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We firmly believe that immersing ourselves in a destination’s food scene is the best way to travel — and there’s a thriving one next door to Ontario that we’re always eager to explore. With a world-class culinary heritage, Québec comprises a rich and colourful gastronomic tapestry intricately connected by passionate food producers, unique regional products and mouth-watering plates.
No matter the season, Québec is the ideal destination for the intrepid foodie. There’s always something tantalizing to discover in the region — just pack your appetite and an inexhaustible wanderlust. Many regions have varying specialties — it’s a gourmand’s dream. Québec is bubbling with so many incredible culinary experiences and delightful meals, that it’s tough to know where to start. With so much to explore, we’ve compiled a bucket list of must-visit attractions, businesses and activities for your next visit to the province.
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One of the most unique and special experiences is the Tables Champêtres™, when friendly farmers welcome guests onto their farm to enjoy an intimate feast and share their knowledge. These hearty meals often feature harder-to-find proteins like wild boar, goat or sea buckthorn and are prepared using at least 51 per cent of produce sourced from the farmers’ fields. Sometimes prepared in collaboration with other, equally passionate local producers, these meals are unmatched ways for visitors to discover the world of Québec agriculture.
Further afield, sample squeaky, fresh cheese curds and indulge in gooey raclette; sit down for farm-to-table dining that showcases the richness of Québec’s bounty; and meet talented makers and artisans. Indulge in the traditional sugar shack experience, and discover locally made beer, cider and grape and berry wine. There are plenty of tours and guided tastings to sign up for, too, and pick-your-own produce opportunities in the terroir’s lush orchards. The options are limitless — in Québec, you’re guaranteed to find culinary splendours at every turn.
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Who is Terroir et Saveurs du Québec?
Québec’s only provincial culinary tourism network since 1975, the Association de l’Agrotourisme et du Tourisme Gourmand du Québec is a tourism association recognized by Québec’s Ministry of Tourism. The brand image of the Association, Terroir et Saveurs du Québec is a guarantee of quality that is recognized throughout the province. They’re culinary ambassadors passionate about the Québec terroir, who provide enriching agritourism activities and authentic gourmet experiences while honouring the savoir-faire of the region’s
agricultural producers.
They represent diverse businesses ranging from food producers and artisanal processors to restaurants offering regional cuisine or small businesses selling local products. They all contribute to making Québec a world-renowned gourmet destination. Terroir et Saveurs du Québec warmly welcomes you to explore Québec’s storied and diverse culinary heritage along with a delicious taste of the province’s world-class flavours, immersive culinary experiences and the incredible opportunity to appreciate the people who work to ensure the industry continues to thrive today.
Culinary Tourism Bucket List
There’s so much Québec to discover. You’ll love exploring the province’s world-class bounty, participating in immersive culinary experiences and meeting passionate food producers working tirelessly behind the scenes. Plan your culinary adventure in the province by visiting these businesses:
Bask in the Île D'Orléans countryside
1. Sample delectable blackcurrant beverages at Cassis Monna et Filles
2. Dine at Le Moulin de St-Laurent
3. Overnight at La Maison de l’île, a century-old house and vacation spot
4. Head to La Midinette for an unforgettable tasting experience
5. Drive to Compliments de Belle-Maman for homemade marinades, jams, butter and jellies
6. Check out Ferme Guillaume Létourneau to pick your own produce
7. Finish your afternoon at Domaine Steinbach, one of the most beautiful orchards in Québec
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Find cheese curds that go "squeak squeak"
Québec is famous for its cheese, and for good reason.
8. Stop by Fromagerie St-Guillaume (Centre-du-Québec) to try their multi-award-winning cheese curds, aged cheddars, Swiss cheese and grill-able halloumi
9. At Boréalait in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, you’ll find cheese with the perfect dose of “squeak squeak” that you’re looking for in a good poutine
Try other delicious cheese, too:
10. Fromagerie L’Ancêtre in Centre-du-Québec is Canada's largest organic cheese factory
11. Fromagerie de l’Île-aux-Grues in the Chaudière-Appalaches region is the country’s largest artisanal cheese factory
12. You’ll also love the newly reopened Fromagerie du Champ à la Meule in Lanaudière
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Make fondue and raclette with Québec cheese
Indulge in everything from mouth-watering gouda to farmstead cheese from some of the finest producers in Québec.
13. Fromagerie Au Gré des Champs (Montérégie)
14. Fromagerie Bergeron (Chaudière-Appalaches)
15. Fromagerie La Station (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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Taste the ultimate farm-to-table experience at one of the Table Champêtre
A meal at a Table Champêtre is an unforgettable experience. Revel in stunning views, fresh fare, farm tours and more at these locations.
16. Domaine de la Templerie (Montérégie)
17. Ferme Les Petites Écores (Montérégie)
18. Le Mangeoir (Montérégie)
19. La Rabouillère (Montérégie)
20. Huit 100 Vingt (Lanaudière)
21. Labonté de la pomme - Verger - Cidrerie & Cabane à pommes (Laurentides)
22. Maison de Soma (Laurentides)
23. L’Éden Rouge (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
24. Restaurant Les Mal-aimés (Cantons-de-l’Est)
25. Les Jardins de Sophie: Le St-Sapin (Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean)
26. À l’Orée des Champs (Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean)
27. Projet La Ruche (Bas-Saint-Laurent)
Discover new and unexpected fruits, vegetables or products
Québec’s bounty knows no bounds. Discover something new, fresh and delicious at these farms, orchards and greenhouses:
28. Aronia berry products at Jardin Émergent de Marieville (Montérégie)
29. Edible cacti at Le Cactus fleuri (Montérégie)
30. Fresh mini kiwis from Ferme du Mihouli (Montérégie)
31. Pick-your-own honeyberries from Ferme des Cent Acres (Chaudière-Appalaches)
32. Antioxidant-packed grapes from Raisins Bio Vital (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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Find your way out of a corn maze
33. The vast 3.5-hectare cornfield at La Ferme Forget (Laval) is fun for the whole family
34. Ferme Guy Rivest (Lanaudière) takes things up a notch with their 6-hectare corn maze, featuring 8 km of pathways
Cidrerie Milton
Taste the freshest apple ciders
Do you prefer your ciders flat or sparkling? Find out by sampling the tasty drink on Québec’s cider circuit, at these quality cideries:
35. Cidrerie Milton (Cantons-de-l’Est)
36. Cidrerie Michel Jodoin (Montérégie)
37. Verger Charbonneau (Montérégie)
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Enjoy the traditional sugar shack experience
Sugar shacks need no introduction. Enjoy their cheerful atmosphere, tastings of some of the best maple products in the world and traditional meals.
38.Le Relais des Pins (Québec)
39. Le Bistreau d’érable (Chaudières-Appalaches)
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Meet friendly farm animals
40. Goats at La Suisse Normande (Lanaudière)
41. Pasture-raised bison at La Terre des Bisons (Lanaudière)
42. Free-stall cows at Ferme Benoît et Diane Gilbert et Fils (Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean)
43. Ducks at Ferme Ambroisia (Charlevoix)
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Savour delicious wine tastings
Viticulture thrives in Québec. Visit these wineries to sample tasty vino from passionate producers:
44. Vignoble de l'Orpailleur (Cantons-de-l’Est)
45. Vignoble La Grande-Allée (Montérégie)
46. Domaine & Vins Gélinas (Mauricie)
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Taste fresh blueberries
Pick-your-own Québec blueberries, then satisfy your sweet tooth with some of the best jam in Canada:
47. Délices du Lac-Saint-Jean Économusée (Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean)
48. Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes (Chaudière-Appalaches)
49. Bleuetière Asselin (Lanaudière)
50. La Ferme D’Évelyne (Centre-du-Québec)
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Have fun with the whole family
51. Pick strawberries, blueberries, flowers and pumpkins, plus enjoy live music and other activities at Ferme Marineau (Laval)
52. Learn about the link between the land and food at Ferme Pédagogique Marichel (Chaudière-Appalaches)
53. Explore the orchard, specialty shop, animal parks and interpretation centre at Verger Champêtre - Gîte & Compagnie (Cantons-de-l’Est)
54. Find beans, cucumbers, beets, corn, squash and more at L'Arc-en-Ciel du Paradis (Québec)
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Discover the fascinating world of bees and beehives
55. Intermiel (Laurentides)
56. Douceurs des Appalaches (Chaudière-Appalaches)
57. Mieillerie de Sophie (Chaudières-Appalaches)
58. Un Goût de Miel (Centre-du-Québec)
Discover Québec's terroir products
59. Browse a range of maple products at Produits de l'Érable Saint-Ferdinand B (Chaudière-Appalaches)
60. Duck products at Le Canard Goulu (Chaudière-Appalaches)
61. Bread, sandwiches, salads and pizza at À la croisée des petits pains (Laurentides)
62. Find a flower shop and delicatessen at Rose Drummond 2017 inc. (Centre-du-Québec)
63. Natural charcuterie and smoked meat at Charcuterie Lignée RR2 inc (Mauricie)
Try berry wine
64. Le Ricaneux (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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Dine at quality restaurants serving local food
65. Les Fous-Braques (Lanaudière)
66. À la Bonne Vôtre (Centre-du-Québec)
67. Restaurant L’Espiègle (Montérégie)
68. Restaurant La Fenouillière (Québec)
Learn while having fun
69. Learn about birds of prey at Ferme Guyon (Montérégie)
70. Find out about Nordic fruit trees at Le Verger de l'île Nepawa (Abitibi-Témis-camingue)
71. Witness maple syrup production at Aux Petits Plaisirs (Centre-du-Québec)
Sip cocktails and spirits inspired by the terroir
72. KWE cocktails (Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean): Inspired by Indigenous ancestral knowledge
73. Gaspé: Distillerie des Marigots (Gaspésie): Inspired by the environment
74. Terre à Boire (Montérégie): Tributing the land
75. Miellerie King - distillerie & hydromellerie (Centre-du-Québec): From the bee to the bottle
Pick your own apples
76. Verger le Gros Pierre (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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Admire an incredible view with local eats
77. Soak in a panoramic vista while sipping ciders at Val Caudalies (Cantons-de-l’Est)
78. Côté Est (Bas-Saint-Laurent) has one of the most beautiful views of Kamouraska
Stay and eat near sweeping water views
79. Admire the Saguenay Fjord at Auberge des 21 (Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean)
80. Sleep a stone’s throw from the sea at Hotel Tadoussac (Tadoussac Bay)
Sample locally made Québec beer
81. Microbrasserie Le Presbytère (Mauricie)
82. Moulin 7 Pub / Microbrasserie (Cantons-de-l’Est)
Enjoy luxury lodging
83. Auberge Godefroy (Centre-du-Québec)
84. Hotel Montfort (Centre-du-Québec)
85. Domaine Jolivent (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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