What is the Ile de la Madeleine known for?
The Magdalen islands are known for their unique cheeses, although there are only two producers, The Fromagerie Les Biquettes a l’air is located on the Ile du Havre Aubert and produces artisan goat cheeses.
Do you need a passport to go to the Magdalen Islands?
“Yes, but you still need a passport to get there, right?” Le sigh. “The Maggies” – as the locals call them – are made up of 12 islands located 95 km from Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island.
Can you fly into the Magdalen Islands?
Several aviation companies offer daily flights to the Îles de la Madeleine. Flight time can vary from one to four hours depending on the departure city and the number of en-route stops. The Îles de la Madeleine are also accessible for private planes. Many services are available.
What country owns the Magdalen Islands?
Administratively, the islands are part of the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region in the Canadian province of Quebec.
How long is the ferry from PEI to Magdalen Islands?
5 hours
Provides vehicle and passenger ferry service between Souris, PEI and Îles de la Madeleine. Ferry crossings are 5 hours and there are amenities on board. Ferry operates year-round.
Who owns the Madeleine islands?
The Magdalen Islands were annexed to Newfoundland after the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which gave all of France’s North American possessions to Britain (except Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, which is now a territorial collectivity owned by France). After the Quebec Act of 1774, the islands became part of Quebec.
How long is the ferry ride to the Magdalen Islands?
CTMA Ferry provides regular ferry service between Souris, Prince Edward Island and the Îles de la Madeleine. The Madeleine, which provides this service, can accommodate 750 passengers and more than 200 vehicles. This five-hour crossing constitutes the main entryway to the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago.
How long does it take to drive around the Magdalen Islands?
Exploring the Islands
You can obviously drive from one end of the archipelago to the other in less than two hours, but the secret to making the most of what the Islands have to offer is to take your time and stop as soon as something piques your interest.
Is English spoken on the Magdalen Islands?
The Magdalen Islands’ English-speaking community is composed of all English-speaking individuals living on the Islands, which includes Anglophones residing in predominantly French-speaking communities.