Isle Madame is an island located at the southern most tip of beautiful Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast. Isle Madame is made up of four main communities; Arichat, West Arichat, D'Escousse, and Petit De Grat. The island is about 7 miles wide and 10 miles long. Paved roads criss-cross the island, showcasing the 12 beautiful interior fresh-water lakes, as well as the picturesque coastline with it's many inlets and islands.
By land, Isle Madame is located one-half hour from the Canso Causeway, and approximately three and a half hours from the Halifax International Airport. By sea, Isle Madame is 5 miles from the historic St. Peter's Canal, gateway to the world famous Bras d'Or Lakes, the largest salt water lake in the world. The island is located where a yachter could easily set sail for the Gulf of St. Lawrence or make their way along the east coast of Canada and the United States, or venture to any points beyond.
