7 Good Reasons to Visit the Îles de la Madeleine
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Are you still considering where to go for your next vacation? Maybe the seven points below will convince you to visit the Îles de la Madeleine!
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Îles de la Madeleine
A green archipelago surrounded by white-sand beaches and red cliffs, the windswept Îles de la Madeleine exert a magnetic attraction. Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Islands are ideal for wind and sea sports. Fish and seafood abound in local restaurants, including the renowned Island lobster.
The natural beauty of the archipelago also inspires the many talented local artisans who create unique works of art for you to take home.
The Islands offer a contrasting but just as lovely scene in the winter. Offering unusual activities such as paraskiing and seal pups observation, it is also possible to discover the archipelago while hiking or snowshoeing.
To plan your trip, check our Îles de la Madeleine section.
Seal Watching in the Îles de la Madeleine
| By Tanya Paquet
In late February or early March, tens of thousands of harp seals give birth to their pups on the ice surrounding the Îles de la Madeleine in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Read MoreFill up on Fresh Air in the Îles de la Madeleine
| By David Lang
Sea, land and wind: three elements that haven’t just shaped the Islands’ exceptional landscapes, but also provide settings for exciting and sometimes unusual outdoor adventures…
Read MoreA Multi-Activity Stay in the Maritime Regions of Québec, for a Great Holiday!
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
If you have little time, but lots of plans—whether you visit in the summer or in the fall when nature puts on her most beautiful colours—a stay at a resort offering lodging and various activities is likely the perfect solution for you.
Read MoreFlairs and Flavours of the Îles de la Madeleine
| By David Lang
What do raw-milk cheese, sand sculptures, blown-glass jellyfish and smoked herring have in common? Each occupies a place of pride among the flairs and flavours of the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read MoreEastern Québec: Adventures Between the Earth and the Sky
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
With the three activities suggested here, you can admire the spectacular landscape of Eastern Québec from high up.
Read MoreDo you know what a “ponchon” is?
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
The word “ponchon” is the term used in Îles de la Madeleine to designate a molasses cask, and it’s also the subject of one of the most popular stories of that region.
Read MorePortrait of an Artist: Sophie Bourgeois
| By Le Québec maritime
Sophie Bourgeois was born on the Îles de la Madeleine. You can meet her and watch her at work glass in several forms in her studio at Verrerie La Méduse.
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