Official tourist guide 2026-2027 Îles de la Madeleine

Travel by Experience – Culture and Living History

Museums, Interpretation Centres and ECONOMUSÉES Havre Aubert Island Bassin Le Site d'Autrefois 3106, chemin de la Montagne, Bassin 418-937-9258 ― site.autrefois@derytele.com Open: June 15 to September 30. A memorable experience with Claude, a former fisherman offering a moving testimony of his experience as a shipwrecked sailor. He reveals the history as well as the cultural and islander heritage related to both the sea and agriculture. You’ll be amazed by the miniature village. Plus, there is a full-size fisherman’s shed, and a house with all its surrounding buildings. Presentations every hour during the day. [ad below]

Havre-Aubert La Vieille Douane

944, chemin de la Grave, Havre-Aubert 581-453-1144 ― lavieilledouane.com

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Open: June 1 to September 15, Thursday to Tuesday. A one-of-a-kind experience in La Grave. Explore this interpretation centre and art gallery to discover more about our local architecture and our heritage. Here you’ll meet the larger-than-life pioneers—characters created by Arthure. Also meet Pierre Étienne Fortin, iconic figure of our community, to hear stories about the first Customs House. [ad p. 97] Musée de la Mer

1023, chemin de la Grave, Havre-Aubert 418-937-5711 ― museedelamer-im.com Open: year-round.

A must-see at the beginning or end of your trip! Located in Havre-Aubert at the end of 199 road, just after the La Grave heritage site, the museum preserves, promotes, and celebrates the history and heritage of the archipelago. Come and experience the history of the Islands through our various exhibitions, activities, talks and conferences for all ages. The view alone is worth the visit! [ad p. 95]

Le site d’autrefois M U S T S E E

June until the end of September Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15 $ /adult - 5 $ /children - free for children under 5 years old

(taxes are included in the prices)

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