Just a 30-minute drive from Montréal, explore the gourmet routes in the Cœur de la Montérégie region and get inspired by the area’s passionate artisans. Discover a place where freshness and well-being are in the air. Cider, wine and local products: the region is full of producers who know how to make the most of nature’s bounty and create unique moments with visitors. In the Cœur de Montérégie region, all roads lead to great times. Read more
Spring
You’ll find a wealth of heavenly beverages in the Cœur de la Montérégie region year round, but the spring apple blossoms provide an especially enchanting backdrop for just perfect cider or wine tastings. It’s quite a sight! For an even richer experience, chat with the producers. You’ll learn more about the company’s history and their family traditions. And don’t forget to stop at the boutique to pick up your favourite products. We’re positive you’ll be a hit with family and friends at your next dinner celebration! This time of year, the first strawberries, asparagus and rhubarb make their appearance. Take a food tour of the region and come home with your first fresh produce of the season.
Summer
Cyclists can get out on La Route des Champs, pedalling 40 km through the spectacular countryside. Linking Chambly to Granby via Richelieu and Saint-Paul-d’Abbotsford, the route gives you a slice of rural life as you pass fields, rivers, vineyards, orchards and other local points of interest. It’s a unique way to discover all that the Cœur de la Montérégie region has to offer. Windsurfing, golf, hiking: this destination has plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. After a day of discoveries, take some time to relax at an inn or spa. During your visit, be sure to make a delicious detour and get to know the products of this fertile region.
Fall
The Cœur de la Montérégie region’s autumn harvest is full of variety and flavour. Plan a tour of the area and stock up on fresh produce directly from growers. Apples, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins and other delicious fruits and vegetables are just waiting for you to pick them. When you’ve finished your visit to the fields, check out one of this destination’s animal farms to be blown away by the producers’ expertise. By the end of your journey, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to please even the biggest foodies in your life: fresh products, prepared meals, terrines, confits and homemade marinades. There are also food events to take part in during this time of the year, and stunning colours all along the routes through the Cœur de la Montérégie region.
Winter
During the colder months, outdoor enthusiasts can take on the 20 km of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails in Rougemont. You can even look into exploring the trails by the light of a headlamp under the full moon! And for a totally different experience, follow the snowshoe trail all the way to Cidrerie Michel Jodoin. Before going home, be sure to stop at a local restaurant for a delicious meal to warm you up!
