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Before you go
Your trip to Havre-Aubert.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Havre-Aubert – Quebec Destination Magdalen Islands about 710 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR) Havre-aux-Maisons · 30 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By Route 199, about 20 km from Cap-aux-Meules. There is no road to the city of Quebec; the indicated distance is in a straight line.
How many days
One day for La Grave, the maritime museum and Sandy Hook Beach.
When to go
From July to August, when La Grave’s shops are open and Sandy Hook’s sandcastle competition takes place.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there and to reach Sandy Hook. La Grave is explored on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Havre-Aubert
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Morning
La Grave
Walk among La Grave’s fishing buildings and visit the maritime museum.
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Afternoon
Sandy Hook
Go to Sandy Hook Beach and walk along the stretch of sand and dunes.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Havre-Aubert?
Visit the La Grave site and the maritime museum, and walk along Sandy Hook Beach.
What is the distance from Cap-aux-Meules to Havre-Aubert?
About 20 km, roughly a 20-minute drive.
What is Sandy Hook’s sandcastle competition?
A sand-sculpture competition on the beach, held in August.
Is Havre-Aubert the oldest island in the archipelago?
It was the first occupied by Acadian settlers, in the 18th century.