Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie : Gourmet itinerary along the river
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From Kamouraska to the tip of the Gaspé, as the river becomes the sea, your appetite is whetted and time slows down. Here's an invitation to follow the water and discover more responsible and sustainable accommodations, artisans, producers, and local businesses in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie regions. Coastal landscapes and salt air included!
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Did you know?
Terroir et Saveurs du Québec is a gateway to gourmet tourism in Québec. It's a guarantee of quality, bringing together welcoming ambassadors passionate about Québec's local produce, who have been offering enriching agritourism activities and authentic gourmet experiences throughout Québec for almost 50 years!
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Auberge Comme au premier jour, Saint-Pacôme
At the gateway to the Bas-Saint-Laurent Kamouraska welcomes you with its agricultural landscapes and charming villages. In Saint-Pacôme, the former presbytery has been transformed into a welcoming place of accommodation and relaxation. L’Auberge Comme au premier jour has a small bakery, craft shop and restaurant where regional products reign, from Kamouraska lamb to craft beers, Gaspé lobster, bison meat, smoked eel, local cheeses and more. It is a member of Terroir et Saveurs du Québec.
Côté Est, Kamouraska
Next stop: Côté Est, a gourmet address—also a member of Terroir et Saveurs du Québec—which pays homage to the culinary roots, know-how and local produce of Kamouraska. Take a tour of Espace Découverte. For anyone with an epicurian taste, this is a great opportunity to discover the regional culinary history, as well as the producers who shape it, by taking part in guided tasting and interpretation activities (schedule varies depending on the season). Don’t miss this meeting with artisans at work just a few steps from the Kamouraska sandbank!
Domaine Vallier Robert (Domaine Acer), Auclair
Leave Route 132 to detour to Témiscouata. Domaine Vallier Robert—formerly known as Domaine Acer—invites you to discover products that showcase maple. In this maple syrup ÉCONOMUSÉE® taste alcoholic beverages in the presence of passionate people who will explain to you how they transform maple sap into these exceptional maple wines. Take advantage of your visit to stroll around the superb estate and taste the fine products made on site.
What is an ÉCONOMUSÉE®?
The Société du réseau ÉCONOMUSÉE® network company helps showcase artisans and their traditional skills. Visiting a member company means treating yourself to a special encounter and a special moment with passionate artisans.
Restaurant de l’auberge Le Mange-Grenouille, Rimouski
In the Bic region, the table du Mange-Grenouille emphasizes conviviality and hospitality. The menu, which is intended as an ode to the Bas-Saint-Laurent, evolves according to the seasonality of the ingredients. The new owners of the establishment, which has been rooted in the community for over 30 years, are banking on a close relationship with local producers to offer their guests eclectic cuisine with a local accent.
Gaspésie
Projet La Ruche, Baie-des-Sables
Are you dreaming of a cottage far from the crowds and hustle and bustle, where you can swap the buzz of the city for the sound of bees? Both an inn and a country restaurant Projet La Ruche offers you a complete immersion in the region's agroforestry landscape. Here, farm-to-table cuisine is served: on your plate, you'll find seasonal ingredients from the farm and the large garden that overlooks your room window. The company, which is part of the Terroir et Saveurs du Québec network, also favours short supply chains to introduce visitors to local products.
Couleur Chocolat, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
L’ÉCONOMUSÉE du chocolatier® delights gourmet souls who stop off between the sea and the mountains in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. Through the large windows that separate the workshop from the boutique, you can observe these artisans who oversee the production of small chocolate treats. The Gaspé company stands out for its commitment to sustainable tourism; in particular, it is one of the first companies to have been certified by GreenStep of Tourisme durable Québec.
Oh les pains, Gaspé
Within the walls of Oh les pains, we are betting on doing things differently. This bakery located in the heart of the Gaspé promotes the circular economy by giving a second life to the “waste” of neighbouring businesses. This is how the spent grain from the local microbrewery is transformed into a tasty beer bread. The young company, a member of Terroir et Saveurs du Québec, also makes it a point to create an inclusive workplace by hiring employees from diverse backgrounds. It has become a warm meeting point for both locals and visitors.
Le Nordet, Percé
The adventure on the peninsula continues in Percé, where Le Nordet offers lodging, in addition to numerous recreational tourism activities. On site, enjoy the Nordic spa facilities or explore the Gaspé Peninsula by sea kayak with adventure guides.
Good to know: the establishment has its own outdoor school. As a side note, this former motel has been revitalized and transformed, one room at a time, into an eco-friendly accommodation and dining space. Regional flavours, locally sourced materials, more sustainable hotel practices: all the ingredients are there!
