Grosse Ile Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Grosse Ile, Quebec.
Protected by the Canadian Wildlife Service, the East Point National Wildlife Reserve protects a large portion of Grosse-Île, which is an example of the Îles de la Madeleines' singular landscapes. Several species of wildlife, including shorbirds and ducks, use the area as a major site of landing during their migratory process. Enter from L'Échouerie and Les Maries Salés
Surrounded by sea and difficult to approach, the Rocher-aux-Oiseaux Migratory Bird Sanctuary, located approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) mortheast of Grosse-Île, is a natural sanctuary for aquatic birds such as petrels, razorbills, gulls and murres. High rock walls and tricky currents make the boat trip in a challenge for even the most experienced sailors.
Located on the difficult-to-get-to Île-Brion, the Île-Brion Ecological Reserve is a time capsule preserving the island in its original condition. Its forest alone houses more than 140 different species of birds. and the unique vegetation consists of many endangered plants and grasses.





