Official tourist guide 2026-2027 Îles de la Madeleine

Travel by Experience – Culture and Living History

Pointe aux Loups Island

La Maison du Héron 1757, route 199, Pointe-aux-Loups 418-969-4819 ― la-maison-du-heron.com Open: June 26 to September 30. Hélène Chevarie was born on the Islands and opened her gallery 27 years ago to showcase her artistic works and jewelry. Surrounded by the inspiring natural environment in which she lives and words, you can admire her paintings (pastel, watercolour and encaustic) and photo cards. Discover her wearable artworks, scarves and shawls as well as jewelry made with seashells, sea glass, polished stones and sterling silver.

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La Grave ― Site Patrimonial

L'Étang-du-Nord Librairie Plaisance 1011, chemin de La Vernière, Suite 200 (Centre d'achats), L'Étang-du-Nord 418-986-3302 ― jsderaspe@equipementsdelest.ca Open: all year round, except Sundays. Complete collection of books on the Islands, postcards and posters of the Islands, greeting cards and games for the whole family. Supplies for the school or the office. Public Places and Historical Sites Havre Aubert Island Havre-Aubert La Grave - Site patrimonial 982, chemin de la Grave, Havre-Aubert 418-986-3100 # 121, 418-986-3100 # 118 muniles.ca/loisirs-et-culture/bibliotheques-et-vie-cultu relle/histoire-et-archives-patrimoine Open: year-round. 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 audio guides. Restaurants and shops feature authentic products, making La Grave a must-see destination in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Bookstore Cap aux Meules Island Cap-aux-Meules Flottille artisan.e.s. libraires 240, chemin Principal, Cap-aux-Meules 418-986-4900 ― flottilleartisaneslibraires.ca Open: year-round.

Located in the heart of Cap-aux-Meules, this coope rative + independent + generalist bookstore promotes a passion for literature and showcases the important role of bookstores as drivers of social bonds. Islan der-based, and maritime- and ocean-inspired gems of literature are what make Flottille unique and so appealing to visitors. A must-stop shop! L'Île du Livre 340, chemin Principal, Cap-aux-Meules 418-986-2404 ― liledulivre@gmail.com Open: June to September, Tuesday to Saturday. Off-season, closed Wednesday and Sunday. L’Île du Livre is a bookstore with an inventory of used books in both large and small formats, as well as consignments from authors both local and elsewhere. We have a comfortable lounge area, a quiet workspace, and a well-stocked manga section. To delight your tastebuds, we also sell Japanese snacks, tea, and delicious bubble tea!

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