For boat travel to the Îles de la Madeleine, there are several possibilities. There is a daily ferry service to the Islands from the town of Souris on Prince Edward Island. There is also a weekly ferry-cruise that can be taken from Montreal or from Chandler, in the Gaspé Peninsula.
Entry Island is the only inhabited island in the archipelago which cannot be reached by road. There is a daily ferry service to and from this island.
Several different cruise companies now include the Îles de la Madeleine on their Canada/New England cruise itinerary.
Ferry from Prince Edward Island
Groupe C.T.M.A.Daily ferry service between Prince Edward Island and the Îles de la Madeleine. This 5-hour ferry crossing allows you to combine a tour of the Atlantic provinces with a cruise on the St. Lawrence. The M.V. Madeleine is a very comfortable ship offering a multitude of services such as a cafeteria, dining room, movie theatre, daycare centre, cabins, entertainment, etc.
Ferry-Cruise from Montreal and Chandler
Groupe C.T.M.A.CTMA offers weekly cruises for approximately 450 passengers in cabins between Montréal, Gaspésie and the Îles de la Madeleine. On the way, the ship sails by Québec City and Tadoussac, stops in Chandler and then goes on to the Îles de la Madeleine. On the way back, it stops in Chandler, Québec City and Montréal.
Entry Island Ferry
S.P. Bonaventure, GGR Cyr Transport (Transport Local)Ferry Service between Cap-aux-Meules and Entry Island. Departure from cap-aux-Meules harbour at 8:00 am and 3:00 pm in front of the Coast Guard building. Departure from Entry Island at 9:00am and 4:00 pm. Fares, adult: 25$, between 2 and 12 years old: 18$, under 2 years old: free.
Another Cruise Lines
This section contains all the information you need to make a success of your stopover in the Îles de la Madeleine.
The island chain known as the Îles de la Madeleine is strategically located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, right on the main routes used by cruise ships operating between Canada and New England and making stops at ports in Atlantic Canada [Halifax (N.S.), Charlottetown (P.E.I.), St. John's (Nfld) and Saint John (N.B.)], along the Saint Lawrence River [Quebec and Montreal], in the north-eastern states and in the islands of St- Pierre et Miquelon.
When you make the Îles de la Madeleine your next destination, your passengers will enjoy a truly exceptional and memorable experience: the Îles de la Madeleine retain their authentic insular culture, and the open, natural environment has a unique charm of its own. The natural heritage of the archipelago has been preserved, with endless shores and seascapes to delight the eye and soothe the soul. When you choose the Islands, you make a date with a natural environment which is both incredibly rich and terribly fragile, subject as it is to any changes in its various elements, its size, its origins and its evolution. You also have a date with the legendary hospitality of the Island population, warm-hearted people who will greet you with a welcoming smile. The Islanders' colourful speech, with it's distinctive accent and vocabulary, will delight your ear, setting the background for a relaxing interlude of complete enjoyment.
A stop in the Îles de la Madeleine is a chance to explore and share a lifestyle shaped over centuries by the pervasive presence of the sea. This is reflected in the delectable typical regional cooking, In addition, the mild maritime climate helps prolong the summer weather well into the month of September.
Of course, you can be sure that we will do everything in our power to ensure that you have a pleasant stay in the Islands, one that will be everything you expected and more.
We hope you will enjoy your stay in our little corner of Paradise.
As a port of call, the popularity of the Îles de la Madeleine has been on the rise since the 80s. Cruise ships have been visiting Cap-aux-Meules regularly since 2000. The year 2003 was particularly noteworthy because several cruise ships visited the port: the Levant, the Polar Star and the Prinsendam from the Holland America Line. In 2004, Europa's name was added to the list of cruise ships visiting the Islands.
Several groups and individuals have collaborated to develop the cruise market in the archipelago: Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine, the Chamber of Commerce of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the regional municipality, Transport Canada, Développement Tourisme Conseils and the Groupe CTMA united their efforts to promote the Islands as a port of call and improve the hospitality structures for passengers. Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine is a member of the Association des croisières du Saint-Laurent, and Québec Maritime; they also work in close collaboration with various ports in the Atlantic Provinces.
The port of Cap-aux-Meules meets all the requirements to respect the new international standards of security (ISPS).
To obtain more informations about the Cap-aux-Meules wharf,
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Distances in nautical miles
Below, approximate distance in nautical miles between Cap-aux-Meules and :
| Montreal, Qc ................. |
680 |
|
Port-aux-Basques, Nfld .. |
115 |
| Quebec, Qc ................... |
541 |
|
Saint John, Nfld ............. |
420 |
| Tadoussac, Qc .............. |
435 |
|
Corner Brook, Nfld ......... |
202 |
| Percé, Qc ..................... |
148 |
|
Charlottetown, PEI ......... |
140 |
| Halifax, NS ................. |
340 |
|
New-York, NY ................ |
836 |
| Lunenburg, NS ............ |
435 |
|
Boston, MA ................... |
720 |
| Baddeck, NS ............... |
133 |
|
St-Pierre et Miquelon, Fr |
240 |
| Sydney, N.É. ................ |
125 |
|
Rotterdam, NL ............... |
2610 |
Useful Addresses
Tourist Information
Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine
128, chemin principal
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec)
G4T 1C5
Port Authority
Transport Canada
264, chemin du quai
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec)
G4T 1J4
Customs
Douanes Canada (bureau local)
235, chemin principal
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec)
G4T 1R7
Shipping Agency
Groupe C.T.M.A.
313, chemin du quai
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec)
G4T 1J4
Station Agent
Développement Tourisme Conseils
Nadine Blacquière
70, chemin principal
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec)
G4T 1C1
Chamber of Commerce
Chambre de commerce des Îles
735, chemin principal, suite 103
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec)
G4T 1G8
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This document contains all the information you need to make a success of your stopover in the Îles de la Madeleine.
The island chain known as the Îles de la Madeleine is strategically located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, right on the main routes
used by cruise ships operating between Canada and New England and making stops at ports in Atlantic Canada [Halifax (N.S.),
Charlottetown (P.E.I.), St. John's (Nfld) and Saint John (N.B.)], along the Saint Lawrence River [Quebec and Montreal], in the north-eastern
states and in the islands of St- Pierre et Miquelon.
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sales and marketing representative to obtain the cruise brochure.
