Gourmet products local specialties and wines Canada

When two kings of smoked food come together to breathe new life into the Boucanier (a fire razed the old business to the ground in 2015), it's an event in itself. April 2016 is the beginning of a beautiful story. That of a smoked food counter (partly on the premises) and small dishes that are beautiful and good to eat. In addition to the traditional bagels, risottos and salads, you'll find smoked triple cream bries, hot smoked salmon with pepper and lemon, duck breasts marinated for three days in 14 spices or the diabolical bites of smoked salmon in maple syrup. Are you still here?

Formerly located in the village presbytery, the Nuances de Grains bakery-burnery has now moved into a new building to prepare its delights and welcome gourmands. Not only does it serve succulent, artisan-roasted coffees from its on-site burnery, but also absolutely delicious bakery products such as sourdough breads, viennoiseries, cakes like the carrot cake, and so on. You can also grab a quick bite to eat, such as the ham and cheese croissant or the venison turnover.

A family-run cheese factory that produces, among other things, aged cheddar, fresh cheese curds of the day, cheese spreads and the famous 14 Arpents, a soft farm cheese that is recognizable by its square shape and its orange washed rind. Its creamy paste is tasty and has a mild hazelnut flavour. For those who prefer a milder taste, the Rang des Îles is an excellent choice with its soft, tender crust. In the bakery, breads, pastries, specialty coffees and regional products are on display.

Syrups, butters, jellies, sugars, caramels, candies... All maple products are on sale to sweeten your beak, including some Quebec specialties such as maple whiskey, ice wine tea, etc. In winter and summer, you can taste maple taffy in front of the shop. During the hot summer days, you can enjoy a good soft vanilla ice cream covered with maple syrup or coulis.

This grocery-caterer will make your mouth water! Local products and fine cheeses from Quebec and elsewhere, prepared dishes and homemade products, foie gras, BBQ meats, cold cuts, oils and vinegars, chocolates, homemade desserts... The list is long! Their homemade products (onion confit, raspberry and maple vinaigrette, ice cider jelly, etc.) are a pure delight. Catering services offered: in-home chef, BBQ with turnkey service, corporate catering (cocktail party, lunch boxes, etc.).

This cidery-vineyard is located on a 30-hectare estate and produces, among other things, the famous fire cider, the first of its kind in Quebec. Unlike ice cider, which is made from frost, this product is made from heat. The company also produces ice cider (also a Reserve version), aperitif, sparkling, hopped and aronia, not to mention wines such as the Seyval Blanc - Vidal with citrus aromas, the Rosé with floral and red berry notes, or the Chardonnay with aromas of roasted nuts and honey.

If you're passing through the Vieux-Sainte-Rose district, be sure to stop in at the charming boutique of the Rémond sisters, two self-described "gourmet merchants". In addition to homemade gourmet treats and hand-picked products from other artisans and producers, the boutique is brimming with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tableware and home accessories, not to mention gourmet books and magazines. You're sure to find something to treat yourself or to bring back from your trip.

In this specialized grocery store, there is everything you need to eat and drink. You'll find the big names in Quebec beer production, some quality imported beers and alcohol-free beers. The arrivals of exclusive vintages are regularly announced on Facebook. On the grocery side, the store also offers a collection of sauces to swoon over or the pride of the house, the famous maple syrup aged in bourbon barrels, produced in Verdun by Distillery 1769, which marks the anchoring of Maltéhops in its neighbourhood.

Founded in 1956, the Fromagerie Lemaire is a must-see. We come here especially for its fresh cheese curds of the day, which is the house's reputation, but also for its tortillons, its strong cheddar, its Swiss cheese and its fine herbs cheese. The store also offers other Quebec cheeses, fresh bread, pizzas, etc. As for the restaurant, try the poutines, especially the deluxe versions, and finish it all off at the dairy bar. Another restaurant-counter in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover and at the Drummondville public market.

The first and only orchard in the archipelago, it produces alcoholic products such as L'Escarbille sparkling cider, Chouchen honey-flavoured cider, Le P'tit Bois fermented cider with maple syrup, L'Enchanteur fortified cider with apple brandy - the Pomeloi version also contains an apple in the bottle - and Adam and Eve apple gin. On site, you can purchase these products at the boutique (also fine apple products), enjoy the spirits plain or in cocktails and take a country walk in the orchard.

In 1998, a herd of small black cows arrived on the Islands and the Pied-de-Vent adventure began. This herd is fed with Island fodder, which gives the Pied-de-Vent, a cheese with a slightly washed rind, its very special taste. Also worth mentioning is the Tomme des Demoiselles, a firm pressed cheese that matures for six months, the Jeune-Coeur, a soft cheese with a bloomy rind, and the home-made tartiflette. In season, tours of the Pointe-Basse dairy farm are offered. A must on the Islands' gourmet circuit!

Located near Highway 20 at the western entrance to Drummondville, Rose Drummond offers several services under one roof. First of all, the greenhouses where flowers such as roses, gerberas, alstroemerias and tutti quanti grow, but also vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. It is also the only producer of cut flowers in Quebec. Then there is a delicatessen with products from dozens of Quebec producers and artisans, and a café where you can have a bite to eat in the heart of the greenhouses (a unique experience!).

Run by Véronique and Houssem since March 2021, the place is popular with locals and visitors alike. The breads here are made from organic flours and quality ingredients. And what about the pure butter croissants and delicious viennoiseries, not forgetting the sweet treats! We also offer take-away meals such as gourmet sandwiches. Small boutique corner with books and artisan products.

Housed in the former Saint-Jean presbytery, which was also home to La Boulange until 2021, La Midinette is the offspring of the Monna sisters (of Cassis Monna & Filles), who have preserved the character and historic vocation of the premises while adding a more eccentric touch. La Midinette takes up the torch on the bakery side, adding a refreshment bar in the dining room or on the terrace. La Midinette is also a wine shop, offering a fine selection of wines from private imports. A fine gourmet address for indulging on the island!

What could be better than the smell of freshly baked bread? And there's plenty to choose from, including the famous baguette, kamut and spelt bread, cheese bread and raisin bread. Like any self-respecting bakery, the range of viennoiseries and sweet treats is as extensive as it is delicious, not forgetting on-the-go dishes such as the pear and goat pizza, which you can accompany with a kombucha. A great place to start the day off on the right foot, or to stock up on succulent products before a trip to Forillon National Park.

Now housed in the former general store, this chocolate shop is a temple to sinfulness. The chocolates are mainly ganaches, dipped with a fork, as well as truffles, caramels, spreads and other homemade delights. We could not fail to mention the chocolate desserts, ice creams, mini pancakes and tutti quanti, not to mention the sweet or savory breakfasts. Lodging available (two apartments for weekly rental).

Here we opt for freshness, the quality of local ingredients and healthy nutrition. A single glance at the bakery counter is already making the stomach rumble! To start the day off right, we strongly recommend their pure butter pastries, including wild berry chocolates. A real delight! Homemade sandwiches and salads, not to mention takeaways, are also an excellent lunch option. And while you're at it, fill your basket with delicious regional products for sale on site.

Once a confectionery, the Trappists became owners in 1944 before officially incorporating the chocolate factory in 1978. Its reputation now extends beyond the borders of the region, and people come from far and wide to obtain their delicacies, especially the dark chocolate-covered blueberries, the monastery's flagship product. The place is part of the Artisans à l'oeuvre network, so you can enjoy a real interpretation experience on site.

Pascal works in the authentic French artisanal bakery. Its delicious breads, all made by hand fresh of the day with top quality ingredients, are available in traditional loaves, baguettes, walnut bread and tutti quanti. There are also pastries (including pure butter croissants), pastries, sandwiches and pies (salty and sweet), a small selection of Quebec cheeses and deli meats. The ideal stop before hiking in Jacques-Cartier National Park, or as a reward on the way back

It was thought quite impossible to find a maple bacon doughnut that would surpass Brewnuts' in Cleveland, USA. Well, it's done, and the memory is memorable: the abuse of crispy bacon bits makes it the undisputed champion. We also brought back a few other tasty donuts for the road (a few vegan options on the menu): café praliné, caramel apple pie, marzipan... Finally, the place also serves milkshakes, smoothies, coffees, teas and hot chocolates.

If the Charlevoix terroir is often found on the plate, it is also found here in the bottle. Menaud is both a distillery and a microbrewery producing nectars made with the region's herbs, wild flowers, fruits and grains. One thinks of its camerise liqueur made with salt gin or its salicorne sweet beer picked in Isle-aux-Coudres. To discover its products, a tasting room with a terrace is open to the public, not to mention the boutique where you can stock up on these little artisanal jewels.

Daniel Lalande is part of the first generation of Quebecers to master the art of winemaking, which is rooted in family values and a love of the land. Today, the winery is one of the most important in Quebec, in addition to being a major tourist attraction. The estate produces white, red and rosé wines, as well as sparkling and ice wines, based on Quebec grape varieties. Bonus: a bistro, grape harvests open to the public and a^second vineyard, La Cantina.

For those who love Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes, you should know that the owner also runs this gourmet address. However, this one is entirely dedicated to brioche doughnuts and everything is homemade here with love and patience. More than twenty flavors fill the shelves, like the succulent donut filled with almond custard with almond glaze, roasted almond pieces, Chantilly cream and apricot jam. Unholy Donuts has a reputation as one of the best places in Toronto, no less.

This artisanal bakery is a family business that revives the delights of yesteryear according to the tradition of our ancestors. The great specialty: the famous potato doughnuts in all their variations (our preference: dipped in maple syrup). The breads are made by hand as well as the pies (sugar, pecan nuts, maple syrup, etc.). In addition, the bakery prepares pies (chicken, Acadian, salmon...), home-made dishes (lasagna, shepherd's pie...), ready-to-eat meals and marinades of all kinds.

Auval defines itself as an "artistic beer creation project". Owner Benoît Couillard wants small, local and, above all, personal. He embarked on this crazy project of a brewery farm built around a field of herbs, a berry orchard and a few beehives. The brewery's nectars include the divine Arcane 17 hop, the fruity Tite Framboëse and Framboëse, the long-keeping Cuvée Louis and the farmhouse Arrière-Pays. But Auval brews many other beers to discover.

Established in its new headquarters, La Maison du Bleuet works with organic wild blueberries and transforms the chocolate in an artisanal way. The result is a whole range of gourmet products: dried blueberries coated in milk chocolate, blueberry caramel, blueberry onion confit, blueberry and rhubarb spread, blueberry port jelly, blueberry green tea... The house also makes cosmetics such as handmade blueberry soap and wild blueberry enzymatic scrub. Gift shop also on site.

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Toujours Dimanche bakery is back with a dazzling new look following the fire that ravaged the premises in July 2022. Just as before, you'll find tasty homemade breads, viennoiseries and pastries, as well as gourmet dishes to enjoy on the spot, accompanied by specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, Italian sodas and microbrewery beers. A few fine Quebec products also grace the shelves.