A network of authentic heritage villages, located in remarkable landscapes
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A historic fishing harbour in the kingdom of the lobster
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The archipelago, located 215 km from Gaspésie and 105 km from Prince Edward Island, is accessible only by boat or by plane.
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There is ferry service between the island and Prince Edward Island (contact CTMA at 1-888-986-3278 or (418) 986-3278). Limited cruise service with your car is available from Montreal (CTMA at (418) 986-6600 or on-line at www.ctma.ca
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Plane service:
Air Canada Jazz: www.aircanada.com, Pascan Aviation: www.pascan.com
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Though cars can be rented on the island, the villagers are always glad to welcome more environmentally conscious visitors on bike. The windy climate offers hiking and cycling enthusiasts an invigorating workout.
The archipelago of Les- Îles-de-la-Madeleine boasts a wealth of attractions including kilometers of sandy beaches, exceptional fauna and flora coupled with breathtaking scenery. Year round, I personnaly invite you to experience the local culture along with our legendary sense of hospitality.
Mr Joël Arseneau, Mayor of Les-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
