Isle-aux -grues is a small island in the archipelago of islands in the St Lawrence near Montmagny. It is the largest of the islands and is inhabited by only 130 residents in the winter plus more summer residents. They farm, have a cheese factory, and cater to tourism. They are totally isolated in the spring and fall, when boats cannot cross, but the river is not frozen over yet. Students are taken by plane to school during this period. Residents stock up for this period but any other supplies are brought over on this same plane.
It is a 30 minute ferry ride, which holds 20 cars, walk-ons and cyclists ride free. Most people cycle but we chose to walk . It is a 20 minute walk across the island and about 40 minutes more to the Gros-Pin reserve. After we arrived at Le Gros-Pin it took us about an hour and half to do the hike through the forest. We then walked back to the village and then on to the ferry. Lots of walking for one day.
Isle -aux - Grues is one of the islands that is very close to Grosse Ile where the 3000 Irish immigrants were quarantined when they came to Canada during the potato famine.
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| Leaving on the ferry |
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| Typical scenery as we walked around the island |
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| Rose enjoyed the sweet smell of a cow barn as we walked by. |
Lunch time
Rose posing for a picture at the corner of the church. Angel or snow goose ?????
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Munching on some raspberries along the way.
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| This young fire fighter was waiting to board the ferry |
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