Visitors quickly discover why the Acadian and Scottish ancestors of the Madelinots were drawn here more than 200 years ago: lush hillsides, long stretches of beach, calm lagoons, red sandstone cliffs and diverse flora and fauna. This is a natural environment nonpareil.
Add in the Magdalen maritime cultural heritage and traditional foodways, and your agenda fills up as you taste your way around the countryside, comb the artisans’ workshops for original painting and photography, and enjoy all manner of water sports. Evenings bring local, traditional music and more than a few stories. It’s a rich heritage of shipwrecks and wildlife, mixed with peace and quiet. You may not get acquainted with all 12,000 people on this serene archipelago, but you will likely do your darndest.
