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

Additional Activities – Travel by Experience

Cap aux Meules Island

L'Étang-du-Nord Boutique Au Gré du Vent 5 499, chemin Boisville Ouest (La Côte), L'Étang-du-Nord 418 937-8450 ― greduvent.com Open: June to September. Kite building workshops for children. Watch their eyes light up when they read about the history of kites in the Great Book of Kites, build their masterpiece, and add a pretty, colourful tail. If the weather is on their side, they'll have a great flight! While the children are learning and having fun, their parents can enjoy an hour and a half of free time. Each child leaves with his creation. Parc de Gros-Cap 5 74, chemin du Camping, L'Étang-du-Nord 418 986-4505 ― parcdegroscap.ca Open: July and August, visit our website for more information! You dream about the archipelago's sea, sun and beaches? Why don't you also dream about castles... your sandcastle! On the Parc de Gros-Cap's beach, learn how to build your own sandcastle with some precious advice from an experienced local artist and sandcastle builder. If you wish, you can leave your children with him for 2 hours or enjoy this activity with your whole family. All gear included. [ad p. 176 map fold] Industrial Tours

Boutique Au Gré du Vent

Centrale thermique Hydro-Québec

Mini-golf

Havre aux Maisons Island

Camping des Sillons J5 436, chemin de la Dune-du-Sud, Havre-aux-Maisons 418 969-2134 ― chaletscampingdessillons.com Open: June 8 to September 22. Families and groups will have a great time on the 18-hole mini-golf. [ad p. 4] For Kids Havre Aubert Island Havre-Aubert Centre nautique de l'Istorlet 5 100, chemin de l'Istorlet, Havre-Aubert 418 937-5266 ― 1 888 937-8166 ― istorlet.com Open: day camp: end of June to mid-August. By reservation at any time. When children are having fun, parents are in vacation! Accredited by the Association des camps du Quebec. Sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, archery and more, in an environment where pleasure rhymes with safety. By the day (day camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). From 8 to 12 years old. Also offered: 6-week sailing progression. [ad p. 109]

Cap aux Meules Island

L'Étang-du-Nord Centrale thermique Hydro-Québec

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1034, chemin de La Vernière, L'Étang-du-Nord 418 986-7276 ― hydroquebec.com/visit Open: Monday to Friday from mid-June to late August. Reservations required. The largest thermal power plan in Québec opens its doors to you. Come and discover the six diesel engines (which are similar to boat engines) that produce 11 000 kW of electricity to bring power to nearly 13 000 Madelinots and Madeliniennes. With the help of our guides, you will learn all about energy on the Islands! Free 75-minute guided tours. [ad p. 3]

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