Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Fishmonger Donald Lachance: discovering the black sturgeon
It was since 1995, when he bought the commercial fishing license from his father Anselme, that Donald Lachance has been striving to fish for Atlantic sturgeon in the waters of the St. Lawrence River. Between May and June, August and September, like …
Written on July 16, 2021
Roxanne & Gérard voguent vers L'Isle-aux-Grues
Roxanne & Gérard ont découvert un lieu où le temps semble suspendu. Empreinte d'une énergie créative, L'Isle-aux-Grues permet de quitter la frénésie de la ville et de profiter du calme insulaire. Au coeur de ce havre de paix, ils ont fait de belles …
Written on July 14, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Domaine La Charmante: for the love of the great outdoors and permaculture
It was in October 2019 that Cathy and Étienne Michaud became the new owners of Domaine La Charmante. Located in the Appalachian Mountains, this vast ecological domain soon won over the couple.
Written on July 13, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Microbrasserie Côte-du-Sud: A microbrewery to promote the Côte-du-Sud
Resulting from the project of nine shareholders passionate about the brewing world, the Côte-du-Sud Microbrasserie lives up to its name.
Written on July 12, 2021
Foody Nature - Active Nature - Curious Nature Roxanne & Gérard visitent Montmagny
Roxanne et Gérard sont partis à la découverte des attraits de Montmagny, et tout compte fait, la ville a plus d'un charme à offrir! Son côté «urbain» propose de nombreux plaisirs et découvertes tandis que son côté «nature» offre la quiétude et le ch…
Written on July 7, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Boutique du charcutier and Bistro Lafontaine: delicious downtime with regional flavors
Located in the Hôtel Center-Ville, in the heart of Montmagny, La Boutique du Charcutier is a superb delicatessen that makes a point of showcasing local products. Close to the rivière du sud falls and Vieux-Montmagny, this favorite address for foodie…
Written on July 1, 2021
Foody Nature Roxanne & Gérard découvrent le circuit gourmand et la boucle champêtre
Roxanne et Gérard ont sillonné deux circuits thématiques, soit le circuit gourmand et la boucle champêtre. Au fil des kilomètres, ils ont découvert les saveurs locales et les charmes patrimoniaux de la région de Montmagny et les Îles.
Written on June 23, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Théo BBQ: a must-see stop on the river for delicious grilled meats and smoked meats
It is on an exceptional site, in front of the river, in the Berthier-sur-Mer river park, that the Théo BBQ restaurant truck comes to settle at the beginning of the summer season. The foodtruck has been stopping in this enchanting setting since 2019 …
Written on June 19, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Les Vergers du Cap: for the love of organic
The former owners of Les Vergers du Cap, located in Cap-Saint-Ignace, had been cultivating organically for 14 years when they found a new generation of confidence in Alain Jetté and Pascal Lessard. Already seasoned in growing orchards, they took ove…
Written on June 19, 2021
Active Nature Canoeing through Parc des Appalaches
Discovering the Parc des Appalaches from a completely different angle is possible by doing a canoeing excursion on the Rivière Noire Nord-Ouest. Follow Gérard and Roxanne through this adventure, accompanied by their husky Jack!
Updated on March 20, 2023
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Fromagerie de L’Isle: a century-old know-how
At the start of the 20th century, the families of L'Isle-aux-Grues faced isolation and had to process the milk produced on their island themselves. The challenge of self-sufficiency has been transformed from one generation to the next into artisanal…
Written on June 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Domaine Ritt, cider house and orchards: promising beginnings
It was in 2018 that Jean-François Ritt acquired his orchard located in Cap-Saint-Ignace. This land of 4000 apple trees, held by the Gagné family for three generations, was the ideal starting point for the project he dreamed of. With his experience a…
Written on June 1, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - The Maple Bistro: when tradition and modernity meet
It is with passion and conviction that Noémie Gautreau-Régnier tells the evolution of her maple grove in Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard: Le Bistreau d'Érable. Since she and her husband, Jérôme, took over the reins of the family business in 2004, they ha…
Written on May 28, 2021
Active Nature A full season in a refuge at Parc des Appalaches!
The experience of life in a refuge, many do it for a weekend, a few days, and we decided to live it for a season, that is this winter! During these few months, the refuge des Pins located in the Parc des Appalaches has become our home. A time to get…
Written on March 16, 2021
Active Nature The superb viewpoint at the top of Mont Sugar Loaf at 2 different moments!
At least once in your lifetime, you have to get to the top of Mont Sugar Loaf to appreciate the panoramic view from up top. This fall, I had the chance to do it twice. At the start and towards the end of the season.
Written on October 8, 2020
Active Nature Route 132: my Compostelle on a motorcycle
Riding a motorbike on the Route des Navigateurs between Lévis and Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, that’s the kind of the effect it has on me. With the road along the river and all the superb views to take a break as well as all the attractions along the wa…
Updated on May 7, 2024
Foody Nature A 6 to 8 at Theo BBQ, what a good idea!
For our 6 to 8, we ignored the week of the burger and we find ourselves at Theo BBQ for two hours of pure happiness!
Updated on March 9, 2023
Curious Nature Rosalie's favorite for Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site
All aboard the Vent des Îles with Captain Lachance!
Updated on March 8, 2024
Active Nature Amelie and Benjamin from Hellolaroux's blog first Second summer in Chaudìère-Appalaches
Since we immigrated from France to Quebec in April 2018, we hadn't experienced the famous Quebec autumn yet. Needless to say, we were very excited to visit the beautiful region of Chaudière-Appalaches at this time of year! Learn more about our wonde…
Written on November 5, 2018
Active Nature The story of the beautiful Sundays: bike tour in Île-aux-Grues.
On a beautiful sunday afternoon, we decided to follow geese and tides. They brought us to Île-aux-Grues.
Written on October 26, 2018