Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Libellule: conviviality, indulgence and simplicity
For more than 35 years, the friendly restaurant La Libellule has been flapping its wings in the heart of the village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. Diane Guillemette was first a partner of the establishment before becoming the sole owner in 2008.
Written on July 29, 2021
Foody Nature - Active Nature - Arrêts Gourmands Have a bite to eat on the Véloroute champêtre
The Véloroute champêtre, which passes through the Appalachian villages, offers you numerous viewpoints on the river and on various attractive circuits. Here, in the L'Islet region, you can discover the best snack bars and gourmet stops. The Route ve…
Written on July 19, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Seigneurie des Aulnaies: The transmission of ancestral know-how for exceptional flours
In the mid-18th century, building a flour mill was part of the Lord’s obligations to his vassals in order to ensure their livelihood. The Seigneurie des Aulnaies therefore saw the erection of a first mill in 1739.
Updated on April 16, 2024
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Roche à Veillon: a dive into the heart of Quebec's culinary heritage
Born in 1964 from a non-profit association wishing to keep people on the edge of route 132 during the construction of the Jean-Lesage highway, La Roche à Veillon was originally one of the first Quebec boîtes à chansons. The following year, the beaut…
Written on July 13, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Les Jardins du Pied à Terre: synergy between nature and community
The story of the pretty farm Les Jardins du Pied à Terre, whose name refers to its anchoring in the earth, began in 2008. It was in L'Islet that Guylaine Tourigny and Jean-Simon Mercier, both graduates in horticulture, have settled down to start the…
Written on July 9, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Coureuse des grèves: a historic restaurant
In a completely renovated ancestral house, this restaurant-café in the picturesque village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli has been offering gourmet fine cuisine with market flavors for over 40 years.
Written on July 9, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Auberge des Glacis: A gourmet local refreshment bar
Between river and mountain, Auberge des Glacis is a real gem of L’Islet. Housed in a former flour mill, the place is not lacking in charm with its country decor and stone walls.
Written on July 8, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Vignoble du Faubourg: discovery of flavors with a view of the river
The Faubourg vineyard was born in 1999 from a project by Sébastien Vaillancourt. It is located on the gentle slopes that border the St. Lawrence River, in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. After planting different hybrid grape varieties, the vineyard celebrated…
Written on July 7, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Microbrasserie Ras L’Bock: beer artists
In May 2015, the dream of Julien Chouinard, David Lebel and Alexandre Caron came true. The three childhood friends, who had been indulging in home brewing for several years, seized the opportunity to move to the top floor of Bistro OK.
Written on June 30, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Le Moule à Sucre: ambassador of Quebec terroir
It was in 2002 that Roberto Di Giulio and Nathalie Niemeyer moved to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, very close to the water. They set their sights on a large and magnificent old-style barn which then housed a flea market on Avenue de Gaspé. Transformed into …
Updated on April 30, 2024
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Chouinard dairy bar: a tasty heritage
Jean Chouinard is undoubtedly a pioneer. In the 1960s, then a milkman in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli for a long time, he wanted to open a kiosk where people could stop for a glass of milk. He finally proposed something new by purchasing one of the very fir…
Written on June 14, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Boulangerie Sibuet: talented from father to son
Boulangerie Sibuet is known to everyone in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli and well beyond. There is something for everyone, whether it is to enjoy a good meal or to buy a fresh sourdough bread of the day or a decadent dessert.
Written on June 13, 2021
Curious Nature Enjoy nature in Saint-Marcel
Our ambassador Rébecca shares with you her favorites and the well kept secrets of her native village: Saint-Marcel-de-L'Islet.
Written on June 7, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Bistro OK: taste the flavors of the land and the river
It is not yesterday that Bistro Ok offers a wide choice of excellent dishes to its customers. But since the expansion work carried out in 2015, a stop is needed, because the architecture of the building alone is worth the detour! The magnificent spa…
Written on May 31, 2021
On vacation an hour from home!
Ah ! Saint-Jean-Port-Joli ! Here is a village that lives up to its name! As I am lucky enough to live in the neighbouring MRC, only an hour away, it is not uncommon for me to head to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli for one or two days, simply to get a change o…
Written on April 8, 2021
Hikers and fatbikers, here's what you need to know about the trails in Sainte-Louise
It's no longer a secret: there are hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and fatbike trails in Sainte-Louise that are well worth the detour. To get there, if you don't know the area, it can be a bit complicated. So I share with you some useful information.
Updated on March 22, 2023
Foody Nature - Curious Nature Saint-Jean-Port-Joli on a whim
Going on a roadtrip to spend the day in St-jean-Port-Joli, that's a great way to start a week!
Written on September 18, 2020
Foody Nature The cream and maple sugar pie from Boulangerie Sibuet: “Succrulente! "
By our fault, we tasted it like 3-4 days after we purchased it. And that was something! I hardly dare imagine coming out of the oven.
Written on August 24, 2020
Curious Nature Musée de la mémoire vivante : the discovery of the intangible heritage of yesterday and today!
Reminding us of our origins or our childhood memories, this is an experience of visiting the Musée de la mémoire vivante, a museum dedicated to the person and which preserves intangible heritage. New for this year, the innovation Tower, features a v…
Updated on February 10, 2023