As a first-class gourmet destination, the
Laurentians also offers numerous fine regional products including locally made cheeses, ciders and wines, sausages, maple products, dairy products, honey, fruit and vegetables, as well as a wide range of derivative products.
Discover the taste of ostrich sausages, sample some delicious duck or goose, and of course try out some of our game animals such as the wapiti or caribou. All accompanied by a rich abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables. A number of forest specialties are also on offer, such as cattail hearts, marinated milkweed pods, and jellies and stewed fruits made from produce picked in the wild. You can also find various beverages such as mead, cider, wine, and maple liqueurs all made locally for your pleasure. Accompanied by some of our fine locally made cheeses, they are a pure delight!
Anyone with a sweet tooth will love the experience of sugaring off time in the spring, when several dozen sugar shacks offer menus inspired by region’s world famous maple syrup.
You can purchase fine regional products directly from producers, in specialty boutiques or perhaps in one of the attractive local markets found here and there in the region. Savouring fresh local produce deliciously presented is one of life’s special treats.
Families can come and take part in the festivities at harvest time, lovers can come and take their time over a special dinner for two, groups of friends can enjoy a special outing to one of the region’s reputed tables champêtres (for high-quality country dining), and there is also a vineyard tour to be had, where visitors can taste some locally-produced wines.
