Sports and leisure activities Havre-Aubert

For the ultimate vacation, L'Istorlet is a smart choice. This outdoor base specializes in nautical activities and offers boat rentals (sailboat, windsurf, wingsurf, paddleboard, sea kayak, bicycle, etc.). Guided sea kayak tours are also available, as are courses, day camps and sailing progression sessions (for ages 10 to 14). Ask about the Swallow Card (3 x 2-hour courses and 3 x 2-hour rentals).

Located between the islands of Cap aux Meules and Havre Aubert, the Havre-aux-Basques lagoon is a renowned ornithological site in the area, frequented in particular by waterfowl during the nesting season. A migratory bird sanctuary has been set up here, and it is of course forbidden to hunt within its boundaries. It's also a favorite spot for kitesurfing and other sailing sports. You'll often see improvised mini-camps set up along the dunes.

It is accessed via Chemin du Sable in Havre-Aubert, and is one of the most famous beaches in the Islands. Miles of sand as far as the eye can see to the tip of the Bout du Banc, where the view of the sea and Entrée Island is simply magnificent (plan a 3-hour round trip to reach the tip). At the foot of the dune, the clear waters of the sea invite you to swim. Sandy Hook is the venue for the famous annual Sandy Hook Sand Castle Competition in August. A really great event where creativity and excesses are on the agenda.