In the exceptional decor of the curing shops, discover the origins of a traditional savoir-faire: smoking herring. Personal accounts, demonstrations, photographs and objects recount how herring is processed and how this industry has evolved. Also, don’t miss the remarkable sight of thousands of fish hung in preparation for smoking.
Le Fumoir d’antan – Hard smoked herring Économusée
Contact details
27 Chemin du Quai, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, Canada, G4T 5M1
47.39159140, -61.79030900
Le fumoir d'antan © M.Foreman
Harengs fumés © M.Fiset
Économusée de la boucanerie © M.Fiset
Démonstration du savoir-faire © M.Fiset
Activité familiale © M.Fiset
Visite commentée © M.Fiset
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Facilities
Infrastructure and equipment
Interpretation panels
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Visitor services
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Groups
Entertainment available
Special schedule on request
Possible opening off-season
Reservation required
Group rate
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Agrotourism and regional flavors
Products for tasting
Fish / seafood
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
Transportation services
Signposted access (blue signs)
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Last updated: May 24, 2026
