I wish we had known about this beautiful island the last time we were in Quebec. It was one of our…read morehighlights on this trip. As it turns out the day was the only rainy one all week, but that didn't matter since we spent the afternoon driving from cidery to brewery to distillery, all within a few miles or less of each other. We even got to sit outside under a porch roof with blankets to keep warm while we had a wine flight as it poured. Quite memorable. Next time we will turn right when we get onto the island and see where it leads us.

Ile-d'Orleans is an island in the Saint Lawrence River. The island is about 3.1 miles east of…read moredowntown Quebec city. It is a nice day trip from the city and it can be combined with a nearby visit to Morntmorency falls and Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre. The island is 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. It is accessible from the the mainland of Quebec by the Ile-d'Orleans bridge. The Chemin Royale road encircles the entire island. While traveling the Chemin Royale road you will encounter small cottage industries specializing in various agricultural products. Cassis Monna & Filles winery has tours and tasting. Fromagerie Biese d' Epinelle specializes in cheese and dairy products. Chocolaterie de-Ile Orleans haschocolate, fudge and other chocolate based products with no preservatives. La Boulange-Saint-Jean-de-Ile-Orleans sells bakery goods and pasteries while LaCuisine d'Ete-Saint-Laurent-de-Ile'Orleans has exceptional maple syrup. There are also histirical stops along the way. The Manor Mauvide Genest built in 1734 was the home of Jean Mauvide, who was the surgeon for King of France. Stop by one of the many churches along the way. I recommend Eglise de Saint Jean Saint Pierre. With the Laurentian Plateau to the North, the Appalachian Mountains to the South and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Saint Lawrence Seaway, the Chemin Royale road is a scenic drive in it's own right. Enjoy small cottage industries in a rolling hills pastoral setting.

Great place to visit! Good coffee and great pastry also good price too!…read more After walking around over 2 hrs it is a great place to take a coffee break

The location of La Maison is pretty central - it's literally in a very touristy part of Old Quebec…read more(Petit Champlain). It also gets pretty busy. Coffee wise - I think it's okay. The latte I get had a weak taste of espresso and tasted a bit more watery than I'd like. I got a pastry in the morning. Nothing special but also nothing bad. Perhaps their other drinks are better but my latte was simply okay. Service was fast and prompt though.

Just brought back some of the fudge and chocolate from La Fudgerie during our trip to Quebec. Their…read morefudge is very delicious. I wish I brought some more back from their store.

Delicious hot chocolate. Appreciated the smaller size cup for the hot chocolate and milk chocolate…read morefudge sample. We bought the old fashioned fudge sausage after the yummy sample.

This farm and the shop/jam place are amazing. They are a little hard to find since to get to the…read morefarm from the main road you have to go up a bit of a rough road but when you're there it's quite an experience. They're in St-Jean, Île d'Orléans, right across from mainland Quebec and apparently strawberry paradise. Everywhere you go on the isle there are strawberries (we were there in July) and they are fresh and natural. At La Confiturerie Tigidou, they make their own jams, jellies, and baked goods plus they let you taste just about anything you desire. Unbelievable place. We ordered scones with ice cream topped with a very light maple syrup and it was out of this world. I tasted their orange marmalade and it was unlike any I had ever tasted in several countries or continents. They also serve coffee, tea, etc. If you're ever in St-Jean, Île d'Orléans do yourself a favor and visit them. You won't regret it. They told us that they'll have a way to order their products online later in the year. I can't wait.

A wonderful experience…read more On my journey through the hills and farms of Quebec City, my family and I ventured onto this lovely jamery. They specialize in fruit jams- particularly in strawberry jams. They offer an Exquisite complimentary tasting experience. You taste basically all their jam products (roughly 12-15) and the host explains the intricacies of each jam. It was a REALLY memorable experience for us- it was like a wine tasting- except with sweets. They have all different kinds of jam flavors- from Spicy to minty to the classics. I was inspired to order a delicious jam Sunday that hey had for sale! My family and I ended up leaving with around $200 usd worth of jams! Love it or dump it? Absolutely love it and highly recommended if you are in the area!

I'm not a popcorn connoisseur but the dark chocolate variety was my favorite!…read more Enough so that I got the aluminum pail tin, so one day when I make the trek back to Montreal I'll get more for a discount. LOL. If only the folks behind the counter weren't so nice and accommodating with samples, I wouldn't have felt the urge to reciprocate the good will and purchase too much popcorn! I ended up two varieties, the dark chocolate and the regular. The Dark Chocolate did stay fresh and edible for a month after my purchase. Kudos to Mary's I will save my tin for my discount in a few years when I return! In the mean time, what will I do with it?!

I found this awesome popcorn shop when on vacation in Quebec City! It's in a quaint historic area…read more The smell alone attracted me as well as the open window when I could view the popcorn being made. I waited in a short line and decided on the Quebec flavor that includes cheese, caramel, and plain. I was asked if I wanted the bag sealed or open. It's made fresh in store so either is a win! I had it sealed and it tasted fresh the next day still. Definitely check it out!

Chocolat Favoris is an ice cream dip place that often has a big line at night. Their ice cream is…read moreok, but what the dip seems to be what they specialize in. I had their dulce de leche dip and I definitely liked it! The ice cream flavor I had was vanilla, I didn't think much of it, I guess it may have been due to the sweetness of the dulce de leche

Delicious and refreshing soft serve with your choice of a chocolate shell and toppings. I enjoyed a…read morevanilla soft serve with a dark chocolate shell. Service was okay. There's a walk-up window and an inside line as well.

This was our breakfast place of choice for 4 out of 5 days that we were in QC. Such an amazing…read morearray of pastries, plus coffees, breakfast sandwiches and more, that we were able to try something new each day. Such was the allure of Paillard that we are now craving croissants and lattes back home.

So we technically stopped in as someone wanted a iced matcha. I was going to get some unhealthy…read moredrink then my eyes spied a Nutella eclair! I've never had such a thing and just had to try it. It was delicious. The outside chocolate crush was like a candy bar while the cool cream inside was like a super soft ice cream. All together a wonderful dessert and a must try! Oh, the Matcha was okay ... But whatever, the Nutella eclair is where it's at!

Huge variety of ingredients and food, mostly specialty goods like jams, seasonings, cheeses and…read morecured meats. Some fried goods and snacks as well. Prices are reasonable compared to other specialty grocery stores around this area.

This Epicerie it's one of the oldest and most comprehensive specialty food preparations, cured…read moremeats, and cheeses, located in Old Quebec City. It is my second visit and to come in assortment of the greens, cured meats, special cheese and marmalades.