Agricultural tourism 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.
Moreover, good foods often start with a salmon, mollusk 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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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
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.
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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Aux Bienfaits
Mont-Joli
The Coast
Aux Bienfaits
1030 A, avenue de la Gaspésie
Mont-Joli, Québec G5H 2B0
Traditional bakery and pastry where you can buy local products. Schedule: July 2nd to August 25th, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Off-season, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free admission.
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.
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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Fumoir Cascapédia Smokehouse
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules
The Bay
Fumoir Cascapédia Smokehouse
70, rue Gallagher
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules, Québec G0C 1T0
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.
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.
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 1st to September 30th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, and October 1st to June 30th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Free admission.
Purchase 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.
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.
The Savonnerie Olivier Amqui - Gaspésie, located in the one‑hundred‑year‑old station in Amqui, is open year‑round. Whether you are alone or with your family, come and meet the soap makers during interactive presentations. They will help you discover the history of hygiene and body care, as well as the steps for making home‑made soap. Your five senses will be stimulated, and you will surely laugh. At Olivier, the products are ecological, biodegradable and economical. Come and enjoy an appealing and unforgettable experience. Shop on‑site.
Free presentations every day. The owners, the four Arbour sisters, await you! Schedule: June 24th to September 1st, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. September 2nd to June 23rd, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Average length: 30 minutes. Free admission. Reservation recommended to attend the presentations during the off‑season.
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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
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 2nd to September 5th, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. September 8th to October 10th, Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Off-season, by appointment. Free admission.
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.
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.
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
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 15th to October 15th daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 15th to December 31st, from 10 .a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Average length: 30 to 45 minutes. Free admission.