Concours de Châteaux de Sable des Îles de la Madeleine - Events

39th SAND CASTLE COMPETITION ! Build your most beautiful sandcastle at the Magdalen Islands Sandcastle Competition! The largest amateur sandcastle contest in the world invites you to experience a magical virtual weekend from August 8 to 10, 2025. In addition to the contest, the event presents several artists, workshops, games, musicians and local producers. Take part in this sandblasted euphoria by forming YOUR own team of builders and join this unmissable event. By a jury, several scholarships and enticing prizes will be awarded to the builders on Saturday, August 9. Registrations are FREE for all categories! Event: August 8-10, 2025 Registration: July 2025 Be part of the party among the 500 builders and 15,000 visitors! Golden sand, salt water, small and big hands and smiles, that's the recipe for summer happiness in the Magdalen Islands!

Open

Contact

9, road du Sable
Havre-Aubert, G4T 9G9
(Quebec, Canada)

Phone : 418 986-6863 Phone : 418 986-6863 Fax : 418 986-6865

Site de l'entreprise

Social Media

Chargement...

General information

Island	Havre Aubert Island
Nearest Beach	Harbour Beach (Sandy Hook)
Distance from the beach	0 km
We speak	Français, English
Additional Information	Access to the beach Accessible to persons with a physical impairment Pets Allowed
Start date of the event	August 8, 2025
End date of the event	August 10, 2025
Payment methods accepted

Partner establishments

View the page

Autobus Les Sillons

Winner of the Gold Medal for tourist services in the 2010 and 2009 National Grands Prix du tourisme, we are the ultimate reference for sightseeing tours on the Islands. Our dynamic team will introduce you to the most exclusive and unique spots on the Islands. Bus, minibus rental, bike shuttle. Winner of Les Grands Prix du tourisme 2011 - Tourist services and 2006, 2007- transport & travel.

Open
View the page

Boulangerie Madelon

Bakery established since 1964 in the heart of the village of Cap-aux-Meules and a few minutes' walk from the ferry. An outdoor terrace and a dining area will welcome you to enjoy your lunch or savor your coffee. At the Bakery, you will find local products as well as a variety of freshly baked artisanal breads, a beautiful selection of French pastries made on-site, along with croissants and traditional pastries. Our coffee, roasted on-site, is sure to please you! Come and visit us!

Open
View the page

Émerance

France Painchaud draws her inspiration from the rich abundance of the marine environment. Her signature collection, fashioned in precious metals, includes original creations as well as seaside designs inspired exclusively by sea shells found on the beach. Exclusive art jewelry. Look for the "seaside" gold and silver collection. Member of the Visual Arts and Handicrafts Circuit

Open
View the page

Café de la Grave

Gourmet breakfasts, dish of the day, homemade cakes, Island beers, Island products, varied menus, healthy and affordable meals. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere in a historic building.

Open
View the page

Caisse Desjardins des Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Our institution has four points of service and is offering different services: Inter-banking, savings, loans, travellers' cheques and automatic teller 24 hours.

Open
View the page

CFIM - Radio communautaire

The sound of the Sea, your Island's Radio! Local community radio airing : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, focusing on local news, interview and musical content with différent community announcements. Mostly French except for a daily hour of English broadcasting (6:00 to 7:00). Office schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to noon & 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Open
View the page

Coop La Machine

La Machine is a workers' coop that creates clothing and accessories from recycled textiles. We invite you to our shop in Cap-Aux-Meules, Chemin du Quai, where you will find gifts and souvenirs for everyone. Unique eco-design creations, thrift shop items and handmade work from local artisans await in our boutique!

Open
View the page

Jaspe Rouge

Jewellery, articles crafted from driftwood, paintings. Enter the brilliant creative universe of Melodie Lepage and Francis Kapsiak. An exciting variety of sterling silver jewellery, some adorned with hand-cut, semi-precious Island stones, some not. Meticulously crafted one-of-a-kind and limited-series objects. Driftwood puzzles, lamps, mirrors and paintings.

Open
View the page

Auberge La Salicorne

The Salicorne Experience: a unique holiday formula to live the Islands with the Magdalen Islanders. With our original visits, activities & à la carte excursions, discover the beauty & authenticity of our home. The rates include lodging, breakfast, 4-courses dinner and visits & activities. ESTABLISHMENT NUMBERS Auberge : 073640 Camping: 206065

Open
View the page

Le Radar

News, local news, editorials, letters. Available every Friday at 32 retail outlets. You can subscribe to Le Radar by internet : www.leradar.qc.ca« To keep informed, read Le Radar! »

Open
View the page

À l'abri de la Tempête

À l'abri de la Tempête believes in maximum use of local raw materials in the creation of its beers. We started by using locally malted barley, then moved on to harvesting and using fresh flowers, marine algae and herbs. We use locally-grown ingredients to brew our full-flavoured, distinctive beers. Guided tours, boutique and beer pub on place. Follow us on Facebook !

Open
View the page

Proxim pharmacie affiliée - Lapierre et Lapierre

Professionnal services. Blood pressure and diabetes tests. Boutique "Fruits et Passion", cosmetics, gifts, photos, seasonal articles, weekly circulars. Shedule: Mon,-Wed., 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, Thurs.-Fri. 8:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sund. noon to 5:00 pm.

Open
View the page

Restaurant Decker Boy

*** Order by phone only: 418-986-4525 or 418-986-6849. Menu available online at www.deckerboy.com or downloadable below. ***Restaurant open year-round for the past 40 years. Specialty: typical local fritters called “beignets” or “banax.” Soup, seafood pizza, all-dressed pizza, fried chicken, sub sandwich, etc. Kids menu. Eat on-site or order to go.

Open
View the page

La Brûlerie de Café des Îles de la Madeleine

Micro-roasting, coffee retailer, distribution centre & boutique. All our coffees have a unique signature. Come by to discover a great variety of flavours and enjoy a good coffee. In the restaurants, as anywhere else on the Islands, you will find and taste the diversity of our recipes. Extend your stay and pack coffee beans in your suitcases!

Open
View the page

Rachel Drouin Création

Sealskin inspires Rachel Drouin to create unique and modern accessories. Handbags, hats, slippers, boiled wool items, cushions and jewellry from her Les Louves collection highlight the beauty of the material. The multidisciplinary artist Marie Berger exhibits her unique and original artwork: paintings, sculptures, ceramics, nomadic jewellry and mobiles.

Open
View the page

Électro Informatique Michaud

Électro Informatique Michaud offers products and services, both in store and on the road, to meet all your needs in computing and networking. In addition, we offer printing, faxing and scanning services.

Open
View the page

Le Portique

Le Portique is a charming arts and crafts boutique located on La Grave. You will find La Manufacture's jewelry collection, constituated of flameworked glass and stained glass made to wear. This little shop also represent the amazing work of exclusive quebecker artists, carefully chosen. All the items presented here are inspired by the sea and are made with love for you!

Open
View the page

CindyHook Sports Aventures

Come and discover our new coffeeshop facing La butte à Mounette, in Havre aux Maisons. A peaceful and organic place, where you can hear birds singing and children laughing. Enjoy a hot or a cold drink while admiring a unique sunset. Our mission is to provide you a warm, welcoming and comfortable place, allowing you to sip your coffee or smoothie in peace. You are welcomed from 7:00 a.m., both to enjoy our large sea view terrace and to discover our beautiful indoor places.

Open
View the page

Pascan

PASCAN aviation, a Quebec carrier that has been serving the regions for more than 20 years! With flights from Montreal-Trudeau, Montreal (St-Hubert), Quebec City, Bonaventure and Gaspé 365 days a year. We offer regular flights as well as charter flights for flexibility according to your needs. Our fleet: SAAB 340 aircraft, 33 seats with on-board service as well as our Jetstreams, 15 passengers.

Open
View the page

Le Faraud et l'idiot

Le Faraud et l'idiot Foodtruck who travels on the archipelago! To find out where to find us, see our Facebook page.

Open
View the page

Vélos Évasion Îles de la Madeleine

Vélos Évasion Îles de la Madeleine is a rental, sales and repair company for electrically assisted bicycles (E-bikes), offering Fatbikes as well as hybrid road bikes from our rental center in La Grave in Havre Aubert and our mobile solar panel unit in Havre aux Maisons (see address on our website). Our goal is to provide you with an authentic tourist experience by discovering our fabulous landscapes, in an ecological and safe way while allowing you to create friendly links with local artisans and local producers.

Open