Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine Postal Codes: G4T | Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec

Key Facts

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is an archipelago municipality located in the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of Quebec, Canada. Situated in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence approximately 105 kilometers from Prince Edward Island and 215 kilometers from the Gaspé Peninsula, this remote island chain consists of about a dozen islands, with six main inhabited islands connected by sand dunes and bridges. The archipelago covers a total land area of approximately 205 square kilometers and has a population of around 12,000 residents, known as Madelinots. Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is divided into several distinct communities including Cap-aux-Meules, Havre-Aubert, and Havre-aux-Maisons, each with its own unique character and history. The municipality's economy is primarily based on fishing, tourism, and salt mining, with its distinctive red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and unique Acadian culture making it a popular destination. The islands are accessible by ferry from Prince Edward Island and by air from various Quebec cities. For those seeking postal code information for the various communities within this archipelago municipality, detailed postal code data is available for each of its constituent areas.