Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Archipelago territory in Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada.
The territory consists of twelve islands connected by sand dunes, featuring red sandstone cliffs and white sandy beaches stretching over 300 kilometers.
The French explorer Jacques Cartier discovered the islands in 1534, leading to settlement by Acadian families who established fishing communities.
French-speaking Acadian heritage shapes the local identity through maritime traditions, music festivals, and seafood-centered gastronomy.
Regular air services connect the islands to Montreal and Quebec City, while ferries operate year-round from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
Between January and March, thousands of harp seals gather on surrounding ice floes to give birth, creating opportunities for wildlife observation.
Location: Urban agglomeration of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Inception: January 1, 2002
Shares border with: Grosse-Île
Website: https://muniles.ca
GPS coordinates: 47.38330,-61.86670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:32
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