The Côte-de-Beaupré region has a storied agricultural past that can be traced
back to the First Nations, who grew corn, squash, and beans there. New France’s
first settlers occupied the fertile farmland, and Samuel de Champlain set up the
first livestock farm in the St. Lawrence Valley in 1626 at Cap Tourmente. Now
with one eye firmly on the future, today Côte-de-Beaupré specializes in
growing its mouthwatering local products more than ever.
Rolling Fields
Depending on the season, breathe in the fragrance of
wheat fields and savor our local produce. Bring back
flowers, apples, grapes, squash, blueberries, and
pumpkins from farms like Le Comte de Roussy,
Arthur Cauchon, Du Bon Temps, and Les Jardins du
Petit-Pré. Meet local farmers and pick your own fruit—it’s a great day out for
the whole family! All these delicious local products are a testament to the
phenomenal success agrotourism—now something of a regional tradition—has
become.
One-of-a-Kind Products
Feast on pastries, homemade bread, maple syrup,
mead, and other honey products at Chez Marie,
Musée de l’abeille, Pâtisserie Praline & Chocolat,
and Érablière Sucre d’Art. Stop by Fromagerie Côtede-
Beaupré to stock up on local cheeses or visit
Moulin du Petit Pré to watch the miller grind his grain and enjoy the fresh bread
and crepes at Café du Moulin. Treat yourself to the terrines and foie gras on
offer at the Les Canardises, Québec-Oies, and Lionel Bédard farms.
Wines
Fine wines from the Domaine Royarnois and
Domaine L'Ange-Gardien vineyards and Moulin du
Petit Pré will delight any palate. Liqueurs from the two
vineyards and mead from Musée de l'abeille will also
satisfy your thirst for all things new. Raise a glass to the
grape harvest with Fête des vignobles and perfect your knowledge of the wine
world
Where to Buy
Many of our finest victuals are available from Les Trois
Becs café-delicatessen, Les Canardises store, and
IGA Extra Boucherie Chouinard et fils, where all the
flavors and aromas of Côte-de-Beaupré can be
sampled onsite or taken home with you. And
remember to visit our Easter, fall, and Christmas markets at the same venues to
try our seasonal produce.