Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Fishmonger Donald Lachance: discovering the black sturgeon
It was since 1995, when he bought the commercial fishing license from his father Anselme, that Donald Lachance has been striving to fish for Atlantic sturgeon in the waters of the St. Lawrence River. Between May and June, August and September, like …
Written on July 16, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Seigneurie des Aulnaies: The transmission of ancestral know-how for exceptional flours
In the mid-18th century, building a flour mill was part of the Lord’s obligations to his vassals in order to ensure their livelihood. The Seigneurie des Aulnaies therefore saw the erection of a first mill in 1739.
Updated on April 16, 2024
Active Nature Girls' day trip at Miller Zoo's new wildlife rehabilitation center
I was sincerely looking forward to returning to the Miller Zoo. I must admit that the last time I was there was for a photoshoot. This time, the difference was that I went with my friends Amélie and Stéphanie. I was more than excited about this day.…
Updated on March 9, 2023
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Camerises St-Philippe: a delicious fruit to savor or sip
A milk producer for over 30 years, Denis Carrier was looking for an alternative crop in order to better exploit the land of his vast farm on Rang Saint-Philippe, in Saint-Anselme. In 2014, he therefore embarked on the cultivation of haskap with his …
Written on July 14, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Domaine La Charmante: for the love of the great outdoors and permaculture
It was in October 2019 that Cathy and Étienne Michaud became the new owners of Domaine La Charmante. Located in the Appalachian Mountains, this vast ecological domain soon won over the couple.
Written on July 13, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Roche à Veillon: a dive into the heart of Quebec's culinary heritage
Born in 1964 from a non-profit association wishing to keep people on the edge of route 132 during the construction of the Jean-Lesage highway, La Roche à Veillon was originally one of the first Quebec boîtes à chansons. The following year, the beaut…
Written on July 13, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Microbrasserie Côte-du-Sud: A microbrewery to promote the Côte-du-Sud
Resulting from the project of nine shareholders passionate about the brewing world, the Côte-du-Sud Microbrasserie lives up to its name.
Written on July 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Le Canard Goulu: from duckling to rillettes
A leader in the production of Muscovy ducks in Quebec, Le Canard Goulu invites you to its ancestral farm in Saint-Apollinaire!
Written on July 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - À L'Orée du Bois: for the love of ciders and berries
Jérôme Aubin took a few detours through training in computer science and cooking, in particular, before studying agronomy and finally taking over the family farm in 2013. His father, Réal Aubin, who had stopped producing ciders in 2008 , had fortuna…
Written on July 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - O’Ravito café relais: healthy meeting place for outdoor enthusiasts
A nice address across the cycle path of the Parcours des Anses where cyclists can sit down without leaving their precious mounts too far away.
Written on July 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Domaine de L’Oie Toquée: from the land to the table
Since 2003, in Saint-Agapit, chef-owner Gaston Couillard has invited you to his estate and concocts delicious dishes made from products from his farm. "I had horses boarding in Quebec and Beauce, and I was looking for a piece of land for them. I als…
Written on July 9, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Coureuse des grèves: a historic restaurant
In a completely renovated ancestral house, this restaurant-café in the picturesque village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli has been offering gourmet fine cuisine with market flavors for over 40 years.
Written on July 9, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Fromagerie du Terroir de Bellechasse: ambassador of its region
The village of Saint-Vallier is well known for its charm and here, the banks of the river offer their beauty as far as the eye can see. It is in this enchanting place that the Fromagerie du Terroir de Bellechasse took root in 1994, before the Girard…
Written on July 8, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Marichel educational farm: the link between the land and the food
Even before the emergence of organic certifications, Marielle Martineau and Michel Gendreau were involved in promoting the environmental cause among young people. It was in 1995 that they founded La Ferme Pédagogique Marichel inside the Sainte-Agath…
Written on July 8, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Auberge des Glacis: A gourmet local refreshment bar
Between river and mountain, Auberge des Glacis is a real gem of L’Islet. Housed in a former flour mill, the place is not lacking in charm with its country decor and stone walls.
Written on July 8, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes: blueberries in all their forms
It was in the winter of 1997 that Anne Ladouceur and Alain Soulard bought a piece of land in the Saint-Nicolas area, west of Lévis. The following spring, they had a nice surprise: on their vast land grew wild blueberry plants.
Written on July 7, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Vignoble du Faubourg: discovery of flavors with a view of the river
The Faubourg vineyard was born in 1999 from a project by Sébastien Vaillancourt. It is located on the gentle slopes that border the St. Lawrence River, in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. After planting different hybrid grape varieties, the vineyard celebrated…
Written on July 7, 2021
The know-how of our gourmet stops - La cache à Maxime: relaxation, wine and good food
It is in an enchanting environment that you will be welcomed at La cache à Maxime, located in the small village of Scott, in Beauce. In the heart of a magnificent vineyard, about twenty minutes from Quebec, you are warmly invited there by Charles Le…
Written on July 6, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The expertise of our gourmet stops - Frampton Brasse: more than a microbrewery, a brewing farm
The very first barley harvest on the Poulin family farm took place in 2010. For Paul and Gilbert Poulin, the brewery project was not achieved without the self-production of the grains that go into their beers. Eight years after acquiring the farmlan…
Written on July 2, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Boutique du charcutier and Bistro Lafontaine: delicious downtime with regional flavors
Located in the Hôtel Center-Ville, in the heart of Montmagny, La Boutique du Charcutier is a superb delicatessen that makes a point of showcasing local products. Close to the rivière du sud falls and Vieux-Montmagny, this favorite address for foodie…
Written on July 1, 2021