Are you looking for a unique winter experience? Head to the Îles de la Madeleine! This archipelago in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence was named one of National Geographic’s 25 best trips to take in 2020, and you’ll soon understand why!
Read MoreA popular summer destination, the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago is as exciting a place to visit in the winter. Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the region is accessible by plane or by ferry (from Souris, Prince Edward Island). Here are three good reasons to experience the Islands during the cold season!
Read MoreRising out of the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and at the mercy of the wind, the Îles de la Madeleine are a hilly, green archipelago surrounded by rugged red cliffs and white sand beaches. Even in the hollow of a small valley, it’s impossible to escape the sea air on the Islands (not that you’d want to!).
Read MoreBaby seal watching on the ice surrounding the Îles de la Madeleine is a unique and exhilarating experience. Stéphanie Giacomotto, from Nord Espaces, recently participated in a seal-watching adventure offered by Château Madelinot. We asked her to tell us about it.
Read MoreFrom late February to mid-March, visitors can go on a helicopter excursion to enjoy a unique experience among the whitecoats. Bundled up in winter survival suits, we found ourselves in the magical world of baby seals, which are absolutely irresistible in their icy cradles.
Read MoreIn 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 MoreWhat 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 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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