Discover Charlevoix

Gastronomy

20 articles in this category. Tips, ideas and good addresses for your stay in Charlevoix.

Browse articles
  • Grey oyster mushrooms grown at Champignons Charlevoix in La Malbaie

    Summer · Fall · 5 min

    Wild Mushroom Foraging in Charlevoix: A Field Guide

    Chanterelles, boletes, lobster mushrooms: where to forage wild mushrooms in Charlevoix, what the law allows, and the workshops that teach you safely.

  • Game birds around a feeder at Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul

    Summer · Fall · 5 min

    Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul: Pheasants and Boars

    A family game-bird farm in Baie-Saint-Paul: over 1,000 birds in outdoor aviaries, wild boars, observation trails and house-made charcuterie. The guide.

  • Colourful stalls under the summer farmers' market tents in Charlevoix

    Summer · Fall · 5 min

    Charlevoix Farmers' Markets and Producers in Summer

    Farmers' markets, roadside stalls, open farms: how to shop local during a self-catered summer stay in Charlevoix, Quebec.

  • Woman in a hat contemplating a field of purple cosmos with the Charlevoix mountains in the background

    Summer · Fall · 9 min

    Charlevoix Flavour Trail: Visiting Local Artisans

    Agrotourism circuit in Charlevoix: cheese makers, cider houses, distilleries and farms to discover from La Malbaie. Guide to visits and économusées.

  • Colourful, unusual vegetables from a Charlevoix grower

    Year-round · 5 min

    Cooking Local in Charlevoix: Where to Shop

    Where to shop to cook local in Charlevoix: vegetable growers, terroir meats, fresh fish and craft drinks, near La Malbaie — a guide for your stay.

  • Baby alpaca in a pen at a Charlevoix farm

    Year-round · 5 min

    Charlevoix Farms to Visit: Alpacas and Emus

    Alpacas, emus, sheep, lavender and flowers: five farms open to the public in Charlevoix for a family outing into the backcountry.

  • Storefront of the Pains d'Exclamation bakery in La Malbaie at dawn

    Year-round · 5 min

    Pains d'Exclamation: La Malbaie's Artisan Bakery

    In the heart of La Malbaie, the artisan bakery Pains d'Exclamation: sourdough, viennoiseries and coffee — the morning stop for a gourmet stay in Charlevoix.

  • Viennoiserie at Boulangerie de Comporté, La Malbaie, with bread shelves in the background

    Year-round · 6 min

    Boulangerie de Comporté in La Malbaie

    Artisan breads, viennoiseries and pastries at the heart of La Malbaie, twelve minutes from the chalet. Address, hours and product range.

  • Laiterie Charlevoix display in a local products shop

    Year-round · 5 min

    Charlevoix Cheese: Migneron, 1608 and the Local Terroir

    Famille Migneron, Laiterie Charlevoix, Saint-Fidèle: the artisan cheese makers behind the region's gourmet reputation. A practical guide.

  • Metro and Maxi groceries in La Malbaie (12 min)

    Year-round · 1 min

    Metro and Maxi groceries in La Malbaie (12 min)

    Twelve minutes from the chalet, La Malbaie has a Metro and a Maxi for your grocery runs. Ideal for arriving with a full load or a mid-stay restock.…

  • Metro grocery pickup by our team

    Year-round · 1 min

    Metro grocery pickup by our team

    Arriving late? Our team can pick up your Metro order (placed 48h ahead) on arrival day. Contact us at least one week before for the procedure and to…

  • Bottles of locally produced Charlevoix wines and spirits

    Year-round · 1 min

    SAQ in La Malbaie (12 min)

    The SAQ in La Malbaie offers wines, spirits, and beers to accompany your meals at the Littoral. Ideal for stocking up before you arrive or during your…

  • Boucherie Chez Jo

    Year-round · 3 min

    Boucherie Chez Jo: Butcher Shop in La Malbaie

    Great selection of meats and some seafood. Don't hesitate to ask for custom cuts. Want to cook sous-vide then sear on the BBQ? Ask them to vacuum-pack…

  • The tasting room and shop of Micro-Brasserie Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul

    Year-round · 2 min

    Microbrasserie Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul

    On the way in, the beers from Microbrasserie Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul are worth the stop. Our favourite: the Double Dominus Vobiscum.

  • The Menaud distillery tasting bar in Clermont, gin and vodka on the board

    Year-round · 2 min

    Menaud distillery (vodka, gin, beer) in Clermont (15 min)

    In Clermont, Menaud offers vodka, gin, beer, and cocktails to enjoy on site or to bring back to the Littoral. A local address for craft beverage lovers.…

  • The gourmet kitchen of chalet Le Littoral, ready for a private chef

    Year-round · 1 min

    Chef at home

    Gilles, a professional chef, comes to cook a magnificent dinner for your family or group at the chalet. Advance booking required. Contact us for more…

  • The Truchon à la maison gourmet shop in La Malbaie

    Year-round · 2 min

    Restaurants in La Malbaie (10 min)

    Our favourites in La Malbaie: Truchon, Les Trois Canards, L'Orchydée, and Vices Versa. Another option (brunch and views): the Manoir Richelieu (Fairmont)…

  • Fresh produce stalls at the La Malbaie public market

    Year-round · 1 min

    Arriving without groceries

    Planning a late arrival in La Malbaie? Our team can pick up a grocery order and stock the fridge before you arrive. Contact us at least 48h in advance for…

  • Restaurant table with St. Lawrence River view in La Malbaie

    Year-round · 3 min

    Best restaurants in La Malbaie and around

    Where to eat in La Malbaie and Cap-à-l'Aigle: Truchon, Les Trois Canards, brunch at Manoir Richelieu. Tips for a chalet stay in Charlevoix.

  • Summer
  • Blueberry picking in Charlevoix, basket at the foot of the bushes

    Summer · 2 min

    Snigole path in Clermont – Berry picking

    In summer, hunt for wild strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries on the property and on nearby trails. For hours of picking, walk the Snigole path in…

View our chalets