This summer, meet the men and women who cultivate, transform and reinvent the flavours of our terroir. Guided tours, tastings, workshops and sweet discoveries await you across Quebec. From field to plate to glass… our terroir has so many delicious things to teach us! 🌱
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1- Stroll among the vines and sunbathing ☀️
Vignoble Coteau des Artisans
On Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, take part in a guided tour of the vineyard with the winemaker, followed by a tasting of their 10 cuvées. Two departures per day: one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 1:30 p.m. Then round off the experience with a tasty platter of local produce on the terrace, the perfect opportunity to discover this little Monteregian gem! 🍇
2- Aperitif with your feet in the grass 🌾
Au Pâturage
Experience a unique moment in the heart of nature with gourmet tours from the Au Pâturage team! From Thursday to Saturday at 5 p.m., the Apéro dans le champ activity invites you to discover the greenhouse and crops during a visit punctuated by bites and a drink in hand. Psst: the Café dans le champ version also exists on Sundays: book at 9am or 11am before brunch to enjoy a specialty coffee while exploring the site! ☕🌱
📍 Sainte-Perpétue (Centre-du-Québec)
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3- Saturdays in Bedford ☀️
Les Petits Plaisirs du Roy
Saturdays are synonymous with gourmet discoveries! During “Free Tasting” days, meet local artisans and sample a host of local products: wines, ready-to-drink products, sauces, oils, fish and more. Each Saturday features new producers to discover. As an added bonus, the store has fitted out a brand-new terrace and now offers sandwiches and salads to take away or eat on the go, perfect for cyclists! 🥪 🚴
📍 Bedford (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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4- Taffy on snow and sweet traditions ❄️
Le Relais des Pins
Cet été, venez savourer une authentique tire d’érable sur neige au Relais des Pins, accompagnée de leurs produits vedettes : sirop et beurre d’érable. Pour enrichir l’expérience, une vidéo explicative multilingue (français, anglais, espagnol, allemand, japonais, mandarin et maintenant italien!) raconte l’histoire de la famille Prémont et le procédé de transformation de l’érable. 🍁⚙️ Une adresse à ne pas manquer sur l’Île d’Orléans!
📍 Sainte-Famille-de-l’Île-d’Orléans (Région de Québec)
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5- Hands in the chocolate and hearts in the party 🍫
Julie Vachon Chocolats
Chocolate-making and pastry-making workshops are offered for young and old in this beautiful village chocolate factory! Come away with good techniques, lots of laughs… and a few homemade sweets to enjoy later. As an added bonus, all summer long, guided tours and tastings help you discover the secrets of chocolate, from the bean to sweet creations featuring local fruit. 🍪 🎉
📍Deschambault (Région de Québec)
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6- Discover the secrets of the distillery 🤫
Disitllerie des Marigots
In Caplan, the Distillerie des Marigots welcomes you every day for an immersive guided tour. At 11 a.m. or 3:30 p.m., immerse yourself in the world of artisanal distillation: history of the distillery, creation philosophy, production secrets… followed by a complete tasting of their products. The boutique, open 7 days a week, also offers tastings and personalized advice! 🍸🌊
7- The world of bees with the beekeeper 🐝
Un Goût de Miel
Meet passionate beekeeper Nathalie! Using an interpretive beehive, she explains everything from honey harvesting and wax-making to pollen, propolis and more, ending with a gourmet honey tasting. Also discover the new activity available at the honey house, the VIP visit: guided walk, tasting of bites by the river, then animated tasting of honeys and aromatics at the boutique. As an added bonus, you can extend your stay if you have an RV! Book via Terego, Harvest Host or directly with the honey house.🍯
📍 Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton (Centre-du-Québec)
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8- Visits and tastings at the meadery 🍯
Miels d’Anicet
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of mead-making with guided tours from Tuesday to Thursday, and honey wine tastings from Thursday to Saturday. A golden opportunity to learn more about the beekeeping world of Miels d’Anicet while savoring creations as delicious as they are refined! 🌱
📍 Ferme-Neuve (Laurentides)
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9- Sweet maple workshops 🍁
Aux Petits Plaisirs
Welcome to the gourmet world of Aux Petits Plaisirs! This summer, experience a sweet micro-adventure by taking part in one of their workshops at the maple grove: maple cone making, maple butter brewing, maple ice pack tasting or even forest bathing! A fun and educational activity, perfect for all ages. Book your workshop online and also opt for a guided tour of the maple grove facilities! 🍦
📍 Warwick (Centre-du-Québec)
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10- Behind the scenes in the vineyard 🍇
Vignoble Domaine Bresee
A new experience not to be missed this summer at Domaine Bresee Vineyard in Sutton: guided tours (in English or French) will take you behind the scenes for the first time! Explore the estate in a different way, let us tell you about its history, and end the adventure with a commented tasting of 5 carefully selected wines. Perfect for lovers of wine and beautiful landscapes! 🍷🌿
📍 Sutton (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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11- Poutine and cheese-making secrets 🧀
Fromagerie St-Guillaume
On July 20, to celebrate World Poutine Day, head to St-Guillaume for a poutine made with cheese curds fresh from the pond! As an added bonus, visitors can explore the Interpretation Centre on a free tour, and experience cheese-making first-hand. Don’t miss: dairy bar, fine cheeses, cheese bites and local products. 🍦
📍 Saint-Guillaume (Centre-du-Québec)
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12- Boreal detour at the farm 🧑🌾
Ferme Ambrosia
In Saint-Hilarion, Ferme Ambrosia opens the doors to a gourmet and committed world! Discover their ethical duck farm (without force-feeding), explore their mini orchard of Nordic berries and walk in the calm of their boreal forest. Free guided tastings and an on-site boutique let you savor their homemade products with the aromas of the boreal terroir. An enriching and delicious outing 🌲🦆
📍 Saint-Hilarion (Charlevoix)
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13- A trip to the countryside and bites in the greenhouse 🥬
L’Éden Rouge
Until August 30, reserve your place on a gourmet tour of the L’Éden Rouge farm! Accompanied by a guide, take a breath of fresh air and explore the greenhouses and gardens, sample fresh produce and cooked dishes, visit the boutique and discover all the secrets of their sustainable agriculture. A great educational and tasty activity for all ages! 🌱🍓
📍Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
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14- An open-air toast to the Cantons 🥂
Vignoble La Belle Alliance
In the beautiful countryside of Shefford, discover La Belle Alliance, a renowned winery and Decanter World of Wines Awards medalist. Treat yourself to an exciting guided tour and a convivial tasting experience in the boutique, at a picnic table or on their magnificent VIP terrace. With family, friends or as a duo, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a good glass of wine! 🍷
📍 Shefford (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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15- A summer of honey and magic 🍯
Miellerie Lune de Miel
In Stoke, the Miellerie Lune de Miel offers immersive tours for young and old all summer long! In the morning (10 or 11 a.m.), children follow the animated story of Abbie the bee, before observing a glass hive and visiting the life-size Giant Beehive. In the afternoon (1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.), it’s time for a more advanced version for older kids, always concluding with a tasty honey tasting! 🍯🐝
16- A new paradise among the vines
Vignoble Côte des Limousins
July 18 marks the official inauguration of the Vignoble Côte des Limousins boutique and terrace! Come and meet the team, taste their wines and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the heart of nature. A new gourmet stop not to be missed this summer! 🍷 😋
⏰ Opening hours: Thursday and Friday from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm
📍 Roxton Pond (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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17- From earth to glass 🍺
Tourisme Victoriaville présente La Grange Pardue
Experience a micro-adventure at La Grange Pardue Brewery Farm! On the program: a guided tour overlooking the barley and hop fields, a stroll through the crops, an introduction to craft brewing and a tasting of 4 x 5 oz. beers. A sensory immersion from earth to glass, perfect for a getaway with friends or as a couple.
📍 Tourisme Victoriaville
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18- Multi-stage tasting package 🧀
Fromagerie L’Ancêtre
Thanks to an exclusive offer on Tuango, explore the flavors of Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie at low prices! For $48.95, enjoy a package for two that includes $30 worth of cheeses from Fromagerie L’Ancêtre, two beers from Ferme du Tarieu, a guided tour of Domaine Seigneurial Sainte-Anne, and a guided tasting at Les Boissons du Roy. All just a few minutes away!
📍 Bécancour (Centre-du-Québec)
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19- Gourmet and agritourism getaways in Portneuf 🚌
Fromagerie des Grondines
Let us guide you this summer! Take one of the three agritourism tours offered by Fromagerie des Grondines, including transportation, lunch and guided tours. Three themes are available: flavors, relaxation and arts (Wednesdays), animal and outdoor flavors (Thursdays) and local flavors and beverages (Saturdays). Depending on the day, discover local artisans, natural landscapes, farm animals or delicious local spirits. Three different ways to explore Portneuf!
📍 Deschambault (Région de Québec)
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