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🏄 Iles de la madeleine

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About Iles de la madeleine

Iles de la Madeleine comprises numerous distinct spots across multiple islands, each presenting varied wind directions and water conditions. Strong, consistent winds throughout the extended season (May–November) support various disciplines. The islands offer both choppy and flat-water options depending on location and wind direction. Warm boardshort months transition to wetsuit seasons as water temperature fluctuates. Beyond kiting, visitors enjoy mountain biking, hiking, wildlife viewing, windsurfing, and surfing. Ferry and flight access connect to mainland Canada. Affordable daily costs suit extended trips.

Amenities

Hiking trailsBiking pathsFishing opportunitiesIsland ferry services

Highlights

  • Multiple spots, all wind directions
  • Extended season, May–November
  • Diverse outdoor activities
  • Affordable, island-based riding
Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Very Strong (Up to 40 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Every week

Wind quality

Pretty steady · cold wind

Water

ChoppyFlatWaves

Water temp

Sometimes warm (boardshorts); sometimes cold (wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Either direction

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Woo big-air record: 14.1 m by Gabriel Landry

Spots at this destination

  • la Grave
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability9.3
  • Avg wind (peak months)19–20 kt
  • Water temp-1–18 °C
  • Best seasonYear-round
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan88%18.1 kt-2.11
Feb95%18.9 kt-4.2-0.8
Mar84%17.3 kt-2.3-1.1
Apr76%15.2 kt1.50.9
May81%14.7 kt5.33.8
Jun62%13.4 kt10.98.6
Jul66%13.3 kt16.916.3
Aug61%13.5 kt1917.5
Sep72%15.3 kt15.915.9
Oct69%14.3 kt11.311.8
Nov93%19.2 kt5.26.5
Dec91%19.9 kt1.13.3

Schools and shops nearby

Anhookedkite - École de kitesurf kitesurfing school in canada east coast
🪁 Anhookedkite - École de kitesurf10.0

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Full Wind Les Iles School Kitesurf kitesurfing school in canada east coast
🪁 Full Wind Les Iles School Kitesurf10.0

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Shop From Kite Flying Au Gre Du Vent kitesurfing shop in canada east coast
🛍️ Shop From Kite Flying Au Gre Du Vent9.4

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École de kite Jasmin Bousquet - Kitesurf Îles de la Madeleine - Kitesurf school kitesurfing school in canada east coast
🪁 École de kite Jasmin Bousquet - Kitesurf Îles de la Madeleine - Kitesurf school10.0

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Community scores
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8.0/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.0
  • 🌊Water conditions7.5
  • 🚀Launch zone8.0
  • 🏖️Scenery8.5
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Travel & practical info

Getting there

fly or take ferryTakes time to get there

Car needed

Yes — plan on renting a car

Cost of a kite day

Affordable ($20-50 /day)

Internet

Acceptable (Whatsapp voice calls and web browsing)

Local infrastructure

Medium development (some accommodations; hotels; health services or shops)
Family friendlyKite shop

Off-wind activities

  • biking
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • windsurfing
  • surfing
  • fishing
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