Explore Quebec through our Guide to the Delights that Precede or Follow Your Snowshoe Trail Hikes in 12 Magnificent Trail Regions!
"Discover the epicurean delights of winter through our regional suggestions to enhance before or after your snowshoe hike on the trail: local produce, microbreweries, sugar shacks and many other choices await you."
Laval:
-Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Domaine Le Cageot Vineyard (Laval): Taste local wines in a pleasant setting.
-Microbreweries:
Mabrasserie (Laval): Explore a microbrewery offering a variety of craft beers.
-Sugar Shacks:
Cabane à sucre Constantin (St-Eustache): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience with a hearty meal.
-Local products:
Marché 440 (Laval): Browse this market to discover a variety of local products and crafts.
-Unique Experiences:
SkyVenture (Laval): Experience indoor freefall in this skydiving simulator, followed by relaxation in nearby restaurants and cafes.
Montreal:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Coteau Rougemont Vineyard and Cider House (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, near Montreal): Taste wines and ciders in a picturesque environment.
Microbreweries:
Dieu du Ciel! (Montreal): Explore a microbrewery well known for its quality craft beers.
Sugar Shacks:
Au Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack (Mirabel, near Montreal): Discover a unique gastronomic experience in this renowned sugar shack.
Local products:
Jean-Talon Market (Montreal): Browse one of Montreal's most iconic markets for fresh, local produce.
Unique Experiences:
Old Montreal: Explore Old Montreal with its cobblestone streets, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines. Also enjoy cultural activities and special events in this historic part of the city.
Lower Laurentians:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Vignoble Les Vents d'Ange (Mirabel): Taste wines in an enchanting setting.
Microbreweries:
Microbrasserie Le Saint-Graal (Sainte-Adèle): Enjoy craft beers in a warm setting.
Sugar Shacks:
Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack (Saint-Benoît-de-Mirabel): Discover a unique gastronomic experience.
Cabane à sucre Constantin (St-Eustache): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience with a hearty meal.
Lalande Sugar Shack: St-Eustache
Local products:
Saint-Jérôme Public Market (Saint-Jérôme): Explore a variety of local products outdoors.
Unique Experiences:
Polar Bear's Club Nordic Spa (Piedmont): Relax in this Nordic spa and enjoy healthy snacks.
Laurentians:
Here are 25 more merchants to visit
(open 3 or 4 seasons: “ Local trail to visit in the Laurentians ”
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Vignoble Les Vents d'Ange (Mirabel): Taste wines in an enchanting setting.
Cidrerie Michel Jodoin (Rougemont): Explore this cider house offering a variety of ciders.
Microbreweries:
Microbrasserie Le Saint-Graal (Sainte-Adèle): Enjoy craft beers in a warm setting.
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! (Saint-Jérôme): Enjoy a selection of world-renowned beers.
Sugar Shacks:
Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack (Saint-Benoît-de-Mirabel): Discover a unique gastronomic experience.
Charbonneau Sugar Shack (Mont-Saint-Grégoire): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience.
Local products:
Saint-Jérôme Public Market: Explore a variety of local products outdoors, including local produce.
Unique Experiences:
Balnea Spa (Bromont): Enjoy a thermal experience with local products and Quebec wines.
Lanaudière:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Saint-Gabriel Vineyard (Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon): Taste wines and ciders in a peaceful setting.
Cidrerie Milton (Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton): Explore this cider house offering a range of ciders.
Microbreweries:
Microbrewery À la Fût (Saint-Tite): Discover a microbrewery renowned for its original beers.
Microbrasserie Nouvelle-France (Saint-Alexis-des-Monts): Enjoy craft beers in a friendly environment.
Sugar Shacks:
Sugar Shack Chez Dany (Saint-Liguori): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack with a hearty meal.
Pain de Sucre Sugar Shack (Saint-Calixte): Enjoy an authentic sugar shack experience.
Local products:
Les Jardins du Grand-Portage (Saint-Donat): Discover local products and a tropical greenhouse.
Unique Experiences:
Auberge du Lac Taureau (Saint-Michel-des-Saints): Enjoy a gastronomic experience in an enchanting setting on the edge of a frozen lake.
Montérégie:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Morou Vineyard (Mirabel): Taste a selection of wines and ciders in an enchanting setting.
Cidrerie Milton (Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton): Explore this cider house offering a variety of ciders.
Microbreweries:
Microbrasserie Dunham (Dunham): Discover a microbrewery renowned for its original beers.
Brasserie Dépareillée (Marieville): Explore a craft brewery with innovative beers.
Sugar Shacks:
Charbonneau Sugar Shack (Mont-Saint-Grégoire): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience.
Local products:
Longueuil Public Market: Explore a variety of local products outdoors.
Unique Experiences:
Spa Balnéa (Bromont): Enjoy a thermal experience with local products and Quebec wines.
Mauricie:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Domaine & Vins Gélinas (Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade): Taste wines and ciders in an enchanting setting.
Microbreweries:
Le Trou du Diable (Shawinigan): Explore this microbrewery renowned for its creative beers.
Sugar Shacks:
La Petite Coulée Sugar Shack (Saint-Étienne-des-Grès): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience.
Local products:
Godefroy Market (Bécancour): Discover local products in the heart of Mauricie.
Unique Experiences:
**Gourmet Stroll
Bois-Francs:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Les Côtes du Gavet Vineyard (L'Avenir): Taste wines in a peaceful setting.
Microbreweries:
Microbrewery La Broue dans l'Toupet (Warwick): Enjoy craft beers in a warm atmosphere.
Sugar Shacks:
Érablière La Grillade (Victoriaville): Enjoy a sugar shack experience with a contemporary touch.
Local products:
La Maison du Général (Kingsey Falls): Discover local products in this delicatessen.
Unique Experiences:
Parc Marie-Victorin (Kingsey Falls): Explore the winter gardens of this park and discover local products nearby.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Saint-Gabriel Vineyard (Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon): Taste wines and ciders in a peaceful setting.
Microbreweries:
Microbrewery of Lac Saint-Jean (Saint-Gédéon): Discover a selection of local beers.
Sugar Shacks:
Érablière du Lac-Beauport (Lac-Beauport): Enjoy a sugar shack experience with a magnificent view.
Local products:
Chicoutimi Public Market (Chicoutimi): Explore this market for quality local products.
Unique Experiences:
Festival des Hivernants (Roberval): Take part in this winter festival which showcases regional cuisine.
Eastern Townships:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Les Côtes du Gavet Vineyard (Magog): Taste wines in a peaceful setting.
Microbreweries:
Microbrewery La Memphré (Magog): Discover a selection of craft beers.
Sugar Shacks:
Érablière La Grillade (Sherbrooke): Enjoy a sugar shack experience with a contemporary touch.
Local products:
Sherbrooke Station Market (Sherbrooke): Explore this market for local and artisanal products.
Unique Experiences:
Orford Express Train Ride (Magog): Enjoy a gastronomic experience aboard a panoramic train.
Beauce:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Bilodeau Cider House (Saint-Nicolas): Discover a cider house offering a variety of ciders.
Microbreweries:
Microbrasserie Frampton Brasse (Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce): Enjoy craft beers in a friendly atmosphere.
Sugar Shacks:
Le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack (Saint-Georges): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience.
Local products:
La Cache à Maxime (Scott): Enjoy local dishes in this renowned restaurant.
Unique Experiences:
Parc des Sept-Chutes (Saint-Georges): Explore the winter trails of this natural park and discover local products nearby.
Outaouais:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Clos Baillie Vineyard (Gatineau): Taste wines in a picturesque setting.
Microbreweries:
Brasserie du Bas-Canada (Gatineau): Discover a selection of renowned craft beers.
Sugar Shacks:
Lalande Sugar Shack (Gatineau): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience.
Local products:
Marché Vieux-Hull (Gatineau): Explore this market for local and artisanal products.
Unique Experiences:
Gatineau Park (Chelsea): Explore the winter trails of this park and discover local products nearby.
Quebec:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Domaine de l'île d'Orléans (Île d'Orléans): Taste wines and admire the view of the Saint-Laurent River.
Microbreweries:
Microbrasserie La Korrigane (Quebec): Enjoy craft beers in a friendly atmosphere.
Sugar Shacks:
Érablière du Cap (Quebec): Enjoy a sugar shack experience with a view of the city.
Local products:
Old Port Market (Quebec): Explore this market for local produce and specialties.
Unique Experiences:
Observatoire de la Capitale (Quebec): Enjoy a panoramic view of the city and discover local products nearby.
TERROIR WINE BAR AND COMPANY
North Shore:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Sainte-Pétronille Vineyard (Baie-Sainte-Catherine): Taste wines in a picturesque setting overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
Microbreweries:
Microbrasserie St-Pancrace (Baie-Saint-Paul): Discover a selection of craft beers in a warm atmosphere.
Sugar Shacks:
Le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack (Baie-Saint-Paul): Enjoy a traditional sugar shack experience in a natural environment.
Local products:
Baie-Saint-Paul Public Market: Explore this market for local products and creations from local artisans.
Unique Experiences:
Winter Whale Watching: Enjoy a whale watching excursion in the St. Lawrence in winter, a unique experience.
Gaspésie, located in eastern Quebec, offers a multitude of winter experiences for epicureans. Here are some suggestions for exploring this region during the winter season:
Gaspésie:
Vineyards and Cider Houses:
Carpinteri Vineyard (Sainte-Flavie): Taste wines in a unique coastal environment.
Microbreweries:
Pit Caribou Microbrewery (L'Anse-à-Beaufils): Enjoy craft beers in a picturesque setting.
Sugar Shacks:
Sucrerie du Domaine (Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine): Enjoy a sugar shack in a rustic and warm setting.
Local products:
Artisans Market (Percé): Discover local and artisanal products in this market.
Unique Experiences:
Gaspésie National Park (Sainte-Anne-des-Monts): Explore the winter beauty of the national park and taste local products.
Dog Sled Ride:
Aventures Équinox (Sainte-Anne-des-Monts): Experience a dog sledding adventure through the snowy landscapes of Gaspésie.
Snowshoeing:
Les Graves Trail (Gaspé): Explore this snowshoe trail offering panoramic views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Ice Fishing:
Chaleur Bay: Explore the possibilities of ice fishing in Chaleur Bay.
Gaspé Cuisine:
Resto-Bar Le Brise-Bise (Gaspé): Enjoy fresh seafood dishes and other local specialties.
Seal Watching:
Cap Bon-Ami (Forillon Park): Take part in a seal watching excursion in Forillon Park.
Before planning your visit, be sure to check opening hours, reservations required, and local weather conditions, as some establishments may adjust their hours in the winter. Local tourism offices can also provide up-to-date information on activities and experiences available in the area. Check with your local MAPAQ.
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