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

Travel by Experience – Culture and Living History

Grosse Île Island

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Veterans' Museum

787, chemin Principal (CAMI's Historical Site) Grosse-Île 418 985-2116, #1 ― micami.ca Open: May 29 to September 30. Closed on Sundays. Off-season - by appointment only.

Grosse-Île La Maison du Potier, Potter ÉCONOMUSÉE ® 3 $ 806, chemin Principal, Grosse-Île 418 985-2777 ― 418 937-8784 ― maisondupotier.com Open: June to September. Off-season, by appointment. Géraldine Cyr and her team share their love of pottery and teach all the steps necessary in the creation a mug. The shop and studio space were designed to showcase the art of pottery and to highlight a wide range of pieces inspired by the landscapes and colours of the Magdalen Islands. [ad p. 92] Little red School House 35 787, chemin Principal (CAMI's Historical Site), Grosse-Île 418 985-2116, #7 or #4 ― micami.ca Open: May 29 to September 30. Off-season by appointment Meet the islanders of the past through stories, artifacts and photographs of another era. You will be charmed by the welcoming classroom featuring original elements such as the floors, the blackboard and the desks. [ad p. 89]

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The Magdalen Island Veterans Museum is located at the CAMI Historical Site and honors those who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Our Heritage Interpreters provide an even more intimate experience due to their extensive knowledge of our soldiers' experiences, who in turn share their stories in an original and authentic manner. [ad p. 89] People of the Sea Museum $ 866, chemin Principal, Grosse-Île 418 985-2116, #7 ― micami.ca Open: year-round. The English-speaking community of the Islands can trace its origins back to English, Scottish and Irish fishermen along with the survivors of several shipwrecks near its shores. At St. Peter's-by-the-Sea Church, now deconsecrated, we pay tribute to the many island lives lost at sea with its permanent exhibition. [ad p. 89]

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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