The Magdalen Islands / Iles de la Madeleine in the middle of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence is shaped similar to a crescent moon or like an elongated fish hook. This Archipelago of islands is strung together by cream-coloured sand dunes. Steep, red sandstone and grey granite cliffs skirt the shore, forming a dramatic backdrop for the 300 kilometres of pristine sand beaches that ring the islands. The special quality of the light in September and the autumn winds combine to create spectacularly beautiful images for the photographer. Anytime on the islands is a perfect time to take long, solitary walks on the beaches or across the islands where the birds may be your only companions.

Basic Information:

Geography: Near the center of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, off eastern Canada.

Weather: Maritime temperatures

…………….For a 7-day weather forcast for the Iles de la Madeleine see:

…………….http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caqc0217

Time Zone: Atlantic -4GMT/UTC

Regional Tides:

Grindstone : http://www.lau.chs-shc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=5&language=french&region=4&stnnum=1970 or

Amherst : http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/134.html

Transportation: Taxis, private bus charters, ferries, rent-a-car/bicycle/scooter.

International Visitors:

…………………. Passports and Visa’s may be required.

…………………. Sales tax GST %5 and QST 7.5% (subject to change) is almost always applicable

Accessibility:

…………………. Air Canada Jazz 1-888-247-2262

…………………. Ferry – Groupe CTMA 1-888-986-3278

…………………. Ferry to Entry Island 1-418-986-3278

Official Tourist Association: ATR

……………….. Tourisme Iles de la Madeleine

Seasonal Events & Attractions:

………………….February – Mi-Carême (Quebec’s equivalent of Mardi Gras)

………………….March – Seal Watching

…………………..May – July – Fishing

…………………..July and August – Summertime Festivals

…………………..September – International Story-telling Festival, National Wind surfing Festival

Local Laws:

………………… Dogs on leashes

………………… Respect private property, use beach paths & campers use campgrounds

Staying Connected:

……………….. WiFi connections throughout the islands. Internet cafe in strategic areas.

Phone Numbers:

………………….. 911 – emergency

………………….. 418-986-5555 Police

………………….. 418-986-2121 hospital

Cell Phone Serices

Telebec -

Android, Iphone, Blackberry,

Public Restrooms:

………………….. Old Harry Beach Rest Area

Public Laundry:

La Salicorne, Grand Entry

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