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!

BAS-SAINT-LAURENT

Baleine Endiablée
When to visit: Friday to Sunday
Where it is and how to get there: Rivière-Ouelle, via Trans-Québec trail #5 (TQ5), trail #553 and then local trails
What we love about it: their beers featuring regional ingredients, including 132 (a flavoured IPA made with wildflower honey), and the friendly atmosphere

Tête d’Allumette
When to visit: any day of the week
Where it is and how to get there: Saint-André, via TQ5, trail #559 and then local trails
What we love about it: the breathtaking view of the frozen St. Lawrence, the festive atmosphere and their beers brewed using a process that combines cutting-edge technology with traditional methods

Le Secret des Dieux
When to visit: Wednesday to Sunday
Where it is and how to get there: Pohénégamook, via TQ35
What we love about it: the selection of beers with names that evoke the building’s previous vocation (it was a presbytery!) or that are inspired by local history, particularly bootlegging in the early 1900s

Madawaska
When to visit: any day of the week
Where it is and how to get there: Dégelis, via TQ85
What we love about it: the microbrewery’s location in Hôtel 1212, the brewpub’s menu featuring dishes inspired by the seasons and local ingredients, and the variety of beers inspired by the Madawaska River

Aux Fous Brassant
When to visit: any day except Tuesday
Where it is and how to get there: Rivière-du-Loup, via TQ5, TQ85 and then local trails
What we love about it: the location right in downtown Rivière-du-Loup and the beers crafted on site with original names based on old dialects or colourful expressions (such as Diable Vert¸which means Green Devil)

Le Caveau des Trois-Pistoles
When to visit: Thursday to Saturday
Where it is and how to get there: Trois-Pistoles, via TQ5, trail #571 and then local trails
What we love about it: the welcoming atmosphere and their beers with bold flavours such as the rye stout or the potato IPA

Le Bien, le Malt
When to visit: any day of the week
Where it is and how to get there: Rimouski, via TQ5 and then local trails
What we love about it: the location near many lodging establishments and the cozy atmosphere, which is perfect for savouring their English-style beers brewed mainly from ingredients grown in Québec

GASPÉSIE

Le Ketch
When to visit: Wednesday to Sunday
Where it is and how to get there: Sainte-Flavie, via TQ5 and then trail #578
What we love about it: the view of the sea, the pub-style menu and the selection of beers brewed on site using local ingredients

La Fabrique
When to visit: daily
Where it is and how to get there: Matane, via TQ5 and then local trails
What we love about it: the variety of English-, Belgian- and American-style beers made on site, the urban atmosphere and the opportunity to tour the brewery

Le Malbord
When to visit: Thursday to Saturday
Where it is and how to get there: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, via TQ5 and then local trails
What we love about it: their traditional beers with names inspired by various local characters, such as La Pagon and La Collin, as well as the guided tour of the microbrewery

Pit Caribou
When to visit: any day of the week if you’re going to the brewpub in Percé, Wednesday to Sunday for the brewery in L’Anse-à-Beaufils (boutique only)
Where it is and how to get there: Percé (brewpub) or L’Anse-à-Beaufils (brewery boutique), via TQ5 and then local trails
What we love about it: their award-winning beers, the warm atmosphere of the brewpub in the heart of the village of Percé and the opportunity to stock up on bottled beers from the microbrewery boutique in L’Anse-à-Beaufils

Le Naufrageur
When to visit: Thursday to Saturday
Where it is and how to get there: Carleton-sur-Mer, via TQ5 and then local trails
What we love about it: the friendly atmosphere, the dozen beers available on a permanent basis (especially the Ale Amérindienne beers) and the regional dishes on the menu

La Captive
When to visit: Tuesday to Saturday
Where it is and how to get there: Amqui, via TQ5 and then local trails
What we love about it: the location in a historic building that once housed the town’s police station, jail and fire station, the hearty menu and the beers ranging from a fruity white to a black beer

CÔTE-NORD

Chasse Gardée
When to visit: any day of the week
Where it is and how to get there: Sacré-Coeur, via TQ93 and then a local trail
What we love about it: the neighbourhood atmosphere of the microbrewery and their beers brewed using eco-friendly practices and made with local ingredients such as northern berries and wild mushrooms

Microbrasserie Tadoussac
When to visit: any day of the week
Where it is and how to get there: Tadoussac, via TQ3 and then local trails
What we love about it: the location at the heart of the village overlooking majestic Tadoussac Bay and the beers with very original names, such as Pale (Wh)Ale and Fond de Cale (which means bilge)

Microbrasserie St-Pancrace
When to visit: any day of the week
Where it is and how to get there: Baie-Comeau, via TQ3 and then local trails
What we love about it: the selection of beers inspired by the region such as Crâââbe, a bitter flavoured with crab shells, and the opportunity to tour the brewery (which includes a beer tasting session!)

La Compagnie
When to visit: Monday to Saturday
Where it is and how to get there: Sept-Îles, via TQ3 and then local trails
What we love about it: the pub’s relaxed atmosphere and the selection of beers inspired by the region’s industrial history (including Wagon Rouge, Ouvrière and Clarke)

Which of these microbreweries will you add to your itinerary this winter?