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Photo: Marc LoiselleAgritourism is a unique way to discover the Gaspésie, the legendary warmth of its inhabitants and agricultural operations that throw their doors wide open for visitors. Visit the livestock and produce farms and taste the local products. Whether you prefer the regional cuisine and its little homemade dishes or the gourmet meals served with refinements, everywhere you go, the fresh Gaspésie products have the place of honor.
Good foods often start with a salmon, mollusc or crustacean dish. Their very delicate flavour awakens the taste buds of the finest gourmets and there are many good Gaspesian restaurants that will prepared them for you. Come taste the delicious and very popular new food "art" trends: emu products, goat cheeses, sea product mousses, lumpfish caviar, maple jelly, different smoked fish and seafood products, dry salted fish, lamb, honey products...
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| Smarter Seafood |
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Exploramer offers to gourmet discovery enthousiats, the program Smarter Seafood for a sound management of marine resources in order to entice restaurants and fish stores all around the Gaspésie to propose some of the more obscure flavours amongst the numerous comestible species of the St. Lawrence in light of encouraging sustainable development and the protection of biodiversity. This accreditation program will encourage the diversification of marine product consumption and allow fishermen to diversify their catches. In the end, this will decrease the fishing pressure of species at risk. Laminaria, green urchins, Greenland seal, whelks, sea cucumbers... whether you are feeling bold or timid, a new savour awaits!
Look for Smarter Seafood logo in restaurants and fish stores around Gaspésie and let your taste buds show you the riches the St. Lawrence has to offer. Be daring, taste the sea! To consult the list of restaurants and fish markets accredited Smarter Seafood, visit www.exploramer.qc.ca/en/smarter-seafood.
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| Regional Products and Agritourism |
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Photo: Marc Loiselle Agritourism is a tourist activity complementary to agriculture, which takes place on a farm. You'll have the chance to discover all aspects of agriculture and its production through the hospitality and information offered by your hosts, the agricultural producers. Visit livestock and produce farms and taste the local products. Whether you prefer the regional cuisine and its small homemade dishes or the gourmet meals served with refinements, everywhere you go, the fresh Gaspésie products have the place of honor.
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Auberge de la Pente Abrupte |
Sainte-Paule |
The Coast |
Auberge de la Pente Abrupte
40, chemin Sayabec
Sainte-Paule, Québec G0J 3C0 Phone: (418) 737-9150 Fax: (418) 737-4134 Free: 1 877 737-9150
The Lavoie family offers a guided visit of its sugar bush that includes the tasting of maple products. Daily activity in an enchanting setting, in all weather conditions. Meals and rooms available at the inn. Guided visit, sampling on-site. Schedule: year-round. Average length: 1 hour. Admission: adults $9; children (under 11 years old) $6. Reservations are recommended for lodging.
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Boulangerie Toujours Dimanche |
Matane |
The Coast |
Boulangerie Toujours Dimanche
443, avenue Saint-Jérôme
Matane, Québec G4W 3B6 Phone: (418) 566-2030
In a warm atmosphere, quality organic and regional products for sale: bread, coffee and treats to go or to taste on-site. Breakfasts and simple lunches prepared on-site. Monthly visual art exhibits. Sampling on-site. Schedule: year-round. July 2 nd to September 5 th, Wednesday to Sunday. September 9 th to June 30 th, Thursday to Sunday. Free admission.
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Boulangerie-Pâtisserie La Mie véritable |
Carleton-sur-Mer |
The Bay |
Boulangerie-Pâtisserie La Mie véritable
578-A, boul. Perron
Carleton-sur-Mer, Québec G0C 1J0 Phone: (418) 364-6662 Phone. : (418) 759-5909
Traditional bakery and pastry where you can buy local products. Schedule: July 2 nd to August 25 th, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Off-season, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free admission.
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Chez Alexis |
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Chez Alexis
24, 1re Avenue Ouest
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Québec G4V 1B6 Phone: (418) 763-7001
Chez Alexis invites you to discover a whole world in a house with exceptional architecture. Confectionery products, great oils, balsamic vinegars, cheeses, and local products from all over Québec. Schedule: year-round. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Free admission.
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Chez Casimir |
Matapédia |
The Valley |
Chez Casimir
19A, de l'Église
Matapédia, Québec G0J 1V0 Phone: (418) 865-2493 Fax: (418) 865-2493
Located at the heart of the Matapédia - Les Plateaux Region, this little local café-deli offers a variety of regional products: cheeses, delicatessen, maple products, marinades. Light meals, pastry, espresso, terrace and free Internet access. Schedule: Open year-round. June 24 th to August 31 st, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 1 st to June 23 th , Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
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Ferme BOS G. Farm |
Saint-Elzéar |
The Bay |
Ferme BOS G. Farm
253, chemin Principal
Saint-Elzéar, Québec G0C 2W0 Phone: (418) 534-3765 Fax: (418) 534-3765
Photo: Ferme Bos G. Farm
The Ferme BOS G. Farm is the only farm in Canada specifically dedicated to yak. The farm rears the animal for its wool, its meat, and bredders. Meat for sale at the farm. Schedule: June 14 th to September 6 th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Average length: 1 hour. Admisison: Adult $10, children (under 12 years old) $8. Reservation recommended during the off-season and for groups during the season.
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Ferme R. Bourdages et Fils |
Saint-Siméon |
The Bay |
Ferme R. Bourdages et Fils
253, rue du Viaduc
Saint-Siméon, Québec G0C 3A0 Phone: (418) 534-2700 Fax: (418) 534-5507
The Ferme R. Bourdages is a seventh-generation family business, renowned for its strawberry production. Family U-pick in July. This farm also offers a wide variety of homemade products such as pies, pâtés, jams, and three new wine products: the rosé wine, and two strawberry-based aperitifs-liqueurs. Schedule: June 21st to early October, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. Off-season, Monday and Thursday. Average length: 1.25 hour. Admission: $7 including tasting and field visit.
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Fromagerie du Littoral |
Baie-des-Sables |
The Coast |
Fromagerie du Littoral
200, route 132
Baie-des-Sables, Québec G0J 1C0 Phone: (418) 772-1314
Open since July 2006, this family business located across from the rest area welcomes you in its warm atmosphere. Discover the different steps of cheese making, and at the sales counter, you will find farmhouse cheeses made from the milk that comes entirely from the Ferme du Littoral: cheddar curds or blocks, made daily, repined cheese, La Perle du littoral, a soft Camembert‑like cheese, Le Rayon d'or, a semi-soft cheese with probiotic, unique in Canada. Products for sale and picnic area. Schedule: year-round. June to September, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limited schedule during the off-season. Free admission.
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Hydromel Forest |
Maria |
The Bay |
Hydromel Forest
1059, route de Dimock Creek
Maria, Québec G0C 1Y0 Phone: (418) 759-3027 Fax: (418) 759-3020
Honeybee interpretation centre where you can observe the bees in action in a glass-encased hive, and watch the honey extraction process. Learn about honey and bees through text panels. Gaspesian local products offered: mead, honey (ten varieties), pollen, candles and bibelots made of beeswax, honey soap, gift baskets and even more. Guided visit, sampling on-site. Schedule: June 10th to September 12th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The remainder of the year, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
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La Savonnerie du Village |
Escuminac |
The Bay |
La Savonnerie du Village
36, route Escuminac Flats
Escuminac, Québec G0C 1N0 Phone: (418) 788-0199 Fax: (418) 788-0002
Excellent Gaspesian products made of fresh goat milk from the herd. Made with passion, the old fashion way, at the ancestral and family farm located in an enchanting site alongside the sea. Five minutes from the Parc national de Miguasha. Discover the making process, enjoy a unique experience and a warm welcome. Schedule: July 1 st to September 30 th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, and October 1 st to June 30 th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Free admission.
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La Vallée de la Framboise |
Val-Brillant |
The Valley |
La Vallée de la Framboise
34, route Lauzier
Val-Brillant, Québec G0J 3L0 Phone: (418) 742-3787 Fax: (418) 742-3481
Photo: Marc LoisellePurchase and U-pick berries (black currants, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, and raspberries); sale of homemade wine, mistelle and liqueur; tastings. Guided tours for groups (upon reservation). Schedule: June 23rd to October 9th, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and December 1st to January 5th, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations recommended during the off-season.
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Le Marché des saveurs gaspésiennes |
Gaspé |
Land's End |
Le Marché des saveurs gaspésiennes
119, rue de la Reine
Gaspé, Québec G4X 1T5 Phone: (418) 368-7705 Fax: (418) 368-7017
Discover fine food products such as cheeses, delicatessen and local products at the Marché des saveurs gaspésiennes. You can taste the products in the dining area or on the terrace. Sampling on site. Schedule: daily, year-round. June 15th to August 31st, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Off-season, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Free admission.
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Les Bio-Jardins Rocher-Percé |
Percé |
Land's End |
Les Bio-Jardins Rocher-Percé
397, route des Pères (Val-d'Espoir)
Percé, Québec G0C 3G0 Phone: (418) 782-2777 Fax: (418) 782-5153
Photo: CIFA
Located on the old lands of the agriculture school, the Bio-Jardins farm includes an exhibit on agro-ecology, theme gardens (the vegetable garden, an ornamental and medicinal garden, an herbarium), a trail along a stream, an arboretum, a swamp and 10 acres of organic cropland. At the local market, you can buy fresh agro-food products (vegetables, strawberries) and processed products (honey, jams, salted herbs, marinades) as well as a selection of organic cosmetics. Schedule: June 29th to September 18th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length: 2 hours. Admission: 12 years old and older $8. taxes. Self-guided visit or with interpretation upon request.  
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Les Jardins de l'Orme |
Matane |
The Coast |
Les Jardins de l'Orme
1584, route du Grand-Détour
Matane, Québec G4W 3M7 Phone: (418) 562-1048 Fax: (418) 562-9179
Organic culture of a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Food processing and soap factory. At the shop, you will find fresh products, jams, marinades, herbal teas as well as a selection of soaps and bath products. To access the site: from Route 132, take Route 195 South, turn right on Henri-Dunant and continue for five kilometres. Schedule: daily, July 2 nd to September 5 th, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. September 8 th to October 10 th, Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Off-season, by appointment. Free admission.
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Les p'tits fruits champêtres |
Mont-Joli |
The Coast |
Les p'tits fruits champêtres
104, 4e rang Est
Mont-Joli, Québec G5H 3K6 Phone: (418) 775-7573
Purchase and U-pick fresh fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Shop where you will find fresh as well as processed products. Schedule: July 1st to October 1st, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited schedule during the off-season. Average length: 1 hour.
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Saveurs Particulières |
Matane |
The Coast |
Saveurs Particulières
436, avenue Saint-Jérôme
Matane, Québec G4W 3B6 Phone: (418) 566-1236 Free: 1 866 499-1236
Québec products: chocolate, flavoured oils, tapenade, maple products. Produits Olivier (homemade soaps), Philippe de Vienne spices and sherbet 100% fruits. European importations (Italy and Provence). Fairtrade coffee and tea. Sampling on-site. Schedule: year-round, Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Free admission.
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Vignoble Carpinteri |
Saint-Ulric |
The Coast |
Vignoble Carpinteri
3141, chemin du Pont Couvert
Saint-Ulric, Québec G0J 3H0 Phone: (418) 737-4305
Guided visits of wines cellars and of the winery. Products: red wine,
white wine, rosé wine, ice wine, biological olive oil, balsamic vinegar and culinary
wines liquid seasonings. Guided visit,
sampling on-site and picnic area. Schedule: May 15 th to October 15 th daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 15 th to December 31 st, from 10 .a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Average length: 30 to 45 minutes. Free admission.
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Photo: Jean-Pierre Huard
Savour fish and seafoods year-round at fish markets.
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Atkins et Frères |
Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Atkins et Frères
1, rue Chanoine Richard
Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, Québec G0E 1T0 Phone: (418) 797-5059 Fax: (418) 797-5097 Free: 1 877 797-5059
A reference when it comes to smoked fish and seafood. A counter not to be missed during the Gaspésie gourmet tour. Artisans and recipients of numerous prizes, two of which are prestigious national prizes. Schedule: open year-round. Mid-June to mid-September, daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mid-September to mid-October, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited schedule during the off-season.
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Fumoir Cascapédia Smokehouse |
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules |
The Bay |
Fumoir Cascapédia Smokehouse
70, rue Gallagher
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules, Québec G0C 1T0 Phone: (418) 392-6207 Fax: (418) 392-6207
The Fumoir specializes in the retail sale and wholesale of smoked products. Very high-quality products characterized by a unique taste obtained thanks to a home-style and traditional process for cold-smoking trout and salmon. Family-owned for four generations. Certified local product. Schedule: open year-round.
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Les Pêcheries Sainte-Flavie |
Sainte-Flavie |
The Coast |
Les Pêcheries Sainte-Flavie
467, route de la Mer
Sainte-Flavie, Québec G0J 2L0 Phone: (418) 775-5557 Fax: (418) 775-8338
Fresh and frozen fish for sale. Smoked fish: cod, perch, herring, salmon, sturgeon. Sales counter also located in Mont-Joli. Crawl and free ice and packing for travelers. Schedule: mid-March to mid-September, daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Poissonnerie Boréalis |
Matane |
The Coast |
Poissonnerie Boréalis
985, avenue du Phare Ouest
Matane, Québec G4W 3M6 Phone: (418) 562-7001 Fax: (418) 562-7073
Fresh and frozen fish for sale. Homemade products and wine. Distributor of Matane ® brand shrimps. Crawl, free ice and packing for travelers. Schedule: open year-round.
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Poissonnerie Chouin'Art le Pêcheur |
Sainte-Flavie |
The Coast |
Poissonnerie Chouin'Art le Pêcheur
710, route de la Mer
Sainte-Flavie, Québec G0J 2L0 Phone: (418) 775-3545
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood for sale. Specialties: smoked and marinated products made according to exclusive recipes. For lunch, possibility of a seafood snack. Outdoor facilities for snacks. Crawl, free ice and packing for travelers. Schedule: early June to mid-September, from 8 a.m. to 6 pm.
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Poissonnerie du pêcheur - Dining room |
Bonaventure |
The Bay |
Poissonnerie du pêcheur - Dining room
230, route 132 Est
Bonaventure, Québec G0C 1E0 Phone: (418) 534-2434
Family business. Retail sale of fresh, frozen, salted and smoked fish. Local and regional range of products. Fish soup and other homemade products on‑site. Dining room offering typical Gaspesian specialties. Bring your own wine. Free ice and packing for travelers. Schedule: May to October, daily, from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Poissonnerie Matanaise |
Matane |
The Coast |
Poissonnerie Matanaise
301-303, rue Fournier
Matane, Québec G4W 4G1 Phone: (418) 562-1292 Fax: (418) 562-1213
Fresh and frozen fish for sale. Homemade products made on-site. Bakery and pastry services. Hot lunch on weekdays (take out only). Crawl, free ice and packing for travelers. Schedule: open year-round.
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