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Magdalen Islands Essentials

The Magdalen Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence features a landscape of red sandstone cliffs and white sand dunes. This selection covers the historic La Grave site in Havre-Aubert, traditional maritime industries like the Fumoir d'antan smokehouse, and the islands' network of navigational landmarks, including the 19th-century Amherst Island Light. Visitors can sample regional flavors at local cheese shops and microbreweries or explore the car-free trails of Entry Island.

Magdalen Islands Essentials — Kartta

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Musée de la mer

Located at the historic La Grave site, this museum documents the archipelago's maritime history, focusing on navigation, fishing traditions, and the local seal hunt.

Claude Brochu / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Amherst Island Light

Built between 1870 and 1871, this octagonal wooden tower is the oldest lighthouse in the archipelago. It overlooks the cliffs of Anse-à-la-Cabane.

Gilles Desjardins / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Phare du Borgot

Situated on the red sandstone cliffs of Étang-du-Nord, this lighthouse is a prominent landmark for viewing sunsets and the rugged western coastline.

D

Cap-Alright Lighthouse

A small wooden lighthouse on Havre-aux-Maisons Island, positioned on white cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Plage de l'Échouerie.

E

Café de la grave

Housed in a former general store on the historic La Grave pebble beach, this bistro serves local cuisine in a preserved 19th-century setting.

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fromagerie au pied de vent

An artisanal cheese factory in Havre-aux-Maisons using milk from Canadienne cows to produce regional specialties like Pied-de-Vent and Tomme des Demoiselles.

G

Fumoir d'antan

A traditional smokehouse and museum demonstrating the historical process of smoking herring. The shop offers smoked fish, scallops, and other seafood products.

H

Butte des demoiselles

A series of rounded hills in Havre-Aubert providing elevated views of the historic La Grave district, the fishing port, and the surrounding sea.

I

Plage de la dune de l'Ouest

A 14-kilometer stretch of sandy beach protected by dunes, connecting the islands of Havre-Aubert and Étang-du-Nord.

J

A l’abri de la tempête microbrasserie

Located in a converted fish processing plant, this brewery produces beers flavored with local ingredients such as sea algae, smoked malt, and wild herbs.

K

Île d'Entrée

The only inhabited island in the archipelago not connected by bridge or dune. Accessible via ferry, it features hiking trails leading to the Big Hill viewpoint.

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Fin de route

A scenic viewpoint located at the end of the road near Étang-du-Nord, offering direct views of the eroded red sandstone cliffs and the Gulf.

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