With dinners, New Years Eve and family festivities that come with the arrival of the holiday season, you still deserve to treat yourself to some of the region’s best products. Here are some gourmet stores we love that offer options just perfect for the holiday shopping list. You’ll want to take note!
1 – Ferme Guyon, Chambly
The region’s terroir is in the spotlight at this Chambly farmer’s market. Each more appetizing than the next, the many products will make you want to fill your basket to the brim. Meats and cold cuts, ready-made meals, maple products, chocolates, cheeses, dressings, olive oils, fish and seafood, breads and pastries, wines and ciders, there are plenty of choices to awaken the chef in you! Don’t forget to go and take a look at their newest addition : Boutique Reserve – Beers and flavors.
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2 – 1555 Marché public, Saint-Hyacinthe
A can’t-miss stop in Montérégie, 1555 Marché public in Saint-Hyacinthe offers a wide variety of products amidst charming historical character. As Québec’s oldest market still in operation, it has been welcoming visitors for nearly 200 years. With shops specializing in cheese, pastries, baked goods, fish, fruit, sausages and more, you’re sure to find whatever you need for your table to be just perfect.
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3 – La Rabouillère, Saint-Valérien-de-Milton
This store offers a wide range of flavourful farm-grown products. Their offerings include game meat tourtières, guinea fowl dumplings, lamb sausage, head cheese, rabbit rillettes, confit guinea fowl legs, marinades, jellies, prepared dishes and more. Feeling inspired? You can either make your purchases in-store or order online for delivery ($). For those looking to outsource the holiday preparations, Rabouillère also prepares multi-course meals and holiday meal kits.
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4 – B’oeuf et Cie – Ferme d’Alex, Marieville
In addition to products from the Ferme d’Alex like eggs and beef, this market offers home-cooked meals, locally sourced meats, Québec cheeses, and local wines, ciders and microbrews. A just perfect gourmet stop! All meals are prepared using hormone- and antibiotic-free beef from the farm.
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5 – Potager Mont-Rouge Halte Gourmande, Rougemont
The products at Potager Mont-Rouge Halte Gourmande are always a guaranteed hit. On-site, you can find prepared dishes such as their famous pork and apple tourtière and maple doughnuts, apple products, fresh vegetables, preserves and marinades! You’ll also find their “Festin de Noël” Christmas boxes that include everything you need for an excellent holiday feast. They’ve got you covered!
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6 – Vergers et Cidrerie Denis Charbonneau, Mont-Saint-Grégoire
An absolute treasure trove for anyone who appreciates good food, Vergers et Cidrerie Denis Charbonneau is brimming with delicious prepared fare for your holiday meals. Some of our top picks are the pies, pâtés and, of course, the maple desserts. We also love the selection of ciders as well as the spreads, jams and jellies that are a just perfect addition to any festive brunch!
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7 – Quinn Farm, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot
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Quinn Farm’s artisans transform their harvest into prepared dishes, marinades, soups, jams and more. The farm’s store showcases what the region has to offer with a variety of local products and kitchen essentials (flour, oils and household items).
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* We invite you to consult the website or call businesses directly before traveling, as opening hours during the holiday season may be different.