Summer is a great season for savouring a wide variety of Quebec products. Foodies can choose to hit the city for a gourmet dinner in a renowned restaurant, go behind the scenes on a guided food tour or take to the countryside to follow a themed circuit or visit a farm in a bucolic setting. And what about vineyards, cider houses and microbreweries? These are places where tastings and friendly people go hand in hand. In addition, there are plenty of cheese factories, chocolate shops and honey farms offering delicious local products, made with know-how and pride!

Taste the best of Lanaudière’s regional flavours

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In Lanaudière, local flavours are the order of the day! From artisanal cheese dairies and cider mills to welcoming farms, you can do it all... even chat with the passionate producers behind every bite. Explore the markets, pick your own fruit or enjoy a local farm meal. Whether it’s a gourmet picnic or a tasty getaway, every stop is an encounter with the local bounty. So, are you ready to treat your taste buds? The Lanaudière region has got it all!

Embark on a Centre-du-Québec flavour tour

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Would you like to discover what Centre-du-Québec has to offer in terms of flavours and agritourism? Take part in The Centre-du-Québec flavour tour! On the menu: local wines to discover, exceptional cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables, microbrewery beers and even apiary products. A few good places to spend the night, discover a new restaurant and just take the time to fully appreciate this gourmet region!
 

Taste the authenticity of l’Autre Versant cheeses

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Located in Hébertville, Fromagerie l’Autre Versant is an artisanal farm cheese factory that is a certified ambassador of the Boreal Zone. It produces high-quality raw milk farm cheeses including Le Tremblay (soft cheese), Le Curé-Hébert (semi-soft cheese), and Le Cru du Canton (firm cheese) and sells whole farm milk and fresh cheddar curds and wheels. 

Discover the flavours of Île d’Orléans

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Located just 15 minutes from the capital's downtown core, Île d'Orléans is brimming with tasty treasures that foodies won’t want to miss! Taking a tour of the island is a chance to appreciate not only its bucolic landscapes, but also the abundance of its terroir. Along the way, stop off at the shops of some of the island's passionate artisans to sample the wealth of local flavours. Vineyards, U-pick farms, cider mills, restaurants and bistros, chocolate shops, confectioneries, cheesemongers, bakeries, microbreweries... the variety of gourmet discoveries to be made will make your mouth water!

Local delights, farmers’ markets, and fine dining to savour the moment in Portneuf

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The region is a haven for proponents of buying local: every product reflects the commitment of Portneuf’s passionate producers and processors. As a quick option, you can get yourself some authentic, fresh produce directly from farms, farmers’ markets and local boutiques. As an invitation to relax and savour the moment, you can opt for a fine restaurant, where the quality of local ingredients is paramount. The experience of discovering tasty food and meeting with local producers will let you reconnect with the land while supporting the local economy in a charming setting.

Discover the flavours of the Magdalen Islands

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The Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago is chock full of places where you can enjoy typical dishes prepared from local produce. This seafood-rich cuisine will delight fans of lobster, mussels, clams, scallops and crab. The islands are also renowned for their cheese, including the famous Pied-de-Vent. When it’s time to eat, you’ll find delicious meals at a number of places, including Effet Mer, Boulangerie Madelon and Auberge La Salicorne. Bear in mind that, depending on the place you choose, reservations may be necessary.

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