When the sun’s out, the call of the picnic is just around the corner! The good news is that Quebec is full of enchanting places to enjoy summer outdoors. Here are 12 perfect picnic spots in Quebec, each more inviting than the last, to transform your meal on the go into a real moment of pleasure. 🧺
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1- Picnic in the countryside 🌾
Ferme TournevenT
In Hébertville, Ferme Tournevent offers you the perfect place to slow down. Settle into their peaceful garden for a free country picnic, surrounded by greenery and calm. In case of rain, a covered terrace awaits you, and drinks and snacks are available on site to complement your lunch. A little moment of happiness to enjoy without moderation! 🌿🥤
📍 Héberville (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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2- Open-air terraces and delicacies ☀️
Marchés Publics de Montréal
This summer, eat local… and outside! The food courts at the Jean-Talon and Atwater markets come to life in fine weather, with a dozen restaurateurs offering unique dishes for you to enjoy. And for an original touch, head to the Marché de la Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal: taffy on summer snow, fresh smoothies and gourmet products are on the menu, every day until midnight. A true urban feast! 🍴🍓
3- A gourmet break in the heart of nature 🐝
Un Goût de Miel
In Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, let yourself be tempted by a tasty picnic experience at Un Goût de Miel. Discover their discovery tray to share, their lunch box brimming with freshness, or their VIP tour of the orchards and river: everything is designed to combine terroir and the good life. On the menu: cheeses from the Fromagerie du Presbytère, sourdough bread, homemade confits, herbal infused drinks… and a bucolic setting bordered by a forest and a river. Please note that to access the picnic area, it is necessary to purchase their lunch box or the discovery tray. 🍯🌳
📍Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton (Centre-du-Québec)
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4- Ready-to-share cheese picnic 🧀
Fromagerie La Station
In Compton, in the Eastern Townships, La Station Cheese Factory offers a generous picnic platter of local farmhouse cheeses and charcuterie, available all summer long at the boutique! Fancy a little extra? Their famous grilled cheese is always on the menu, to be enjoyed on the terrace. A well-deserved break in the heart of the terroir. 🌾
📍 Compton (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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5- Picnic delivered… food truck style! 🚚
À la Bonne Vôtre
Want to organize a festive picnic for a special occasion without lifting a finger? The À La Bonne Vôtre food truck comes to you with its gourmet menu, anywhere within a 50 km radius of Drummondville, from May to October! At the table… wherever you are! 🥂🌳
📍Drummondville (Centre-du-Québec)
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6- Sweet break with maple cones 🍁
Aux Petits Plaisirs
During the summer, the Aux Petits Plaisirs sugar shack is transformed into a charming farm bistro! From June to August, enjoy a menu featuring local producers. While waiting for the official opening, hikers and cyclists on the rang des Buttes can already take a picnic break on the terrace… and treat themselves to a well-deserved maple cornet! 🌞 🚴
📍 Warwick (Centre-du-Québec)
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7- Wine and cheese picnic 🍷
Fromagerie L’Ancêtre
For a summer picnic worthy of the finest gourmets, stop by Fromagerie L’Ancêtre in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade and fill up on organic cheeses, including the famous fresh cheese curd of the day! With the Tuango package for less than $50, you can extend the pleasure: beer at Ferme du Tarieu, a historic visit to Domaine Seigneurial and a drink tasting at Sangria du Roy. It’s all just 10 minutes away, creating the perfect day to enjoy without moderation! 🍷 🧀
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (Mauricie)
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8- Turnkey local picnic 🗝️
Vignoble Rivière du Chêne
In Saint-Eustache, Vignoble Rivière du Chêne is offering you a ready-to-eat picnic! For $75, you’ll leave with a bag filled with local delicacies, two souvenir glasses, a cheese knife and, best of all… a bottle of wine of your choice. Sit back, relax and enjoy the moment without having to think about anything. 🍇🥂
📍 Saint-Eustache (Laurentides)
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9- Picnic between lake and vineyards 🏞️
Vignoble Domaine Bresee
At Vignoble Domaine Bresee, your lunch takes on an air of vacation! With the purchase of products in the boutique, sit down at one of the thirty tables spread over 25 acres of land: by the lake, in the shade of the trees or even in a hammock. Bring your own picnic, indulge in a tasting session and enjoy the view. Boards and knives can be provided, and cyclists are welcome! 🧺🌿
📍 Sutton (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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10- Aperitif box to enjoy in the orchard🧺
Domaine Lafrance
Looking for a 100% local picnic? Treat yourself to Domaine Lafrance’s brand-new aperitif box for two! Filled with artisanal charcuterie, Quebec cheeses, fresh bread, whipped butter and homemade condiments, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a sparkling rosé or digestif. Sit back under the apple trees and enjoy this country feast for two… or solo, guilt-free! 🧀 🍷
📍 Saint-Joseph-du-Lac (Laurentides)
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11- Sensory picnic in the garden 👀
Les Jardins des 5 Sens
In Mirabel, the Jardins des 5 sens invites you to spread your tablecloth in a soothing floral setting. Bring your own picnic, add an herbal tea or homemade lemonade prepared on the farm, and finish on a sweet note with a local pastry. Before or after your gourmet break, stroll through the gardens and explore the local boutique… a real treat for all 5 senses! 🧺 🌷
12- Refined picnic in the heart of the vineyards🍇
Domaine Gélinas
For a picnic in the heart of the Mauricie region, head for Domaine Gélinas in St-Sévère! Make yourself comfortable on the tables provided, in a bucolic setting surrounded by vines, and accompany your lunch with a glass of wine, sparkling wine or mocktail from the bar. Between a tasting, a stroll or a break under the marquee, it’s the perfect place to savor summer in all its simplicity. 🍷 🥖
Whether improvised or carefully planned, in the countryside or in the city, every picnic is an opportunity to unwind, eat well and enjoy the moment. These 12 addresses open their doors to you (or rather their vineyards, orchards, gardens…) to offer you a tasty and charming break. So, basket in hand, all you have to do is choose your destination! 🥖 🧺
