The Iles de la Madeleine are wind-safe wind islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec. Turquoise water lies between red cliffs and dunes , scenery straight out of a picture book. Among kiters the archipelago counts as a real insider tip.
Profile
| Best time to visit | Summer, June to September |
| Wind | Strong, reliable winds |
| Water | Cool, wetsuit needed |
| Level | Beginner to advanced |
| Area | Island group in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec |
The area
The Iles de la Madeleine are an island group in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec. Turquoise water glows between red cliffs and wide dunes. Their position in the open gulf provides strong and reliable winds.
Who & when
The spot suits beginners to advanced riders and thrives on reliable summer wind. The best time is summer from June to September. Anyone looking for strong wind and a special backdrop is in the right place.
Good to know
The water is cool, so a wetsuit is standard equipment here. The winds are strong and reliable, which makes the archipelago wind-safe. As an insider tip, many spots stay calm and uncrowded.
Our impression
The Iles de la Madeleine are wind-safe wind islands with turquoise between red cliffs. The mix of reliable wind and extraordinary landscape makes them special. For us they are an insider tip for anyone seeking something new in summer.