Ile du Havre-aux-Maisons Travel Guide

Welcome to Ile du Havre-aux-Maisons!

The Île du Havre-aux-Maisons' bare landscape is the result of over-lumbering over the last century, and its hills seem swept clean by ocean winds. Its western side borders a lagoon that supports a truly singular ecosystem, the perfect environment for keeping populations of lobster, mussels and smelt healthy. Waters are held in by the Dune du Nord and the Dune du Sud, a popular family beach, and guided tours in a glass-bottomed boat are available.

Sainte Madeleine Church features impressive sculptures by Leo Gérvais, and La Maison d'Eva-Anne is a historic home and fine example of island architecture. Keeping sailors safe while they approach the shores, the views from the Alright Cape lighthouse reach all the way to the Île d'Entrée and into the island valleys, where smartly-trimmed houses are scattered across the landscape. The Îles were once a global exporter of herring, and Le Fumoir D'Antan is a still-operational smokehouse using traditional means to preserve the fish while adding a few secret ingredients for optimal taste.