Official Tourist Guide 2025-2026

Great Outdoors

The wealth of the fauna, the beauty of the landscape and the peace and quiet of the lagoons will allow you to live to the natural rhythm of the Islands — a unique territory and a prime location for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts. The gigantic body of water surrounding the archipelago tempers the climate and makes it softer from one season to the other. Adventurous souls will find plenty of excitement year round.

Classified by Sub-themes.

Eco-responsible activities

Kites

Cap aux Meules Island

Cap aux Meules Island

L'Étang-du-Nord Aerosport les Îles

Cap-aux-Meules Société de Conservation des Îles-de-la-Madeleine Cap-aux-Meules societedeconservationdesiles.com Open: year-round.

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1390, chemin de La Vernière, L'Étang-du-Nord 418-986-6677 ― 1-866-986-6677 aerosportlesiles.ca Open: June 1-September 30. Online or on-site booking. Aerosport, the ONLY provider of Kite Buggy on Les Îles, a must-do activity since 1998! The perfect option for families, as no experience is required. Our professional approach helps you learn how to kite and ride a buggy safely while visiting and learning about unique venues on the islands. Half-day activity, wind dependent. Buggy, kayak, SUP and other rentals available at the store. [ad p. 55] Boutique Au Gré du Vent $ 499, chemin Boisville Ouest (La Côte), L'Étang-du-Nord 418-937-8450 ― greduvent.com Open: June to September. Live an unforgettable experience with these specialists in acrobatic and power kites! Our seaside shop offers hundreds of models of sporty and traditional kites for children, giant kites, beach games and weather vanes. Decorations of all kinds await you in this colourful decor! The Boutique Au Gré du Vent, a must!

The Société de conservation des Îles-de-la-Madeleine (SCÎM) is a non-profit organization which protects natural areas, both for their biodiversity and the services they provide us with. Discover their wealth when walking along our trails or taking part in the various nature and theme-based workshops, because as Jacques-Yves Cousteau said, we love what amazes us, and protect what we love. L'Étang-du-Nord Attention FragÎles 1536-E, chemin de l'Étang-du-Nord, L'Étang-du-Nord 418-986-6644 ― attentionfragiles.org Open: see our Facebook page. Shoreline cleanup and beach grass planting (2-3 hours): Walk along the shores of the territory the same way treasure hunters would, in search of trash brought back by the sea, and/or come plant beach grass (foin de dune) to help reduce the impact of coastal erosion. All material offered on-site. Donation based. Check out our Facebook page.

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