Why go
- Archipelago of Quebec, Canada.
- Served by L'Île d'Entrée Airfield.
History
The Magdalen Islands are a Canadian archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Since 2005, the 12-island archipelago is divided into two municipalities: the majority-francophone Municipality of Îles-de-la-Madeleine and the majority-anglophone Municipality of Grosse-Île, in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region, Quebec.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Gaspe*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is L'Île d'Entrée Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cap-aux-Meules, 8.9 km); routes include Île d'Entrée - Cap-aux-Meules, Cap-aux-Meules -> Île d'Entrée, Île d'Entrée -> Cap-aux-Meules.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Magdalen Islands), Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.