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.
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…
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.
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.
The word ponchon is a term used in the Îles de la Madeleine to refer to a molasses barrel and also happens to play a key role in one of the region’s most popular stories.
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.
The St. Lawrence is without a doubt the main attraction of the maritime regions of Québec. This majestic waterway flowing through the heart of Québec is the origin of many of the rich natural and architectural features of our regions.