Ile de Grande-Entree at a Glance
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.
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WELCOME TO Ile de Grande-Entree!
