Calendar

"Mi-Carême" festival

From March 14 to March 16, 2012

Fatima

This is an important festival celebrated mostly in the village of Fatima. This ancestral religious celebration gave Christians a break halfway before the end of lent. It is celebrate during three days with music and original costumes.

Lobster trap launching and the arrival of Lobster Nouveau!

From May 5, 2012 to July 7, 2012

Port de pêche de Grande-Entrée

The launching of lobster traps into the ocean begins on a precise date, the first or the second Saturday of May dependent the ice condition.

Lobster trap launching and the arrival of Lobster Nouveau!

From May 5, 2012 to July 7, 2012

Port de pêche de Grande-Entrée

The launching of lobster traps into the ocean begins on a precise date, the first or the second Saturday of May dependent the ice condition.

La Fête aux Saveurs de la Mer (Flavours of the Sea Festival)

On June 17, 2012

Site de La Côte à L'Étang-du-Nord

The Fresh Taste of the Islands invites you to this festival featuring seafood and local products.

Lobster trap launching and the arrival of Lobster Nouveau!

From May 5, 2012 to July 7, 2012

Port de pêche de Grande-Entrée

The launching of lobster traps into the ocean begins on a precise date, the first or the second Saturday of May dependent the ice condition.

La mer sur un plateau

From July 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012

A festival that celebrates our Maritime way of life in the evocative setting of ?Grande-Entrée Point? (Fishing port). Welcome to the wharf. We know that you will enjoy the many activities that are available to you!

Festival du Homard

From July 12 to July 31, 2012

Grande-Entrée

THE Lobster Festival! Fishermen, plant workers, locals and visitors celebrate the end of the lobster fishing season in the Lobster Capital of Québe

Figurative painting Symposium in L'Étang-du-Nord

From July 23 to July 29, 2012

Site de la Place du Marché à l'Étang-du-Nord

La mer sur un plateau

From July 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012

A festival that celebrates our Maritime way of life in the evocative setting of ?Grande-Entrée Point? (Fishing port). Welcome to the wharf. We know that you will enjoy the many activities that are available to you!

Small Boat building contest (Concours de construction de petits bateaux) - 20e edition

On August 4, 2012

La Grave, Havre-Aubert

Come and demonstrate your boat-building skills during the Acadian Festival! With only 200$ in materials, the shipbuilders will dazzle the participants with their creative genius!

Acadian Festival

From August 4 to August 15, 2012

Site historique de La Grave

Come celebrate the Acadian culture by participating in the festival's activities directly on the historical Site of la Grave!

Sandcastle Contest (Concours de Châteaux de sable) - 25e édition

From August 10 to August 12, 2012

Plage du Havre-Aubert

On Havre-Aubert beach (Sandy Hook), come and build your best sandcastle.

La Fête champêtre, Country Fair

On September 2, 2012

Centre Alfred-Gallant à Fatima

A great opportunity to discover the fresh agricultural produce from the Islands.

2012 Festival Contes en Îles (int'l Story Telling Festival)

From September 7 to September 16, 2012

Plusieurs endroits sur l'archipel

Artists from around the globe share their words every years with thousands of hungry ears. A unique chance to discover this ageless tradition in the middle of the Saint-Lawrence Gulf.

Fêtes de la mer et des marins

From September 7 to September 9, 2012

Site historique de La Grave

Every year, the Islands' first settlement celebrates its maritime traditions. Join us for three days of cultural and sporting activities on the Historical site at La Grave in Havre-Aubert. Welcome aboard!

Festival Images en Vues

From November 2 to November 3, 2012