Discover Quebec's SECRET ISLAND PARADISE (Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine / Magdalen Islands) | Canada

Far off the coast of mainland Quebec lies a remote Maritime archipelago that is one of the true gems of "La Belle Province". Nestled in the heart of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, roughly halfway between Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, the stunning Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (the Magdalen Islands) is one of Eastern Canada's premier attractions. These are the Quebec Maritimes, far from the hustle and energy of Montreal and Quebec City, and home to a rich Acadian heritage and some of the oldest Francophone communities in North America.

Imagine a place where rolling sand hills meet azure Atlantic waters; an island with towering red cliffs that spill down to red sand beaches. Here, roads are flanked on both sides by the crashing sea, with narrow spits of sand connecting the archipelago's six inhabited islands. On those islands you'll find welcoming Quebecois Acadian hospitality, offering some of the best local gastronomy this side of France; artisinal fromageries (cheese factories), fumoirs (fish smokeries), and brasseries (breweries) can be found everywhere, along with some of the freshest seafood in the Maritimes. Beyond filling your belly, the island is replete with amazing beaches (the best in Canada!) and some of the most incredible and accessible coastal hiking opportunities in the nation, along with several historic lighthouses.

In this full-length compilation, I begin my journey around this amazing archipelago with a ride aboard the CTMA Ferry from Souris, PEI, sailing 5 hours north to reach Cap-aux-Meules, the largest town in the Maggie's. From there, I begin my tour of the central and southern islands of Cap-aux-Meules, Havre-Aubert, and Havre-aux-Maisons, stopping at the historic Acadian fishing settlement of La Grave for a cappucino at the quaint Cafe de la Grave, visit the Fromagerie Pied-du-Vent for some local cheese, try some smoked herring at Fumoir D'Antan, and try some of the best microbrews on the island at Microbrasserie À l'abri de la Tempête. I also take you to the Phare Borgot and Phare Cap-Alright lighthouses, as well as check out some of the rugged red cliffs at Belle Anse & the Plage Dune de Sud beach. After, I head north to the remote island of Ile de Grand Entree to visit the renowned Auberge la Salicorne - an all-inclusive eco-resort within easy reach of the dunes and hiking trails that define the northern end of the archipelago. This vibrant destination is truly one of Quebec's greatest treasures, and I hope you'll put it on your travel bucket list for the coming year!

00:00 Intro
00:32 CTMA Ferry (Souris to Cap-aux-Meules)
06:56 Arriving in the Magdalen Islands
08:21 Chateau Madelinot
08:57 Bistro Accents Poutine & Microbrew
11:06 Saint-Pierre-de-La Vernière Church
12:06 La Grave, Havre-Aubert
14:11 Cafe de La Grave
15:28 Plage L'Anse a la Cabane Beach
16:26 Pied-de-Vent Cheese, Smoked Fish, & Sea Salt
18:40 Phare Cap Alright Lighthouse
19:30 Plage Dune de Sud Beach
20:15 Gampy's Lobster Roll
20:43 Plage du Nord Beach
22:38 Belle Anse (red cliffs)
26:03 Phare Borgot Lighthouse
27:37 La Cote de L'Etang du Nord tourist village
28:26 Cafe L'Ete
29:20 Shipwrecks at Plage Corfu Beach
29:52 À l'abri de la Tempête (brewery)
31:16 Auberge la Salicorne
36:07 Grande Entree village
37:07 La Salicorne Meals & Entertainment
38:32 Pointe de L'Est Hike
41:06 Seal Interpretive Center
44:02 Plage du Bassin Est Hike
47:21 Mead & Microbrew Tasting
49:15 "Seal Experience" Dinner
51:35 Bonfire & Marshmallows
52:28 Leaving the Magdalen Islands
54:23 Outro

Episodes 192 to 194 (Extended Version) | #Canada #Quebec | #magdalenislands | Filmed September 2023

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Tourism Quebec Maritime - https://www.quebecmaritime.ca/
Auberge La Salicorne - http://www.salicorne.ca
Chateau Madelinot - https://www.hotelsaccents.com/
Tourism Magdalen Islands - https://www.tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com

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