Three days on the islands covering tip to tip, experiencing some of the extremes in typical weather: bright, gorgeous blue days with excellent air quality and starry nights; to blustery winds with rain, cloud and hints of sunlight!
Where are these Province de Quebec islands?
BOATS
Fishing is the traditional occupation but increasingly its lobster harvest (warming of waters)
Boat scenes on Grande Entrée Island:
Monument aux Pêcheurs expressing solidarité, strength and shared passion:
LANDSCAPE
L’île du Havre Aubert
Île de la Point aux Loups:
BEACHES:
Sandy Hook Beach and Dunes, Havre-Aubert
HOMES AND STRUCTURES
CLIFFS
Erosion is a big issue on the Islands. The red sandstone and dunes are increasingly battered by higher sea levels in addition a decrease in the amount of protective ice. Result: severe erosion.
Old Harry’s Point
A FEW ISLAND SPECIALITIES
Coffee!
Best meal on Island at Restaurant Eva:
On Île du Havre aux Maisons:
Geraldine Cyr, long time potter and lead artisan on Gross Île.
Rosehip is everywhere here as it is in PEI but only here have we seen a delicious confit made with it.
Goes with everything. Yumm.
