2024-2025 Official Tourist Guide of the Îles de la Madeleine

Live the St. Lawrence River – Travel by Experience

Stand Up Paddle

Havre Aubert Island

Havre-Aubert Centre nautique de l'Istorlet

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100, chemin de l'Istorlet, Havre-Aubert 418 937-5266 – 1 888 937-8166 – istorlet.com Open: June 25 to September 1.

Parc de Gros-Cap

Come and discover SUP or MEGA SUP (board paddle) solo or in a group. You will be able to experiment this activity on the Bay of the Bassin. The explanations will be provided to you before departure in order to better control your board. PFD is required and weather conditions must be favorable. On reservation. Introductory course also available. [ad p. 109] Cap aux Meules Island L'Étang-du-Nord Aérosport les Îles J5 1390, chemin de La Vernière, L'Étang-du-Nord 418 986-6677 – 1 866 986-6677 – aerosportlesiles.ca Open: June 1 to September 30. Online reservations. Off-season, send us an email! Rigid and family friendly SUPs available for rental at our store. Whether you want to discover a lagoon or play in the sea, we will advise you on the best destinations on any given day based on the weather. Transport equipment available for rental. Pricing for half day, full day or week long (you only pay for 4 days!). Rental and sales: SUP, surf, kayak, wetsuit, kite, wind, beach accessories. [ad p. 59]

Havre aux Maisons Island

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CindyHook Sports Aventures

10, chemin de la Pointe, Havre-aux-Maisons 418 969-2555 – cindyhook.com Open: May to October. Off-season by appointment. Our direct access to a shallow lagoon makes it the ideal spot for beginners. Come by and learn all about the origins of SUP, safety aspects and how to move your board in calm water. Afterwards, get out there and explore La Petite Baie at your own pace. Enjoy stunning views on typical colourful houses and red cliffs. With a little luck, you could even meet a family of herons and lots of birds. Grande Entrée Island 377, route 199, Grande-Entrée 418 985-2833, #1 ― 1 888 537-4537 salicorne.ca Open: end of June to the beginning of September (depending on availability and weather). Glide through the calm waters of the peaceful and enchanting Bassin aux Huîtres. Get active with complete peace of mind while enjoying a sea view. Quality boards and giant SUP available. Included in the “Salicorne Experience” package. [ad on inside cover] Auberge la Salicorne

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Parc de Gros-Cap

74, chemin du Camping, L'Étang-du-Nord 418 986-4505 – 1 800 986-4505 parcdegroscap.ca Open: mid June to end of August.

If swimming and experiencing the great outdoors as seen by the sea is your thing, come by the Parc de Gros-Cap to get your SUP rentals! Here, the beach and the cliffs join their forces to build one of the best scenic views of the Islands. Rentals for blocks of 2 hours (weather permitting). Online information and reservation available! [ad p. 176 map fold]

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