Ile de Grande-Entree Travel Guide

Welcome to Ile de Grande-Entree!

Carpeted by meadows, the Île de Grande-Entrée is one of the greenest islands of its archipelago, and was the very last to become inhabited. Its fishing port is crucial to the islands' economy, with a large fleet that catches more than half of the lobster necessary for the season. In fact, Île de Grande-Entrée has been referred to as Quebec's Lobster Capital, and two months of the summer are dedicated to the clawed crustacean during the annual Totally Lobster festival.

The island is intrinsically tied to its environment, and cliffside trails lead to the protected Île Boudreau, where seascapes capture the imagination. The Pointe de la Grande Entrée is a popular gathering place, and is well-stocked with appealing cafes and boutiques. Explore the caves created by pounding surf and the natural hot springs along the Plage du Bassin Est, and discover the underwater secrets of the Îles de la Madeleine's favourite denizens at the Seal Interpretive Centre. Finally, the Church of Sacre-Coeur was built in 1886 from salvaged wood, and remains today as a testament to the dangers and spoils of the sea.