Please note that this information is regularly updated as per the current government guidelines.

Update : 19June 2021

Starting May 28, 2021, travel between regions and to Îles de la Madeleine for any purpose will resume.

We invite you to consult the Public Health guidelines and to keep up to date with the latest government information before planning or undertaking any travel.

Source : quebec.ca/en/health

Since guidelines and directives in response to COVID-19 can change quickly as the situation evolves, we strongly recommend that you follow the directives given by Public Health Authorities and we invite you to regularly check with official sources for the most up-to-date information before planning or undertaking any travels.

Getting to the Îles de la Madeleine by Ferry

Please note that all passengers must have a reservation to get on board (including pedestrians and cyclists). For more information, please contact CTMA Ferry or visit their website. 

You must have the documents below to travel through New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island's borders :

• A completed Mandatory Self-Declaration form from the Government of Québec (in both English AND French). *Note that you can use one form by family living at the same address;
• Your CTMA Ferry reservation (return trip);
• A proof of lodging in a tourist or family type of accommodation (e.g. a letter or email including your name and the address of where you will stay on the Islands);
• Provide your registration number when you arrive in New Brunswick. Each traveler over 18 years old must provide a registration number; and
• Bring an official ID (driving license, passport, health insurance card, etc.).

To register for New Brunswick: you can do it online or if you do not have access to internet, by phone at 1-833-948-2800. Please note that you must register every time you enter New Brunswick (on your way to the Islands and on your way back home). 

Please note that you need proof of vaccination to sleep in New Brunswick, if not, a screening test, see this page for more details.

For Prince Edward Island, no registration is required at this time. Please note that you cannot sleep on Prince Edward Island, see this page for exceptions (compelling reasons, island resident..)

Tips for the drive

Given how fast decisions and instructions can evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic, please check for updates BEFORE taking the road.

• A few days before your departure, sign up to receive CTMA's notifications regarding possible changes of the ferry schedule.
• Prepare all you need for the road (i.e. water, snacks, and meals).
• Don't forget to adjust your watch when entering New Brunswick by adding an extra hour (as the Atlantic Time Zone begins there).
• If you cannot drive all the way to Souris, we recommend booking accommodation before entering New Brunswick in one of the following regions: Dégelis or Pointe-à-la-Croix. Sleeping in either region will reduce nighttime driving.
  • 720 km between Dégelis (QC) and Souris (PEI)
  • 520 km between Pointe-à-la-Croix (QC) and Souris (PEI)
• Plan for possible delays at both checkpoints.
• In New Brunswick, stop only for gas. If you do need to enter somewhere, wear a mask.
• In Prince Edward Island, go straight to the Ferry Terminal in Souris with limited stops. Once again, wear a mask if you do need to fuel up your vehicle. It is recommended that you pay at the pump.

Accessing the Îles de la Madeleine by Plane

No pre-travel authorization is required to travel to the Îles de la Madeleine by plane. 

In the event that visitors test positive for COVID-19 during their stay in the Îles de la Madeleine, please note that it will not be possible, given federal and provincial legislation, to take transportation (ferry and/or plane) to leave the archipelago. Visitors will be required to complete their quarantine period in the Îles de la Madeleine and follow the instructions of the Government of Quebec for people with COVID-19 in home isolation. 

All means are good for access "Les Îles". Here you will find all the necessary information for planning your trip to the archipelago.

Whether you arrive by plane or boat, remember that there are different ways to get around at destination, refer to the section Discover the Islands and specifically subsection Moving around for more information.

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