Top 5 Gastronomic Activities To Do in the Coaticook Region

Published on Aug 19, 2024

Head out on the country roads of the Coaticook Valley and let yourself be carried from local producers to gastronomic events. This part of the region has some very delicious surprises in store for you... you’ll return home absolutely delighted!

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Answer “Present” at La Virée Gourmande des Comptonales Food Fair

A not-to-be-missed autumn food event in the Coaticook region, La Virée Gourmande des Comptonales celebrates the producers of the Eastern Townships. Hop aboard a shuttle and discover artisans, musicians, children’s activities and, of course, the wealth of local producers at every stop! A truly festive agrotourism circuit to experience and enjoy on October 12 and 13, 2024 in Compton. And for the most enthusiastic foodies come and experience the Grand Marché des Récoltes harvest market held on October 14, 2024. Yum!
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Take a Big Bite Out of Life in an Orchard

If you love apples, you’ll love picking your own in one of the Coaticook region’s orchards. Gros Pierre, Pommalbonne, Ferland, Heath Orchard, each of these orchards has rows of colourful trees, deliciously sweet apples and friendly arboriculturists waiting to welcome you until mid-October (pick-your-own periods may vary depending on the orchard). For even more enjoyment, you’ll find plenty of other seasonal fruit to pick, including pears, plums, strawberries and raspberries. And don’t forget the delicious products made with fruit from the orchard (pies, cider, juices, spreads, etc.) available in their boutiques! Isn’t life simply wonderful?
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Enjoy Visiting the Local Beverage Producers

It would appear that the Coaticook Valley is home to a well-kept secret that inspires the region’s producers to create beverages as varied as they’re delicious. At Domaine Ives Hills, blackcurrants are grown like nowhere else in Québec. Try their amazing Cassagria, and tell us all about it! For cider lovers, the Cidrerie Compton offers organic ciders blended with other fruits. The Cidrerie Verger Ferland will delight you with either its ice cider or sparkling cider (Orpha). Fancy a pint? The Coaticook and Hop Station microbreweries are true local institutions and great places to meet up for lunch or in the evening.
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Fill Your Basket with Delicious Cheeses

The recipe for happiness in the breathtaking countryside of the Coaticook region? A slice of fresh bread and some (a lot of!) cheese. Here, cows, goats and sheep graze peacefully to produce milk of exceptional quality. Lovingly transformed by the expert hands of local cheesemakers, this milk is transformed into cheese or ice cream for your greatest pleasure. 3 cheese factories (and 1 dairy!) to discover in the Coaticook Valley: La Station, Domaine de Courval and Fromagerie Broussailles. And don’t forget to pay a visit to the renowned Laiterie Coaticook dairy for some delicious ice cream!
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Meet the Most Passionate and Interesting Producers

A natural peaceful haven, the fertile farmland of the Coaticook region is ideal for raising livestock. From the farm to your plate, come and see for yourself the local production’s high quality. Animal ethics and traditional know-how: all the products you’ll find in their boutiques are made according to these principles. While you’re there, take advantage of this opportunity to visit the farm or even take part in an activity (horseback riding, fishing, etc.). Some places even offer a cottage or other accommodations for rent. Ideal for an authentic farm experience! Some producers to meet in the Coaticook Valley: Rustik Bison (bison), Ferme piscicole des Bobines (trout), Ranch St-Hubert (blonde d’aquitaine), Boucherie Ferme Mario Gadbois, Boucherie Blouin, Boucherie Bergeron, Boucherie Baillargeon, ferme Weller (beefalo).
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