6 Sugar Shacks to Visit for Maple Season

february 5, 2025   |   By Valère Brable

There’s nothing more authentically Québécois than sugar shacking! This traditional activity takes place during maple season in the early spring when people across the province head to sugar shacks with their loved ones to enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal along with maple taffy on the snow. Like the rest of the province, the maritime regions of Québec offer plenty of places to visit at this time of year. Here are 6 sugar shacks that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

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What’s to Eat in the Winter in Québec by the Sea?

december 11, 2024   |   By Mélanie Gagné

There are lots of fun and invigorating things to do in the winter in the maritime regions of Québec! It’s also the season to enjoy cozy fires, singalongs and sharing meals with loved ones. As you listen to traditional Québécois music (such as “La Ziguezon”), what can you expect to eat during the cold season in Eastern Québec? Here are some of the culinary traditions we honour in the winter months as part of our local heritage.

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17 Microbreweries to Visit on a Snowmobile Trip

november 29, 2024   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

After a long day of snowmobiling, what could be better than warming up in a friendly brewpub while savouring a tasty local beer? The maritime regions of Québec are home to many microbreweries: here are 17 to add to your itinerary!

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8 Cafés in Eastern Québec to Add to Your Itinerary

june 26, 2024   |   By Annick Beauchemin

Whether it’s a cool day or bright and sunny out, there’s nothing like a good cup of hot or iced coffee to keep you going as you travel throughout Eastern Québec. Here are eight great spots to stop for your daily dose of caffeine during your road trip in our regions. Be prepared to meet friendly and passionate people and enjoy excellent beverages!

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Regional Flavours: Portraits of Inspired and Inspiring Artisans

may 28, 2024   |   By Nathalie Katinakis

From the four corners of Eastern Québec, chefs and food artisans invite you on a culinary journey where every flavour reflects the rich and unique bounty found in their region. To better appreciate their passion and expertise, we’ve invited them to share their thoughts with you.

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6 Picnic Spots in the Îles de la Madeleine

may 9, 2024   |   By Annick Beauchemin

The Îles de la Madeleine are an ever-popular destination for lovers of wide-open spaces and local flavours from the land and sea. Not surprisingly, the Islands offer a multitude of ideal settings for memorable picnics. As you explore the region, you’ll have no trouble finding THE perfect spot! Keep reading to discover the best places to purchase picnic fixings and where to enjoy outdoor feasts on this archipelago. Are you ready to hit the road?

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6 Picnic Spots in Côte-Nord

may 8, 2024   |   By Annick Beauchemin

A renowned whale-watching destination, Côte-Nord also offers a diversity of landscapes to admire. Finding a good picnic spot is easy since there are so many beautiful parks and rest areas throughout the region. Set off on a road trip adventure along the Whale Route and let yourself be guided by your instincts. You’ll find all the picnic fixings you’ll need in the lovely shops you’ll come across along the way. Now all you need to do is get ready to hit the road!

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6 Picnic Spots in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie

may 7, 2024   |   By Annick Beauchemin

Fancy a picnic in some of the most beautiful places in Québec? Go on a road trip on Route 132 along the Bas-Saint-Laurent – Gaspésie Tour! You’ll find plenty of spots to enjoy a bite to eat, and you can feast your eyes as well as your taste buds. Here are six stops to add to your itinerary as well as places to stock up on fixings for your picnics. Ready to hit the road?

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