Îles de la madeleine, Québec
The Islands and the Madelinots
The folks from here
Louise Hébert
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Nature Hikes
Offer yourself a nature pause. You will be surprised by the beauty of the East Point Reserve, a unique ecosystem in Québec. You will be astonished by the Islands forest and its critical role in the protection of our surroundings. You have a choice of various activities which are proposed below! Discover the Nature of the east end of the Islands with a naturalist guide.
For every Nature Hike, bring:
For every Nature Hike, bring:
- Sun block
- Bottle of water
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Insecticide (if needed)
The Bluff_____________________________________Sunday 9:30 AM
The history of Grande-Entrée and the stories of the different shipwrecks will accompany you on this hike to a lost beach at the foot of the cliffs.
Duration 2 hours / 4 km.
Difficulty Intermediate
Available July and August
Duration 2 hours / 4 km.
Difficulty Intermediate
Available July and August
Regular cost taxes not included (GST / QST)
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
To Cross the Dunes____________________________Tuesday and Friday 9:30 AM
The East Point trail that allows you to discover the Islands forest, small but precious to the Madelinots.
The naturalist guide will reveal the secrets of the stunted forest, the marshes, the dunes and the peat bog. For the curious ones, it is possible to taste some of the different herbs that the forest has to offer.
Duration 2 hours / 2 km.
Difficulty Intermediate
Available July and August
The naturalist guide will reveal the secrets of the stunted forest, the marshes, the dunes and the peat bog. For the curious ones, it is possible to taste some of the different herbs that the forest has to offer.
Duration 2 hours / 2 km.
Difficulty Intermediate
Available July and August
Regular cost taxes not included (GST / QST)
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Ornithology___________________________________Thursday 9:30 AM
Discover the winged wildlife of the Islands in their natural habitats.
There are different places to stop and see the stationary flight of the Kingfisher, the heron in its nest, the swallows in the cliffs... depending on the season.
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty None
Available July and August
There are different places to stop and see the stationary flight of the Kingfisher, the heron in its nest, the swallows in the cliffs... depending on the season.
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty None
Available July and August
Regular cost taxes not included (GST / QST)
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Discoveries of Boudreau Island___________________Saturday 9:30 AM
A nature walk where you can observe the enchanting landscape.
The rich geology of the Island is the best way to learn more about it and learn about the formation of our beautiful Islands. Boudreau Island, one of the most beautiful corners of the Magdalen Islands.
Diration 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
Available July and August
The rich geology of the Island is the best way to learn more about it and learn about the formation of our beautiful Islands. Boudreau Island, one of the most beautiful corners of the Magdalen Islands.
Diration 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
Available July and August
Regular cost taxes not included (GST / QST)
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Mud bath by the Sea
This activity starts with a 10 to 15 minute rabaska ride to Boudreau.
Now is the time to cover yourself with a natural clay that is found in the cliffs of the Island. You then must let the clay dry on your skin and rince it off in the ocean. For people who are more sensitive and find it a bit chilly, it is possible to do only the clay mask. Your skin will become automatically soft and rejuvenated. It is an activity that everyone will love and it is 100% natural.
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
Available From June to September
Now is the time to cover yourself with a natural clay that is found in the cliffs of the Island. You then must let the clay dry on your skin and rince it off in the ocean. For people who are more sensitive and find it a bit chilly, it is possible to do only the clay mask. Your skin will become automatically soft and rejuvenated. It is an activity that everyone will love and it is 100% natural.
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
Available From June to September
Regular cost taxes not included (GST / QST)
Adult $35
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Adult $35
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Clam digging
An activity practiced by many Madelinots.
When the tides are low, you go with the guide and start to dig in the sand, where there are holes, to find the small shellfish known as clams. Once the digging is done, you and the guide bring the clams to the Inn to cook and taste them.
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
Available From June to September
Regular price taxes not included (GST / QST)
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
Adult $15
Age 11 and under $7
Package advantage INCLUDED
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