Iles de la Madeleine Coastline by Boat
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Puerto
Cap-aux-Meules, Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec (Canadá)
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Nivel de actividad
Easy
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$139
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 1¾ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Admire the lovely coastal scenery as you set off by boat around the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago.
You'll travel along the coastline to admire the fascinating red cliffs as your guide explains the processes that have shaped them. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings and identify the various bird species that have made the islands their home.
Lobster fishing has been an important local industry since 1875; see how a lobster trap is set and learn how fishing is regulated and protected for future generations.
You'll skirt past tiny, treeless Entry Island — home to around 80 people, mainly of Scottish descent. This is the only inhabited island not connected to the rest of the Îles de la Madeleine.
Notes:
Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm in Cap-aux-Meules. Transportation is by school bus; participants must be able to climb steep steps to (dis)embark the bus. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any operational surprises that may crop up. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour requires walking approximately 200 yards to the boat. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, gravel, and steps. A degree of agility is required when boarding the boat. The boat tour duration is approximately 1¼ hours.