Planning a summer trip to Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine? You'll have to pay up. – Winnipeg Free Press
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MONTREAL — Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine every summer to behold its cliff-framed seascapes and sandy beaches. But starting next month, those island sojourns will come with an added cost.
Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Quebec's Iles-de-la-Madeleine every summer to behold its cliff-framed seascapes and sandy beaches. But starting next month, those island sojourns will come with an added cost.
Mayor Antonin Valiquette says the fee is necessary because tourists are burdening local services and straining existing municipal revenue.