{"id":147260,"date":"2024-07-18T20:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T00:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/blogue\/what-to-do-on-the-islands-in-case-of-rain\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T11:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:45:35","slug":"magdalen-islands-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/blog\/magdalen-islands-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in the Magdalen Islands when it rains"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”272936″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”111929″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”243941″] Visit the Mus\u00e9e de la Mer<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”318320″]Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Magdalen Islands with a visit to the Mus\u00e9e de la Mer<\/a>. This captivating museum will take you through the region’s rich maritime past, with interactive exhibits, marine artifacts and stories of famous shipwrecks. It’s a perfect activity for history buffs and families alike, offering an educational opportunity while remaining sheltered from the elements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”137841″] The shopping center, meeting the locals<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”904962″]For a taste of local life, head for the Place des \u00celes shopping center. What’s special about this mall, unlike those found on the mainland, is that many of the businesses it houses are local, rather than multinational chains. So it’s a great place to do some shopping and support Magdalen merchants while staying out of the rain.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”134364″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”118038″][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-528474″ type=”css_grid” medias=”144601,145042,145036,144644″ screen_lg_items=”4″ screen_lg_breakpoint=”1000″ screen_md_items=”2″ screen_md_breakpoint=”600″ screen_sm_items=”2″ screen_sm_breakpoint=”480″ gutter_size=”2″ css_grid_v_align=”middle” media_items=”media|lightbox|original” single_overlay_color=”color-gyho” single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_image_anim=”no” single_padding=”2″ single_border=”yes” lbox_skin=”white” no_double_tap=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”132427″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”272936″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”502810″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”771456″] Shopping<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”144231″]The Magdalen Islands offer a multitude of charming boutiques where you can find local products, crafts, clothing and much more. Discover our favorite boutiques in the Coups des Coeur<\/a> list.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”132710″] \u00c0 l’abri de la Temp\u00eate tasting<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”456345″]What better way to brighten up a rainy day than with a good craft beer? The \u00c0 l’abri de la Temp\u00eate<\/a> microbrewery is the ideal place to sample unique local beers, made with ingredients from the archipelago. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of the brewery while learning about the beer-making process. You can even take a few bottles home as a souvenir![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”523288″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”2″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”463106″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”p” text_font=”font-456882″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”fontheight-353271″ separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”255807″]Rainy days can be a highlight of your Islands vacation. Take advantage of these moments to discover another facet of the archipelago and leave with a head full of memorable memories, rain or shine! <\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”272936″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”502810″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”240696″] Explore the Bassin Arts Circuit<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”359652″]The borough of Bassin, on the island of Havre Aubert, is full of artists’ studios to discover. Starting at Maison Papier<\/a>, an art boutique\/gallery offering paper reproductions of works by Magdalen artists, you can move on to ceramist Patrick Leblond<\/a>‘s studio, or Julien Livernois’ La m\u00e9moire et la Mer<\/a> gallery. This tour, also known as the Canyon Loop, is an excellent way to meet the artists, understand their inspirations and leave with a unique souvenir of the Magdalen Islands.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=”150150″ media_width_percent=”100″ border=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”135977″][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-5284743″ type=”css_grid” medias=”144615,144657,144650,144666″ screen_lg_items=”4″ screen_lg_breakpoint=”1000″ screen_md_items=”2″ screen_md_breakpoint=”600″ screen_sm_items=”2″ screen_sm_breakpoint=”480″ gutter_size=”2″ css_grid_v_align=”middle” media_items=”media|lightbox|original” css_grid_images_size=”three-two” single_overlay_color=”color-gyho” single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_image_anim=”no” single_padding=”2″ single_border=”yes” lbox_skin=”white” no_double_tap=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”422776″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”935643″] Relaxing coffee<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”143103″]There are a growing number of caf\u00e9s on the islands, so take your pick and order a hot drink! On \u00cele du Havre Aubert, you can visit Ram\u00e9a<\/a>, Maison Papier<\/a> (the boutique of the Petit h\u00f4tel de la Montagne<\/a>) or Caf\u00e9 de la Grave<\/a>. On the central island you will find Caf\u00e9 des Lupins<\/a>, Theresa<\/a> or L’\u00celot<\/a>, not to forget Olyve<\/a>, a perfect spot for board game enthusiasts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-912164″ uncode_shortcode_id=”195488″]Dive into the world of seals[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”122067″]The Centre d’interpr\u00e9tation du phoque<\/a> in Grande-Entr\u00e9e<\/a> offers a fascinating look into the world of seals \u2014 their habitat, their role in Madelinot culture, and the issues that surround them. A must-visit to better understand the deep connection between the people of the Islands and the sea.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Magdalen Islands are synonymous with magnificent beaches, outdoor activities and… a maritime climate! But even when the weather doesn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’t cooperate and the rain comes, there are still plenty of ways to make the most of your vacation. Here are a few suggestions to turn a rainy day into an unforgettable adventure. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":146032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[103,120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-147260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-restaurants"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147260\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=147260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=147260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}