Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine

Embracing insularity

Mon, 16 Mar 26 00:00:00 -0400

The new day unfurls its first light; the night withdraws and crumbles, quietly. Another morning where I am alone on the stage. It is a path I enjoy. Another day to lose myself. Another day to play. Nature is so generous!

The winds of the Magdalen Islands: a presence that shapes the archipelago

Fri, 16 Jan 26 00:00:00 -0500

In the Magdalen Islands, the wind is everywhere. What would the Magdalen Islands be without it? Discover a poetic tale about this wind that defines the archipelago.

How Many Islands Make Up the Magdalen Islands?

Wed, 26 Nov 25 00:00:00 -0500

Did you know the archipelago is made up of 12 islands? Discover each island of the Îles de la Madeleine and what makes it unique.

Gray Mood

Sat, 01 Nov 25 00:00:00 -0400

It rains. A little, a lot, endlessly. You felt sullen this morning, or perhaps restless. A shadow lingered on your face, a soft gloom from the very start. I saw you swaying between whispers of light and dark, as if you had forgotten where to lean.

Ghost Stories: Between Mist and Legends in the Magdalen Islands

Mon, 13 Oct 25 00:00:00 -0400

John Carpenter's The Fog rekindles memories and the haunting mystery of stormy island days in the Magdalen Islands.

ÎLES DE LA MADELEINE PROGRESSES TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DESTINATION CERTIFICATION

Wed, 08 Oct 25 00:00:00 -0400

Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine confirms that it is currently engaged in the destination evaluation phase working toward a certification based on criteria recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

A Magical Wednesday

Wed, 01 Oct 25 00:00:00 -0400

A fabulous Wednesday where young Lionel discovers, alongside his grandfather, stories woven with complicity, mystery, and wonder.

Regenerative Tourism in the Magdalen Islands: Preserving Our Shores

Mon, 29 Sep 25 00:00:00 -0400

Discover how regenerative tourism helps protect the Magdalen Islands and counter erosion, one step at a time.

Less Noise, More Meaning

Wed, 23 Jul 25 00:00:00 -0400

Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine Launches a Month of Digital Silence: An Invitation to Fully live Les Îles.

Standing with the Dunes That Stand for Us

Tue, 22 Jul 25 00:00:00 -0400

Because the sea is as beautiful as it is powerful: just live through storm season in autumn and winter. It's the cliffs and dunes that keep us dry and grounded. Dynamic barriers, they are shaped by the elements, and by our own intrusions.

To the Lover of the Gulf

Thu, 10 Jul 25 00:00:00 -0400

Madeleine, it's been almost three months since I left you for the mainland, reluctantly, as you know. Not a day goes by that I don't long to dwell in your open spaces, to live under your skies.

Launch of the 2025 Tourist Season in the Îles de la Madeleine

Thu, 22 May 25 00:00:00 -0400

In a friendly 5-à-7 setting, Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine officially kicked off the 2025 tourist season on Wednesday, May 21.

So the Whistle Never Fades

Thu, 22 May 25 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most vulnerable residents of the Islands is without a doubt the piping plover, Charadrius melodus melodus.

Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine Announces Completion of First Phase of Sustainable Development Project

Thu, 10 Apr 25 00:00:00 -0400

ourisme Îles de la Madeleine is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of a sustainable development project carried out in partnership with the Eco-Advisory Chair at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC).

The First Signs of Spring on the Islands

Tue, 01 Apr 25 00:00:00 -0400

Spring is slowly settling over the Magdalen Islands, bringing with it a unique kind of excitement that only islanders truly understand. Here, it's not just about rising temperatures—it's a whole way of life that awakens with the tides and traditions.

Seal Meat : The Best Places

Tue, 18 Feb 25 00:00:00 -0500

In the Îles de la Madeleine, seal meat is part of an ancestral culinary tradition, passed down from generation to generation. Discover our best places!

We're nesting

Thu, 13 Feb 25 00:00:00 -0500

Experience the storms of the Îles de la Madeleine

A new collection of high-end accommodations emerges in the Magdalen Islands

Thu, 13 Feb 25 00:00:00 -0500

The new website Maison Mer is redefining the art of seaside getaways by presenting ten exceptional vacation homes and two boutique hotels in the Canadian archipelago of the Magdalen Islands (les Îles de la Madeleine).

Experience Slow Travel in the Îles de la Madeleine

Tue, 07 Jan 25 00:00:00 -0500

In a world where everything seems to move too fast, slow travel invites us to slow down, take the time to explore differently, and refocus on what truly matters.

This Is What the Holiday Season Feels Like

Fri, 29 Nov 24 00:00:00 -0500

Seven in the evening. Mom gives the signal: "Nathaël, it's time! People are already at the church".