Official tourist guide 2026-2027 Îles de la Madeleine

Travel by Experience – Culture and Living History

Musée de la Petite école rouge 787, chemin Principal (Site historique du CAMI), Grosse-Île 418-985-2116 ― oldharry-heritagesite.com Open: June 2 to September 26. Closed Sunday and Monday. Off-season, by appointment. Opened in 1922, The Little Red Schoolhouse once welcomed the children of Old Harry, a cradle of the English-speaking community of the Îles-de-la-Ma deleine. Today, this heritage building houses a museum that brings to life the history and daily life of English-speaking Madelinots through an immersive 20 th -century environment. [ad p. 92] Musée des Vétérans 787, chemin Principal, Grosse-Île 418-985-2116 ― oldharry-heritagesite.com Open: June 2 to September 26, closed Sunday and Monday. Off-season, by appointment only. The Veterans Museum highlights the historic role played by Madelinots in the military conflicts of the 20 th century. Names, events and acts of bravery are remembered, while honouring the human cost of war. Discover an impressive collection of artifacts, including uniforms, military gear, medals, letters and much more. [ad p. 92] The English-speaking community of the Islands traces its roots to English, Scottish and Irish fishermen, as well as survivors of the many shipwrecks along its shores. At St. Peter’s-by-the-Sea Church, now decons ecrated, a permanent exhibition pays tribute to the many island lives lost to the sea. [ad p. 92] Grande Entrée Island Centre du phoque 377, route 199, Grande-Entrée 418-985-2833 # 30, 1-888-537-4537 williederaspe.com/centre-du-phoque.html Open: February to November. Closed in December and January. The Seal Centre is a museum institution whose mission is to promote the maritime way of life in connection with seal hunting and lobster fishing. The exhibition explores the four species of seals found around the Îles-de-la-Madeleine and presents works Musée un peuple de la mer 866, chemin Principal, Grosse-Île 418-985-2116 ― oldharry-heritagesite.com Open: year-round.

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Autobus les Sillons

created by artists from the Islands who are inspired by maritime life. [ad p. 96] Guided Tours Cap-aux-Meules Island Fatima Autobus Les Sillons 284, chemin des Caps, Fatima 418-986-3886 ― autobuslessillons.com Open: year-round. The ultimate go-to for sightseeing tours on the Islands. Our dynamic and professional team will introduce you to the most exclusive and unique spots. Every island will unveil its history and legends, such as the shipwrecks, cases of piracy and Basque settlement. The geology and wildlife of the Islands will put on a great show for you. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of this archipelago. Autobus M.A. Poirier

1035, chemin du Grand-Ruisseau, Fatima 418-937-7067 ― poirier@lino.sympatico.ca Open: June 2 to September 4. Off-season by appointment.

Guided tours of Les Îles. Get the most out of your stay. Our professional guides are gifted communicators and group leaders. The lilt of their Madelinot accent is a perfect background for you to discover the beauty of the archipelago as well as the wealth and colours of the local culture. A shuttle service from your lodgings and a variety of packages are available. Our tours are in French only.

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