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Hiking in the Magdalen Islands: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 3 hiking trails in the Magdalen Islands by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

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Before you go

Access & booking

3 of our 3 trails are free.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 3 of our 3 trails.

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Counts based on our 3 trails in the Magdalen Islands; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in the Magdalen Islands?

We list 3: 1 easy, 1 moderate and 1 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in the Magdalen Islands?

Among the 1 easy trails, start with Sentier du Littoral (Coastal Trail) (2.0 km). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in the Magdalen Islands?

Dogs are allowed on 3 of our 3 trails, including Pointe de l'Est National Wildlife Area, Réserve naturelle des Demoiselles and Sentier du Littoral (Coastal Trail).

Which outings are free in the Magdalen Islands?

3 of 3 trails are free: Pointe de l'Est National Wildlife Area, Réserve naturelle des Demoiselles and Sentier du Littoral (Coastal Trail). Each trail page gives the fee when there is one.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

Why hike in the Magdalen Islands?

The Magdalen Islands are an archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. According to Québec maritime, seven of the islands are inhabited and six of those are linked by Route 199. The seventh, Entry Island, can only be reached by boat.

Trails listed

Our database lists 9 trails in the Magdalen Islands: eight are rated easy and one is rated moderate. The shortest is the Demoiselles nature reserve (0.9 km). The longest is the Pointe-de-l'Est national wildlife area (14 km).

  • Réserve naturelle des Demoiselles: 0.9 km
  • Sentier du Littoral: 2 km
  • Sentier de l'Étang du Nord: 2.4 km
  • Parc des Buck: 2.7 km
  • Sentier du Cap-Rouge: 3.2 km, 125 m elevation gain, 1 h 05, rated moderate
  • Piste cyclable et pédestre de la Belle-Anse: 4.5 km
  • Sentier du Chemin des Buttes: 4.5 km
  • La Bouillée de Bois: 7 km
  • Réserve nationale de faune de la Pointe-de-l'Est: 14 km

Before you go

The detailed pages for these trails are still being reviewed. Check access and conditions with each site's manager before you set out.

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