For foodies

Nearly 100 gourmet stops to discover!

Given the local know-how, the thousand and one wonders that grow on our land, and the abundance of creativity on the territory, it goes without saying that Alma Lac-St-Jean has mastered the art of capturing happiness in a single bite. Whether it is through our traditional and tasty blueberry pies or craft beers from one of our innovative microbreweries, our region will surely conquer your palate, one meal at a time!

 

In Lac-St-Jean, there is a craft beer route counting over 13 microbreweries, one honey farm, chocolate factories, several cheese factories hidden beyond rural roads and a Zone boréale to help you find your way. It is, therefore, rather easy to stop at every kilometre for a taste of local inventions. Restaurants will offer you typical meals of the region, such as the famous tourtière du lac, fava bean soup and succulent blueberry chocolate.

As we have a way of going big and seeing thing through, you will be able to enjoy a know-how that has been awarded several prizes and honourable mentions.

Do you want to taste local specialty meals? Contact us to learn about our packages and recommendations.

For foodies

Plan your stay

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Camp-de-Touage-les-Îles sector (Pointe-Taillon National Park)

Cheese shop, bakery, microbrewery, gourmet restaurants and market garden kiosks within a radius of 15 km.

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Village récréotouristique l’Oasis

Good restaurants, local producers to discover local products: good addresses within 15 minutes by car!

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Saint-Gédéon’s public Market

Become gourmet explorers and taste the jewels of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean terroir. Your taste buds will be asking for more!

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Bercée Microbrasserie

End a beautiful day traveling the surrounding countryside to satisfy your gourmet side at Bercée Microbrasserie.

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Barbe Noire – Bière et Bouffe

Want to taste a meal that is out of the ordinary? Barbe Noire - Bière et Bouffe is here for you!

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À l’Orée des Champs

Une cuisine qui prend ses racines des produits de la ferme familiale! Boutique et restaurant dans une ambiance champêtre.

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Les Appartements 4 saisons des îles

Situated near local producers.

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Auberge des Îles

Le rang 9 restaurant with a view on Lac Saint-Jean Lake.

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Auberge Presbytère Mont Lac-Vert

Private dining room to experience fine cuisine at its best. Vegetables and herbs from the chef’s garden.

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Microbrasserie du Lac Saint-Jean

Downtown Alma, enjoy our bistro and our terrace overlooking the Petite-Décharge river. With our large selection of beers, you will find the one that fits you for sure!

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Microbrasserie Riverbend

At Microbrasserie Riverbend microbrewery, we offer beers, promotional items, a tour of our installations, and beer sampling.

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Resto Roberto

Resto Roberto sets itself apart with its extensive menu options, flavourful dishes, and affordable prices.

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Microbrasserie Lion Bleu

Lion Bleu’s bistro-style menu is highly ambitious and serves authentic, flavour-packed dishes that are savoured with an aromatic beer and, of course, in good company.

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Café du Clocher

Generous servings, fresh pasta, gourmet pizza, burgers, homemade fries, vegetarian menu, and affordable table d’hôte.

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Travelodge Alma

Located inside the hotel complex, Küto - Comptoir à tartares serves lunch, and dinner.

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Vergers de Velours

We produce alcoholic beverages, fruit jams, jellies, chocolates, birch syrup, chive flower vinegar, and many other products made from our fruit and vegetables. Kiosk open.

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Vergers de Velours

We produce alcoholic beverages, fruit jams, jellies, chocolates, birch syrup, chive flower vinegar, and many other products made from our fruit and vegetables. Kiosk open.

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Fromagerie et Boulangerie Médard

Counter of breads and pastries. Decadent lunches and dinners.

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Restaurant Normandin – Alma

Pacini is the love of fine dining, authentic Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, mouth-watering flavours, and inspiring aromas!

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Pacini Alma

Pacini is the love of fine dining, authentic Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, mouth-watering flavours, and inspiring aromas!

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L’Exode Café

Discover our beverages and healthy menu, comprising a wide array of salads and sandwiches. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.

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Hôtel Universel

Pacini Restaurant is located inside Hôtel Universel Alma and presents an authentic Italian menu, which is designed by its chef Frédéric St-Aubin.

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Microlaiterie Riverin du Lac

Fresh cheddar daily. The renowned “cheese curds.”

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Fromagerie St-Laurent

Fresh cheddar daily. The renowned “cheese curds.”

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Chocolats Rose Élisabeth

Chocolates inspired by the region's wild fruits and spices.

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Vignoble Couchepagane

Wine sampling, as well as rosé, white and late harvest wines (ice wine-style) for sale.

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Fromagerie l’Autre Versant

Raw milk cheese. Fresh cheddar: curds and loaves.

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Centre récréotouristique Le Rigolet

Reserve a table and watch an exceptional sunset on Lac Saint-Jean Lake during happy hour, while sipping wine or savouring a microbrew.

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Miel des Ruisseaux

Indulge your sweet tooth with our many honey, chocolate, and blueberry-based products.

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Coffrets du Royaume

Coffrets du Royaume offers a wide array of gift baskets containing endless combinations of 100% regional products and flavours.

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Chocolaterie Au Coeur Fondant

Artisanal chocolate factory, ice cream shop, gift shop, bistro, coffee shop, pastries, and tea.

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Camerises Mistouk – Haskap cannery ÉCONOMUSÉE

Discover the full range of our haskap-based products, which can boast of their antioxidant properties and exceptional nutritional value.

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La Tablée du Lac

La Tablée is a delicatessen-type store that aims to offer quality products, unique gourmet ingredients, high selection standards, and exclusive artisanal fabrication methods.

The secrets of our flavourful meals at Alma Lac-Saint-Jean

First, you should know that around here, meals transform into something even more delightful when they are shared: with your partner, family, or friends we eat with a group! Also, tradition dictates that the plates should be very full and the tables kept simple.

So, if you truly want to experience local food, you need a large table, several guests and local specialty meals. You could also add a delicious bottle from Verger de velours, located in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon. It is not much of a secret, but their products have won more than 15 honourable mentions for the subtlety of their aromas and the mastery of their craft.

And why not include another success story of our local gastronomy? Cheese from any of the many cheese factories in the area: St-Laurent, Médard, L’autre-Versant, Perron, Lehmann, to name only a few. Soft and aged cheeses, or even curds, cheese is very serious business here. These cheeses bear the colours of our landscape.

In fact, the secret of a good table is to let yourself be carried away by what the road, the fields and the artisans offer: pure happiness!