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Magdalen Islands

Shaped like an elongated fish hook, this string of islands is held together by white sand dunes. Steep, red sandstone cliffs skirt the shore, forming a dramatic backdrop for the 300 kilometres of pristine sand beaches that ring the islands. Gabled houses painted every colour of the rainbow stand out like sentinels against the unbelivelievably blue sky. Be prepared to find the best lobster, the best crab, fabulous maritime music and a lilting French accent with an Acadian beat during your stay on the Islands.

Savour the tastes of the Islands

An epicure's destination, the Maggies offer a wide range of foods from the sea and the land to delight the gourmet in you

Authentic Island Culture

Originally Acadians and now part of Québec, the Madelinots will enchant you with their colourful speech and warm welcome

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Wind sports paradise

The geography and location of the archipelago make it the ideal spot, no matter which direction the wind is coming from for sports such as kite ski

Endless beaches

With its 300 km of beaches, the Magdalen archipelago offers visitors a sense of total freedom

Plan your bike trip

Touring the Islands by bike is a fine way to get off the beaten track and take full advantage of the extraordinary land and seascapes

Explore the Islands in a sea kayak

Follow the Water Trail. Discover the beauties of the coast and admire red sandstone cliffs sculpted by wind and wave

Hiking on the archipelago

Hiking is one of the most invigorating ways to explore the archipelago

Discover the work of art of the Island's artists and craftspeople

Give in to temptation! Revel in the glorious diversity to be found in the galleries, boutiques and workshops

News?

July 1, 2010
Les Isles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands), Canada
The best kept secret in Canada's Quebec maritime is Les Isles de la Madeleine, -islands an isolated archipelago of seven inhabited islands in the Gulf[...]
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May 3, 2010
Beginning of the M.V. Ivan-Quinn Regular Season
The Société des traversiers informs you that the N.M. Ivan-Quinn will start her regular navigation season on Monday, May 3, 2010.
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April 15, 2010
New Direct Link with Îles de la Madeleine
As of Thursday April 1, Îles de la Madeleine Islands are now connected with the mainland by weekly bus transportation toward Quebec City and the Mar[...]
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