Official Tourist Guide 2025-2026

Culture and Living History – Travel by Experience

A recreational tourism site including a picnic area with wooden walkways giving direct access to La Dune du Nord beach. Also available on site from June to September: a showroom with a whale skeleton, public bathrooms, a bar, an ice cream shop, restaurant, outdoor showers, volleyball court, playground for children and live music on Sundays in July and August. L'Étang-du-Nord Site de La Côte 3$ 499, chemin Boisville Ouest, L'Étang-du-Nord 418-986-5085 ― sitedelacote.ca Open: June to October Site de la Côte is a unique place located near the fishing wharf of L'Étang-du-Nord. The park is home to a walking trail, various picnic tables and pétanque areas, a giant checkerboard, a variety of boutiques, a coffee shop, and a restaurant. It celebrates literature during the Festival littéraire des Îles, visual arts during PANORAMA, as well as music during the popular music concerts at sunset. Pointe aux Loups Island

La Grave ― Site Patri monial

Public Places and Historical Sites

Havre Aubert Island

Bassin Parc patrimonial William-Cormier

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64, chemin du Phare, Bassin patrimoinedesiles.ca Open: June 1 to September 30. Come and discover the seven lighthouses of Îles de la Madeleine, proud witnesses of maritime history. You can also admire the lighthouse of l'Anse-à- la-Cabane, which is located in front of the William- Cormier Heritage Park. Guided tours are available in July and August. Havre-Aubert La Grave ― Site historique 3$ La Grave, Havre-Aubert 418-986-3100, #121 ― muniles.ca Open: year-round. Its busy season lasts from May to October. La Grave, designated a heritage site in 1983, is the oldest commercial area of the archipelago, once visited by navigators in the 17 th and 18 th centuries. Today, it combines historical charm with a vibrant cultural scene, offering performances, free activities and an audio guide. Restaurants and shops feature authentic products, making La Grave a must-see destination in Îles de la Madeleine. Île du Cap aux Meules Fatima L'Anse-aux-Baleiniers $ 150, chemin de l'Hôpital, Fatima centredesloisirsdefatima@outlook.com Open: June to September.

Parc éolien de la Dune du Nord 2590, route 199, Pointe-aux-Loups parceoliendunedunord.ca Open: year-round.

The Dune-du-Nord Wind Farm is located a few kilometres East from Pointe aux Loups. With two 4 MW turbines, the facility generates 15% of Îles de la Madeleine electricity which in turn reduces 17,000 tons of CO2 from the Hydro-Québec thermal generating station. There is an information area in the parking lot of the second wind turbine from Pointe-aux-Loups. Museums, Interpretation Centres and ÉCONOMUSÉES ®

Havre Aubert Island Bassin Le Site d'Autrefois

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3106, chemin de la Montagne, Bassin 418-937-5733 ― site.autrefois@derytele.com Open: June 15 to September 30. A memorable experience with Claude, a former fisherman offering a moving story about his journey as a shipwreck sailor. He reveals the history as well as the cultural and islander heritage related to both the sea and agriculture. You will be amazed by the miniature

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