where are the magdalen islands

Direct answer: The Magdalen Islands (Îles de la Madeleine) are a small archipelago in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, off the coast of eastern Quebec, Canada. They lie roughly southeast of the Gaspé Peninsula and northeast of Prince Edward Island, and are connected by sand isthmuses. The main inhabited communities are Havre-Aubert, Cap-aux-Meules, L’Île-du-Havre- Aubert, and Havre-aux-Maisons, with a total population concentrated on several islands. The islands are known for red sandstone cliffs, long sandy beaches, dune systems, and a distinctive Acadian French culture. The economy centers on tourism, fishing, and fish processing.