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

Travel by Experience – Local Flavours

Mariculture Havre aux Maisons Island

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26, chemin du Quai, Havre-aux-Maisons 418 969-4477 ― lesculturesdularge.com Open: year-round, variable schedule according to the season. Les Cultures du Large has been specializing in mussel and oyster offshore farming for over ten years. The farming site is located 7 km off the coast of Cap-aux Meules harbour. As the only enterprise in North America using this method, our products stand out for their fleshy texture and salty taste. Get yours directly at our factory located near the wharf of Pointe-Basse. [ad p. 64] Honey Producer Havre aux Maisons Island J$ 294, chemin des Échoueries, Havre-aux-Maisons 418 969-4860 ― 418 937-4265 ― mielenmer.com Open: May to October. Off-season, by appointment. A beekeeping business located in a majestic setting. Bring your own picnic and observe the bees hard at work inside a glass-enclosed hive. 100% pure beeswax candle boutique and creation workshop, also offering beeswax wraps (beeswax- coated packaging cotton). Hive products: honey, flavoured mead, local cranberries dipped in honey and candles. [ad p. 125] Fish Markets Miel en Mer

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895, chemin des Caps, Fatima 418 986-6740 ― boutiquequatrefeuilles.com Open: June 24 to end of September. Off-season, by appointment. Distillation of essential oils from aromatic plants, including the unique Myrica Pennsylvanica found locally. Come by the shop to discover numerous products with scents from the Islands, the Maritimes and the province of Québec — all created with plants known for their benefits. Around mid-July, we also offer rose water freshly distilled on site. We look forward to sharing our passions with you! Public Market Cap aux Meules Island 320, chemin du Quai (Place des gens de mer) Cap-aux-Meules 418 986-6650 ― lebongoutfraisdesiles.com Open: July to October, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. This market is a gathering place for the producers of local crops. It is located in the Place des gens de mer, on Chemin du Quai (in the port area of Cap-aux- Meules). Browse and shop while meeting true food lovers. Lunch can be eaten on site. Picnic tables are provided for your convenience. The market is the ideal place to discover and savour local products and delicacies. Cap-aux-Meules Le Marché du Village

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Cap-aux-Meules La Poissonnière

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225-A, chemin Principal, Cap-aux-Meules 418 986-5771 ― lapoissonniere.com Open: May to October.

Specialties: SUSHI, lobster poutine and other seafood delights. We offer fresh ready-to-eat options for your beach outings and friend gatherings. Come replenish your stocks or set up an order to be delivered to your home. La Poissonnière will soon celebrate 40 years of serving both locals and visitors. Find us in the heart of Cap-aux-Meules. Welcome to all!

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