Discover the experience
From June 14 to October 11, 2026, Maison Mère Baie-Saint-Paul (website available in French only) hosts Charlevoix’s must-visit gourmet event: the Baie-Saint-Paul Public Market. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., meet up to 50 local producers and artisans eager to share their treasures from Quebec’s terroir. It’s also a great opportunity to discover Maison Mère’s living heritage through a range of activities and animations.
On Wednesdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., you can also join a guided tour of the educational community garden, where you’ll learn more about its history, mission and role in food security.
Since 2009, the Val Notre-Dame Abbey (website available in French only) has been the residence of the monks who moved from the Oka Abbey. Val Notre-Dame Abbey is famous for its store, stocked with products made by the monks from ingredients found in the forest as well as a range of other local gourmet items.
The forest surrounding the abbey also promises a wealth of gourmet discoveries. The abbey’s Maison des forestibles offers workshops on cooking foraged products from the forest, mushroom and herbal tea picking outings, and activities demonstrating various techniques for cultivating the land.
If you visit the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey, you’ll get to see the fruits of the monks’ labour prominently featured in its onsite store.
The vast 3,500-tree orchard means making apple products is a cinch. Sparkling ciders made following the champagne method, apple butter and compote are just a few of the gourmet products sold on site.
And how about the abbey’s cheeses? Several of them have received prestigious awards, and they are simply delicious. It is also possible to visit the premises with the help of an audioguide, and in the fall, the abbey offers apple-picking.
Once the cradle of seigneurial life in the Châteauguay region, Hôtel Manoir d’Youville is now a charming resort with everything to please food lovers.
Its bistro, La Traite, is located in a former dairy and showcases local flavours, offering some 30 beers from local microbreweries, a number of Quebec ciders and wines, as well as dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients. Manoir’s Chez Mes Sœurs Restaurant offers generous, terroir-inspired cuisine in a buffet style, best enjoyed while taking in the peaceful view of the surrounding gardens. And for a sweet finish, make your way to the Crèmerie Chez Flo ice cream shop!
At the Monastère des Augustines, the wellness experience combines heritage and holistic health. A stay in this restored former cloister in Old Québec City is the perfect opportunity to nourish body and soul, while promoting physical and mental well-being.
In addition to the silent breakfast offered with packages, the Monastère’s culinary philosophy promotes the principles of mindful eating and invites you to take your time to savour the food offerings of its Le Vivoir restaurant and order counter in an environment conducive to relaxation and rejuvenation.
