Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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Countryside and towns · Quebec · 12k people
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Locals say les Îles · “La perle du golfe”
Islands of red cliffs and warm hearts
Red of the island's famous cliffsDeep blue of the Gulf of St. LawrenceSandy beaches and dunes
Bienvenue aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine! Ici, on vit au rythme de la mer et du vent. Prenez le temps de respirer l'air salin et de goûter à nos fruits de mer.
Clubs for Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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The room
One room for everyone around Îles-de-la-Madeleine. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Musée de la Mer Maritime history and seal hunting exhibits
- Butte du Vent Highest point with a 360° view of the archipelago
- Site historique de la Grave Old Acadian fishing village with artisan workshops
- Phare de Borgot Iconic red-and-white lighthouse
- Parc de Gros-Cap Coastal cliffs and hiking trails
- Plage de la Dune du Sud Long sandy beach, popular in summer
- Outdoors Hiking along the red cliffs
- Outdoors Kayaking in the lagoons
- With kids Building sandcastles on the beaches
- With kids Visiting the marine interpretation centre
- Evenings Live music at local pubs
- Evenings Summer dance parties
- Locals love Fishing wharves
- Locals love Sandy beaches
Through the year
- Festival de la coquille Saint-Jacques September Scallop festival in Grande-Entrée
- Festival des voiles July Sailing regatta and maritime celebrations
- Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) June 24 Quebec's national holiday with bonfires and music
- Festival de la Mi-Carême March Acadian mid-Lent tradition with masked visits
- Festival de la chanson August Local and Acadian song festival
Maritime climate with strong winds year-round; temperatures are moderated by the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Best: Summer (July–August) is ideal for beaches and outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “Madelinot”
- A resident of the islands
- “Ayoye”
- Wow or ouch
- “Bienvenu”
- You're welcome (Acadian usage)
- “La grave”
- The shore area
Getaways
- Kings County (PEI) Short ferry from Cap-aux-Meules to Souris
- Charlottetown (PEI) Drive from Souris after the ferry
- Cape Breton Highlands (NS) Scenic drive via ferry and Trans-Canada
Local flavour
Rooting for Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Lobster Fresh from the surrounding waters
- Scallops Harvested locally
- Pot-en-pot (seafood pie) A Madelinot specialty
- Fricot (Acadian chicken stew) Comfort food with Acadian roots
- Sugar pie (tarte au sucre) A sweet treat
- Coques (clams) Dig for them on the beaches
Where people go
- Lighthouses Guiding mariners for centuries
- Fishing wharves Hubs of daily activity
- Red cliffs Iconic sandstone formations
- Sandy beaches Stretches of fine sand
- Lagoons Sheltered waters teeming with life
- Colourful houses Painted in bright hues
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Rural Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.