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

Live the St. Lawrence River – Travel by Experience

Beaches The beaches are easy to reach. Parking in the sand dunes and on the shoulder of the road (cycling path) is prohibited. Please park your vehicle in designated parking areas.

When walking dogs, it is mandatory to keep them on a leash, although some exceptions apply: it is possible to take the leash off on beaches identified by the symbol  (must be at least 500 metres from the beach entry).

Beware of treacherous currents: beaches have no lifeguard supervision. It can be very dangerous to go swimming on windy days even if you are a good swimmer. The beaches identified by this symbol are known for their powerful sea currents and require great caution from swimmers. When you are swimming, it is wise to find a landmark on the beach in order to notice how the sea moves you. If you get caught in a current, swim parallel to the shore to get out of it.

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