Îles de la Madeleine for the first time in 2012—in fact, it’s one of my favourite Québécois cheeses. At that time, I was on a whirlwind trip and the boutique had been jam-packed with people. Three years later, the boutique was still busy, but this time, I made it into the inner sanctum, where the cheese is made and packaged.
Read MoreAll my senses had been awakened since I’d set foot on the Islands. The brick-red cliffs, the warm sand beneath my feet and a gentle breeze on my skin all confirmed that I was officially on vacation in one of the most beautiful parts of Québec.
Read MoreWhen I think of the Îles de la Madeleine, the wind is present in all of my memories. Strong winds and gentle breezes... Winds that gust and winds that caress the skin... Winds that lift skirts and snatch at hair pieces... Winds that change the landscape, even.
Read MoreThe geography of the Îles de la Madeleine makes this region ideal for cycling. Follow Marie-Claude’s journey as she pedals from one island to another.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.
Read MoreChâteau Madelinot is located in Fatima, close to Havre-aux-Maisons. It’s the largest hotel in the archipelago, boasting 120 rooms, a restaurant, an indoor pool and a laundromat.
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