Grosse Isle

Grosse Isle, an island of the Isle-aux-Grues archipelago in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec, is in the St. Lawrence River opposite the south shore communities of Berthier-sur-Mer and Montmagny.

Grosse Isle Halal Travel Guide

Croix-memoriale-grosse-ile - Celtic memorial cross

The 21-island Isle-aux-Grues archipelago is uninhabited, with the exception of one tiny community (Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues) on Île-aux-Grues itself. The region (Montmagny Regional County Municipality) is known for bird-watching, goose-hunting and cheeses.

Grosse Isle (Grosse-Île, "big island") was notorious for its role as disembarkation point for "coffin ships" — the overcrowded, disease-ridden immigrant vessels in which the starving Irish fled the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. The island had been established as an 1832 quarantine station for inbound sea traffic to Quebec City during an earlier cholera epidemic, but was clearly unprepared for and overwhelmed by the mass influx of potato famine refugees in 1847. Medical care was primitive and housing and sanitation clearly inadequate for the tens of thousands of arriving travellers.

Thousands died from typhoid fever at the quarantine station or at sea. An estimated five thousand Great Famine victims are buried on the island and the largest potato famine graveyard outside Ireland. Thousands more were buried at sea before their ships even reached the New World. Of 90,000 who fled Ireland for Canada, an estimated 16,000 succumbed to the typhus epidemic of 1847 at sea, at Grosse-Île or at a subsequent destination; among those who left Grosse-Île seemingly healthy, 6,000 are buried at Windmill Point (Montréal) and thousands more succumbed in distant communities like Kingston (Ontario) | Kingston, Bytown and Toronto. Partridge Island, as quarantine station for Saint John, New Brunswick, was in a similar position with nearly 1,200 fatalities.

Grosse-Île is now uninhabited; the quarantine station, expanded with more adequate facilities for arriving ocean liners after Canada's confederation in 1867, closed in 1937 and is now a Canadian National Parks|national historic site. Île-aux-Grues is inhabited as a tiny village (year-round population: 130); the closest school is in Montmagny and, once the seasonal ferry stops running, students must be transported by aircraft.

Travel to Grosse Isle

The Trans-Canada Highway from Montraal and Lévis passes through Berthier-sur-Mer and Montmagny on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River en route to Rivière-du-Loup. Access to the islands is by boat (seasonally) or by aircraft.

By boat

• Croisières Lachance runs seasonally from Berthier-sur-Mer to Grosse-Île and Île-aux-Grues; total cost per-person for boat and national historic site admission is about $60/person.
• /en/our-ferries/lisle-aux-grues-montmagny-ferry/home/ L'Isle-aux-Grues – Montmagny Ferry, seasonal, free, provincially-operated vehicle ferry. Runs 2-4 times daily, depending on tides.

By air

HTTPS://WWWW.Wirmontmagny.com Air Montmagny (+1 418-248-3545) operates on-demand charter flights year-round from Montmagny to the small landing strips on Île-aux-Grues and Grosse-Île.

How to get around in Grosse Isle

• There is a 2.5-km Mirador Trail for hiking on Grosse-Île.
• Île-aux-Grues has several kilometers of roads suitable for cycling or motoring.

What to see in Grosse Isle

• Grosse-Île National Historic Site - Irish Memorial National Historic Site, explore the village on foot or by trolley. Irish Cemetery, Celtic cross and memorial, various buildings including a 1847 Lazaretto, hospital to the Irish tragedy, disinfection building, homes, churches and hotels which served various classes of turn-of-the-century steamship passengers.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Grosse Isle

• Goose and waterfowl hunting (seasonal), various outfitters:

• Bertrand Vézina - 270, chemin du Roi, Isle-aux-Grues ☎ +1 418-248-6173
• Anna V. Roy - 120 chemin de la Haute-Ville, Isle-aux-Grues ☎ +1 418-248-4634
• Lisette Vézina Painchaud Isle-aux-Grues ☎ +1 418-248-4687 +1 418-248-4680

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Grosse Isle

• Fromagerie Ile-aux-Grues - 210, chemin du Roi, Ile-aux-Grues ☎ +1 418-248-5842 +1 418-248-5843 - Farmers co-op and artisanal Cheese house.

Halal Restaurants

• Café aux Quatre Vents 126, chemin du Quai, Isle-aux-Grues ☎ +1 418-248-4644 - Riverside café/restaurant near ferry, bar, ice cream, bicycle rental, ice, takeaway.

• Manoir des Érables 220 boul Taché Est, Montmagny ☎ +1 418-248-0100 - French-Canadian.

• Café-Bistro Au Coin du Monde 130, Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste Est, Montmagny ☎ +1 418-248-0001

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Grosse Isle

Grosse Isle - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Grosse Isle, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Grosse Isle. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Grosse Isle and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Grosse Isle. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Grosse Isle. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Grosse Isle: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Grosse Isle.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Grosse Isle: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Grosse Isle, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Grosse Isle.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Grosse Isle, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Grosse Isle, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Grosse Isle and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Grosse Isle, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Grosse Isle, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Grosse Isle without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Grosse Isle is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Grosse Isle.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Grosse Isle is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Grosse Isle, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Grosse Isle Media: info@ehalal.io

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Isle-aux-Grues

• Auberge des Dunes - 118 chemin de la Basse-Ville, Isle-aux-Grues ☎ +1 418 248-0129
• Maison du Grand Heron - 199 chemin du Rivage, L'Isle-aux-Grues - Bed and breakfast, inn, weekly cottage rentals (chalets, yurts and tee-pees).

Montmagny

• Auberge Chez Octave 100, Rue St-Jean-Baptiste Est, Montmagny - Days Inn 218 chemin des Poirier, Montmagny
• EconoLodge - 205, chemin des Poirier, Montmagny ☎ +1 418-248-4515 +1-866-604-4515 +1 418-248-0209$100+ - Hotel with 48 rooms, pool, hot tub, restaurant, café.

• Hôtel Centre-Ville 3 boulevard Taché Est, Montmagny +1-866-539-0036

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• Hôtel L’Oiselière Montmagny - 105, chemin des Poiriers 46.9761, -70.5695 ☎ +1 418-248-1640 +1-800-540-1640 +1 418-248-4618 - Pool, spa, meeting facilities, restaurant with seafood, high table, Sunday brunch.

Telecommunications in Grosse Isle

Wi-fi is available at McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) (85 Boul Taché E, Montmagny).

Travel Next

• Quebec City, directly opposite Lévis, known for its 1608 Old Town and winter carnival.
• Trans-Canada Highway

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