Official Tourist Guide 2025-2026

Travel by Experience – Additional Activities

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Centrale thermique Hydro-Québec

Boutique Au Gré du Vent

Grosse Île Island

Industrial Tours

Cap Dauphin ― Coopérative des pêcheurs 5 51, chemin Shore, Grosse-Île 418-985-2321 ― 418-937-8157 ― capdauphincoop.ca Open: May to September, for groups, upon reservation only. In our refrigerated installations consisting of basins and vertical shower systems, water circulates quickly through lobster crates, generating an environment that is rich in oxygen. It ensures the highest quality of lobsters, from harvest through delivery.

Cap aux Meules Island

L'Étang-du-Nord Centrale thermique des Îles de la Madeleine $ 1034, chemin de La Vernière, L'Étang-du-Nord 418-986-7276 ― hydroquebec.com/visit Open: Monday to Friday from mid-June to late August. Reservations required. The largest thermal power plant in Québec opens its doors to you. Come and discover the six diesel engines (which are similar to boat engines) that produce 11, 000 kW of electricity to bring power to nearly 13, 000 Madelinots and Madeliniennes. With the help of our guides, you will learn all about energy on Les Îles! Free 75-minute guided tours. [ad p. 2]

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