Looking for new gourmet and agritourism activities in the Centre-du-Québec and/or Mauricie regions? Discover our suggestion of 7 original tours to enjoy with your partner, family or friends! ⤵️
Centre-du-Québec
A Taste of Honey: A year of innovation and inspiration!
Un Goût de Miel promotes sustainable practices in both agriculture and tourism, with the ambition of welcoming a growing number of groups while reducing its ecological footprint. To achieve this, 3 major innovative and inspiring projects are being implemented in 2025! 🌱
First, a zero-waste café space has been set up. An original initiative distinguishes this space: the participation of 50 tourism businesses from Centre-du-Québec, each represented by a mug with its own image. Visitors can discover the region through these unique mugs.
Then there’s the Participatory Garden, a project designed to bring the community together! Un Goût de Miel opens its doors to people interested in learning how to cultivate a garden on the site of the honey house while breaking isolation. 🐝
Finally, sponsoring a hive ore a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the reservation of nature and the ecosystem, while supporting local and sustainable beekeeping. There are three levels of contribution open to both individuals and companies.
📍 Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton
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Fromagerie L’Ancêtre: Unique and victorious cheeses
Fromagerie L’Ancêtre marks a new milestone by becoming the first in Canada to display the “grass-fed” certification, in collaboration with Milk Producers of Canada. This guarantees that cows receive at least 75% of their feed in the form of organic grass and forage, and that they spend a minimum of 120 days a year on pasture. This distinction now applies to the 325 g range of mild, medium and strong cheddars, with an extra-strong version expected later this year. This breakthrough earned the cheese dairy the Prix Innovation from the CTAQ, recognition of its commitment to quality and sustainable development! 🐄
What’s more, it celebrates a historic victory by winning three first-place awards at the prestigious CASEUS competition, which recognizes the best cheeses in Quebec. This recognition highlights the excellence and expertise of the cheese dairy, with awards in three categories: Best Cheddar for Organic 2-Year-Old Cheddar, Best Organic Cheese for Organic Old-Fashioned Smoked Cheddar, and Best Reduced-Fat Cheese for Organic Medium Light Cheddar (18% m.g.). An accolade that confirms L’Ancêtre’s commitment to quality! 🧀
📍 Bécancour
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Miellerie King: Gourmet novelties and new experiences
Miellerie King, distillery and meadery, celebrates a major first with the launch of its ALVÉOLE alcoholic cream at the SAQ! 🍯 Made from Quebec dairy cream, caramel and honey alcohol, it becomes the first 100% Quebec alcoholic cream to hit their shelves. The fruit of lengthy research, it showcases the raw materials of local producers, and is distinguished by its Origine Québec, Aliments du Québec and Lait de Qualité certification. A creamy texture, a wealth of flavors and local know-how all in one bottle!
La Miellerie is also expanding its offer to include honey wine and local cheese tasting workshops, specially designed for companies and groups. Open by reservation, these experiences explore the richness and versatility of honey wine in perfect harmony with local cheeses. 🧀 For those wishing to organize their own tasting, a detailed guide, developed in collaboration with sommelier Nadia Dufour, is also available.
📍 Kingsey Falls
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Aux Petits Plaisirs: Tailor-made country meals and agritourism adventures
Discover a personalized country experience in a rustic and enchanting setting, where meals are prepared according to the farm-to-table concept by guest chefs. Monthly themed events enrich the offering, and a room is available by reservation for family or corporate gatherings. Very popular with travel agencies, the farm also welcomes groups by coach, with a package combining tour, tasting and meal. On the discovery side, it offers agrotourism activities focused on maple, including educational tours and processing workshops. 🧐
Les Cuisines Aux Petits Plaisirs expands with a new C1 charcuterie workshop, the result of major renovation work. The new facility showcases the company’s farm-raised products, while meeting the growing demand for its artisanal sausages. With this development, the company is also expanding its distribution network, offering its products in new outlets across the region.
You can stay as long as you like, thanks to RV parking! A chance to sleep in the comfort of home while observing a new landscape and tasting new flavors. 🍁
📍 Warwick
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Mauricie
Le Presbytère microbrewery and inn: Tailor-made country meals and agritourism adventures
Microbrasserie et Auberge Le Presbytère offers an immersive gastronomic experience with its all-new gastronomic stay package. Available since this year, this package allows you to savor the 7-course L’Acte de Foi discovery menu, then extend the experience by spending the night at the Auberge du Presbytère, located just across the street. 🍲 🛌
What’s more, the company offers a variety of very interesting activities around food and beer. For example, in April, a themed meal will be held with Zachary Roy on the trilobed asiminium, better known as paw paw. 🥭
A must-see address for lovers of local gastronomy and products!
📍 Saint-Stanislas
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Les Couleurs de la Terre: Big plans for Les Couleurs de la Terre Farm!
Couleurs de la Terre continues to expand, with several new features in 2024 and 2025. On the gourmet side, a Poutine du terroir will make its debut on the menu, available in six versions, including a monthly edition from May to October, developed in collaboration with a local producer. 🍟 Also, to better reflect the farm’s diversity, a brand new website will be launched at the end of March. 💻
The accommodation offering is also expanding: in 2024, the multifunctional yurt Espace Campagne came into being, serving as a dining room, group space and training venue, while also transforming into accommodation during the winter. Expansion will continue in 2025 with the addition of two new yurts, accommodating up to five people year-round, consolidating the farm’s commitment to offering an immersive, authentic experience. 🥰
