{"id":153849,"date":"2026-04-10T13:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/?p=153849"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:07:29","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/blogue\/__trashed\/","title":{"rendered":"Magdalen Islands hiking: where to go in the archipelago"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;900610&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;107936&#8243;]Do you prefer short, accessible walks or longer, more challenging hikes? We&#8217;ll take you on a tour of the most beautiful places to hike in the Magdalen Islands, island by island, one step at a time![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;882927&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;50&#8243; position_horizontal=&#8221;left&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;103533&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;793896&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_horizontal=&#8221;left&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-wvjs&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;908102&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_raw_html]PG5hdiBhcmlhLWxhYmVsPSJUYWJsZSBkZXMgbWF0acOocmVzIj48aDIgY2xhc3M9Img0Ij5UYWJsZSBvZiBjb250ZW50czwvaDI+Cjx1bD4KIAk8bGk+PGEgaHJlZj0iI2hhdnJlLWF1YmVydCI+SGF2cmUgQXViZXJ0IElzbGFuZCAoQW1oZXJzdCk8L2E+PC9saT4KIAk8bGk+PGEgaHJlZj0iI2hhdnJlLWF1eC1tYWlzb25zIj5IYXZyZSBhdXggTWFpc29ucyBJc2xhbmQgKEhvdXNlIEhhcmJvdXIpPC9hPjwvbGk+CiAJPGxpPjxhIGhyZWY9IiNjYXAtYXV4LW1ldWxlcyI+Q2FwIGF1eCBNZXVsZXMgSXNsYW5kIChHcmluZHN0b25lKTwvYT48L2xpPgogCTxsaT48YSBocmVmPSIjZ3Jvc3NlLWlsZSI+R3Jvc3NlIElzbGU8L2E+PC9saT4KIAk8bGk+PGEgaHJlZj0iI2dyYW5kZS1lbnRyZWUiPkdyYW5kZSBFbnRyw6llIElzbGFuZDwvYT48L2xpPgogCTxsaT48YSBocmVmPSIjaWxlLWVudHJlZSI+RW50cnkgSXNsYW5kPC9hPjwvbGk+CiAJPGxpPjxhIGhyZWY9IiNwbGFnZXMiPlRoZSBiZWFjaGVzIG9mIHRoZSBNYWdkYWxlbiBJc2xhbmRzPC9hPjwvbGk+CiAJPGxpPjxhIGhyZWY9IiN2ZW50cy1ldC1tYXJlZXMiPkEgcGF0aCBiZXR3ZWVuIHdpbmQgYW5kIHRpZGU8L2E+PC9saT4KPC91bD4KPC9uYXY+[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;133902&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;havre-aubert&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Havre Aubert Island (Amherst)&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;145904&#8243;]Havre Aubert Island (Amherst)[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;199413&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;164738&#8243;]Butte des Demoiselles[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;157741&#8243;]Overlook Havre-Aubert and admire the archipelago from one of its highest peaks. La Grave will reveal itself before you, and you&#8217;ll see the sandstone mingling with the turquoise tones of the gulf. Climb on foot or by car, depending on your level of comfort.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;592332&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 1.9 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy (by car) to intermediate (on foot)<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 30 min<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> beautiful sunsets, but bring your mosquito repellent.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;200807&#8243;]Take the opportunity to discover the historic Site de la Grave, just a few minutes&#8217; walk away, and if you&#8217;re feeling fit, the Butte de la Croix is right next door and can be combined to explore both peaks in one outing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;141941&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;922754&#8243;]Butte de la Croix[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126666&#8243;]This intermediate climb offers some respite on the way up, but you&#8217;ll be treated to breathtaking scenery once you reach the cross. You&#8217;ll see Entry Island in the distance, and at the same time admire the tip of the hook that is the La Grave site. The side of the mountain also features a statue of the Patron Saint of the Acadians, celebrated on August 14.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;395751&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>750 m<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/li> <li><strong>Note:<\/strong> the cross overlooking the mound lights up in the evening.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;148834&#8243;]Once the hike is over, an ice cream or fruit frozen yogurt can serve as a reward at O&#8217;Glaces.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-1&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153403,153400,153401,153399&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;169084&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;898022&#8243;]Sandy Hook[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;539468&#8243;]Reach the furthest point of Havre-Aubert and feel as if you&#8217;re approaching Entry Island on an exceptional dune. The walk is fairly easy, but intermediate in terms of duration and the sand that serves as a trail. You can also get there by bike or tractor.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;567456&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 12.2 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> intermediate<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> no<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 3 to 4 hours<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> don&#8217;t forget your swimsuit, weather permitting.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;113196&#8243;]Check the tides to make sure you get there and back in time and avoid stepping in the water. Park your car in the lot at the end of Chemin du Sable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-2&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153391,153393,153395,153392&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;199490&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;177142&#8243;]Lac Solitaire[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;106859&#8243;]This easy, flat loop is suitable for all ages. You&#8217;ll discover a lovely stretch of fresh water, Lac Solitaire, a protected forest haven.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;125181&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 0.6 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 30 min to 1h<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> bring mosquito repellent with you, as mosquitoes are voracious here, sheltered from the wind.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;407295&#8243;]Take advantage of this excursion to the Montagne area to discover the Dune de l&#8217;Ouest beach or stop off at the <a href=\"https:\/\/maisonpapier.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maison Papier<\/a> boutique.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-3&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153417,153416,153415,153418&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;129236&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;184325&#8243;]Anse-\u00e0-la-Cabane lighthouse[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162619&#8243;]Park at the Anse-\u00e0-la-Cabane lighthouse, then take an easy stroll along the cliff edge. Admire the capes (be careful) and take time to explore the William Cormier Heritage Park and its interpretation panels.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;148991&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 45 to 60 min<\/li> <li><strong>Note:<\/strong> on a clear day, you&#8217;ll have a breathtaking view of the Bassin cliffs, which change color depending on the light and weather.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;181796&#8243;]Once in this area, take advantage of the Bassin arts tour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMP53X3McXK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circling the Canyon<\/a> to discover local crafts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-4&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153426,153425,153424,153423&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;112690&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;406466&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;havre-aux-maisons&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Havre aux Maisons Island (House Harbour)&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;112498&#8243;]Havre aux Maisons Island (House Harbour)[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;729550&#8243;]Round mound[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134219&#8243;]Climbing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/canada\/quebec\/la-butte-ronde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butte ronde<\/a> rewards you with an impressive view of Havre-aux-Maisons, but the ascent is relatively difficult. The escarpment is high and the feeling is unmarked. A rope holds you close to the summit, but you&#8217;ll need some skill to make the climb safely from the Cap Alright parking lot.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;640268&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 1.6 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> difficult<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> no, except for teenagers<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 45 min to 1h<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> from the parking lot, cross the street and find a small path of beaten turf that will take you to the summit.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;487063&#8243;]After the descent, explore the Cape Alright lighthouse and surrounding cliffs, then descend to the nearby beach at the foot of the peaked buttes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-5&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153398,153396,153435,153434&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;160346&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;137602&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;cap-aux-meules&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Cap aux Meules Island (Grindstone)&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;194327&#8243;]Cap aux Meules Island (Grindstone)[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;716431&#8243;]Parc des Bucks[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;235778&#8243;]The Parc des Bucks loop is perfect for all members of the family, thanks to its level of ease. You can choose from several trails and stop whenever you like. The advantage of this Magdalen Islands hike is that it&#8217;s protected from the elements, right in the heart of the forest.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721532&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 2.9 km loop<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 45 min to 1h<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> remember to bring mosquito repellent.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;135339&#8243;]Stop off at Rose Latt\u00e9 for a refreshing drink after this escapade, or do a little shopping in the center of Cap-aux-Meules.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-6&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153422,153419,153420,153421&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;658626&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;201939&#8243;]\u00c9tang du Nord, from the coast to the Borgot lighthouse[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;192095&#8243;]With minimal elevation gain, this round-trip hike links the C\u00f4te \u00e0 l&#8217;\u00c9tang-du-Nord site to the Borgot lighthouse site along spectacular headlands. Be careful and stay away from the edges, as there are many grassy false flats.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176934&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4.5 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 1 to 1.5 hours<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> bring a picnic lunch to eat on the headlands or at the lighthouse lookout.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;505014&#8243;]Reward yourself with a drink at the Caf\u00e9 des Lupins as you explore the various boutiques on the C\u00f4te site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-7&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153407,153406,153405,153404&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;583795&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;807849&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;grosse-ile&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Grosse Isle&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176952&#8243;]Grosse Isle[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;428637&#8243;]Pointe de l&#8217;Est National Wildlife Area[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;547950&#8243;]The little-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/national-wildlife-areas\/locations\/pointe-est.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pointe de l&#8217;Est National Wildlife Area<\/a> is nestled between Grosse-\u00cele and Grande-Entr\u00e9e. Here you&#8217;ll find a multitude of sandy trails leading from freshwater to saltwater, in a host of environments typical of the Magdalen Islands.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;562890&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 6 trails from 0.6 to 1.8 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy to intermediate<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> variable<\/li> <li><strong>Note:<\/strong> keep an eye out for birds and berries!<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;180724&#8243;]Taste the best lobster gu\u00e9dille on the Islands at Cap Dauphin&#8217;s Fish Shack after meeting the fishermen at Grande-Entr\u00e9e harbour.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-8&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153430,153428,153429,153431&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;156626&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;200814&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;grande-entree&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Grande Entr\u00e9e Island&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;165723&#8243;]Grande Entr\u00e9e Island[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132255&#8243;]\u00cele Boudreau[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;182452&#8243;]With little change in altitude, this walk is one of the most beautiful in the archipelago, crossing a multitude of landscapes. First, you&#8217;ll walk along the beach of Bassin Ouest, over a pebble beach, over ochre cliffs and through a wooded area, before coming out high above the remains of the island, carved out by wind and tide.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;715214&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 3.4 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> intermediate<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 1h to 1.5h<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> don&#8217;t go beyond the safety fences, as the capes crumble quickly.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;158256&#8243;]Take a kayak or clay outing in the oyster basin at La Salicorne, explore the port of Grande-Entr\u00e9e or plan a swim at Grande \u00c9chouerie before returning to your accommodation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-9&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153389,153387,153384,153388&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;212085&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;483402&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;ile-entree&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Entry Island&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;209126&#8243;]Entry Island[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;334049&#8243;]Big Hill[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;614275&#8243;]The highest point on the Magdalen Islands, Big Hill is 174 metres high, but the hike has a final vertical drop of over 200 metres. This day trip is a must-do, <a href=\"https:\/\/maisonmer.ca\/en\/blog\/entry-island-day-trip\/\">see our guide to Entry Island here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_list larger=&#8221;small&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-map-pin&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;321730&#8243;]<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4.5 km<\/li> <li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> intermediate<\/li> <li><strong>Suitable for families:<\/strong> yes<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended duration:<\/strong> 1.5 to 2 hours<\/li> <li><strong>Please note:<\/strong> at the exit of the boat, a pickup driver will sometimes wait for you to approach the trailhead in exchange for a few dollars, which is practical when you come on a short excursion.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[\/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;556567&#8243;]End your Entry Island exploration with a local beer or ice cream at Entry Island Marina![\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=&#8221;gallery-10&#8243; type=&#8221;css_grid&#8221; random=&#8221;yes&#8221; medias=&#8221;153413,153409,153414,153412&#8243; screen_lg_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_lg_breakpoint=&#8221;1000&#8243; screen_md_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_md_breakpoint=&#8221;600&#8243; screen_sm_items=&#8221;4&#8243; screen_sm_breakpoint=&#8221;480&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; media_items=&#8221;media|lightbox|poster&#8221; css_grid_images_size=&#8221;one-one&#8221; single_overlay_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; single_overlay_opacity=&#8221;50&#8243; single_image_anim=&#8221;no&#8221; single_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; single_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; single_css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; lbox_skin=&#8221;white&#8221; no_double_tap=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;747650&#8243; items=&#8221;eyIxNDc2NzVfaSI6eyJzaW5nbGVfdGV4dCI6Im92ZXJsYXkifX0=&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;641539&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;plages&#8221; row_name=&#8221;The beaches of the Magdalen Islands&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;651865&#8243;]The beaches of the Magdalen Islands[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;998128&#8243;]With over 300 kilometers of sand on all sides of the islands, there&#8217;s no shortage of options for impromptu hikes. All the beaches are great for walking, but special mention should be made of Dune de l&#8217;Ouest, Cormorandi\u00e8re and Grande \u00c9chouerie![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;181421&#8243; row_custom_slug=&#8221;vents-et-marees&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Entre vents et mar\u00e9es hiking trails&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162867&#8243;]Entre vents et mar\u00e9es hiking trails[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_custom_slug_check=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;708320&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126853&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;141963&#8243;]Would you like to explore even more of the archipelago on foot? 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