View of the church from the observation tower at Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-GruesView of the church from the observation tower at Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues
©View of the church and river from the observation tower|Eve-Danielle Latulippe

A must Isle-aux-Grues

Isle-aux-Grues is the only one of the archipelago’s 21 islands to be inhabited year-round. The population is 130, with a further 140 summer residents. The island’s natural environment is simply sublime! As soon as you set foot on the island, you’re invaded by a feeling of well-being and calm. Zenitude guaranteed!

 Live in the moment!

Isle-aux-Grues, a haven of peace!

Take a ferry or even a plane and discover island life for a weekend. Here, we live by the rhythm of the tides, the landscapes and the people we meet!

Not to be missed

01 

Living the island life for a night

It was under the wing of the Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches team that my husband and I had the chance to savor typical “Gruoise” island life for a fall weekend.


02 

Cycling around the island

Whether you use your own bike or one of the island’s rental bikes (standard or electric), discover the island at your own pace.


03 

Discovering the high marsh at dawn

In the course of my work, I was lucky enough to experience the unique moment of admiring the splendor of the L’Isle-aux-Grues high marsh at first light.


04 

Photograph all the colorful houses!

The scenery here is breathtaking. The photographer in you will be delighted.


05 

Discover the delicious cheeses of l’Isle

Discover Canada’s largest artisan cheese factory. Internationally renowned fine cheeses and cheddars aged since 1900. Signature products from an island dairy and microclimate like no other.


06 

Hiking in the Jean-Paul Riopelle Reserve

At the western tip of the island, we plunge into a nature reserve named in honor of Jean-Paul Riopelle. We pass through a forest of three-hundred-year-old maples and wild marshes to arrive in bays and vast tidal flats, a prime area for migratory birds.


07 

Slow down to the rhythm of Isle-aux-Grues

In this series on slow tourism, we present the first of our slow-tourism destinations: Isle-aux-Grues! The perfect place to take your time.


08 

Getting to the island by plane

Flying to L’Isle-aux-Grues with Air Montmagny is both practical and memorable. In just a few minutes, you’ll be flying over the archipelago of 21 islands and islets, offering breathtaking panoramas of the St. Lawrence River.


L'Isle-aux-Grues in pictures

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