Labrador Region Magdalene Islands Photos: Magdalene Islands A group of islands located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. These islands, which are part of Quebec, were under the jurisduction of Newfoundland from 1763 to 1784. Many Magdalene fishing ships went north to Labrador for the summer fishery. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Magdaleners, Labrador. Fishing ships from the Magdalene Islands regularly visited the southern coast of Labrador during the late 19th century. Magdalen Islanders, Labrador. Fishing ships from the Magdalene Islands regularly visited the southern coast of Labrador during the late 19th century. Magdalen Island Vessels, Bonne Esperance. Magdalene Islands fishing vessels at anchor off Bonne Esperance. Bonne Esperance | Battle Harbour | Whale Island | Magdalene Island | Way Of Life Avalon Region | Burin Peninsula | Northeast Region | Labrador Region | Misc. Photos | Interactive Map About This Project | Biography: Joseph Laurence | Feedback Is Welcomed | Copyright Info. This digital collection was produced under contract to the SchoolNet Digital Collections Program, Industry Canada.