WHERE TO EAT, STAY AND PLAY IN THE MAGDALEN ISLANDS

Writer Dee Hon’s top picks for places to eat, stay and play in the Magdalen Islands

EAT & STAY

Auberge Chez Denis à François, Île du Havre Aubert The bouillabaisse here captures much of what’s great about the islands. The locals translate this classic French stew into a dish that’s simultaneously rustic and luxurious. The lobster, prawns, mussels and scallops come from “over there,” the server says, pointing toward the harbour. A hearty meal at the traditionally styled hilltop inn is best followed by a good night’s rest in the cosy upstairs rooms, where you’ll have a commanding view of the ocean. aubergechezdenis.com

PLAY

Parc du Gros Cap, Île du Cap aux Meules The spectacular rust-red cliffs here are home to roosting cormorants, which you’ll often see hovering over the water. Glide among them by taking one of the guided kayak tours available at the park. parcdegroscap.ca