Îles-de-la-Madeleine, a municipality in Quebec with a population of just over 12,000, is introducing new regulations that will require visitors to scan a QR code upon entering and exiting the municipality.
As part of this initiative, tourists will be charged a $30 fee, outlined in the draft regulations approved by the local government on April 9. The introduction of the “Passe Archipel” (Archipelago Pass) and the establishment of the Sustainable Territorial Management Fund aim to enhance tourism infrastructure and preserve the natural environment of the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Visitors can obtain the Archipelago Pass, which includes a QR code for entry and exit from the municipality, by paying the fee. The pass will be available for purchase from May 1 to Oct. 14, with each visitor over the age of 13 required to pay the $30 fee, up to a maximum of $100 per family.
Mr. Valiquette emphasized, “We aim to continue welcoming visitors year after year by providing them with adequate services, which is why we are establishing this fund.”
The municipality highlighted that the pass will benefit both tourists and local residents, as well as help protect the area’s “fragile aspects.”
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According to a regional tourism website, 50% of the funds raised will be allocated to the regional community for park maintenance and waste management expenses. The remaining 50% will be used by the municipality to enhance recreational and tourism facilities.
