After touring the southern islands of Quebec’s Magdalen Islands, it was time to head north to explore the island of Grande-Entree, home to one of Canada’s coziest all-inclusive nature lodges, the charming Auberge La Salicorne.

My stay at this beautiful property was simply sublime, and I was impressed with both the level of service and the wide variety of amenities that they offer. Here, my room rate included both breakfast and dinner prepared with local ingredients like fresh seal meat and Pied-de-Vent cheese, but also included a variety of activities and sightseeing excursions that truly allowed me to get a better sense of the island. Equipment rentals (like canoes and SUP boards) are also included here, and the cozy property features an on-site Seal Interpretive Center if you’d like to learn more about the island’s seal hunting culture.

Using the La Salicorne as my home base, I took side trips to both the beautiful Pointe L’est Wildlife Reserve and the endless beach of Plage Bassin de Est. This is the part of Les Îles de La Madeleine where you’ll feel most connected to nature, offering some of the most remote and beautiful hikes, beaches, and sea cave tours that you’ll find on the archipelago. If you’re looking for a laid back, charming lodge stay that won’t break the bank, Auberge La Salicorne definitely fits the bill, and I could not recommend it more.

00:00 Intro
01:04 Room Tour
02:19 Glamping Tents
02:49 Lodge Tour
04:38 Le Pomeloi Cider Tasting
05:18 Grande Entree village
06:19 Dinner & Entertainment
07:28 Breakfast
07:43 Pointe de L'Est Hike
10:17 Seal Interpretive Center
13:13 Plage du Bassin Est Hike
16:32 Mead & Microbrew Tasting
18:26 "Seal Experience" Dinner
20:46 Bonfire
21:39 Leaving the Magdalen Islands
23:33 Outro

Episode 194 | #Canada #Quebec | #MagdalenIslands | Filmed September 2023

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