Updated on Jul 25, 2025
Picnic season has finally started. To make this moment truly unique, why not fill your basket with local products! Here are 20 items that will greatly enhance your meal.
By Marie-Claude Masse
This organic raw farmer’s cow cheese is constantly winning awards. Its fruity, caramel and honey aromas will satisfy the most delicate palate. (Sold at the cheese factory boutique and at many other points of sale.)
In Ayers Cliff, you can get the best chocolate milk in the region at La Pinte! During the summer season, you can even leave with a delicious milkshake. (Available in store)
The cans from Cidrerie Milton are perfect for your picnics. We're loving the refreshing and light (4.5%) cider made with apple and mango. (Sold at the cidery boutique, at the SAQ and at different points of sale.)
The gourmet shop at Domaine Jolivent offers a wide variety of local products — perfect for your picnic! You’ll also find prepared meals and homemade desserts. (Visit in person to discover their products)
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, stop by Miel Pur Délice and try their honey caramel. It’s the perfect spread for fresh bread. You won’t be able to resist — we warned you! (Available in store)
Here’s a great tasting beer, in a can, that you’ll want to put in your basket. This beverage will go down well on a hot summer day. (Sold at many points of sale.)
This summer you can select among the delicious vegetables of the Marché de la ferme Beaulieu and leave with a basketful you’ll savour as crudités: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers… Each tastier than the other! (3700, route 147, Waterville)
This certified organic fresh cheese, made with goats’ milk from the Domaine de Courval farm, will make a lot of people happy with its mild fresh milk flavour and subtle aromas. (Sold at the farm; call 819 837-0062 for other sales points.)
You absolutely have to try the Station loaf. This delicious cheese bread, carefully crafted, pairs perfectly with charcuterie. (Visit their website to place your order.)
With its bittersweet taste, the red peppers and garlic jelly of Le Petit Chaperon Rouge will enhance the flavour of your cheeses and terrines. A must for your basket! (Sold at many points of sale.)
This sparkling wine made with Vidal and Seyval grape varieties is the ideal companion for smoked fish and cheese. With its festive bubbles, it will surely create a wow effect around your picnic table! (sold at the vineyard boutique and the SAQ.)
For smoked meats, Fumoir Gosselin is the place to be. Maple-glazed salmon fillets, salmon bites with steak spices, smoked meat… You’re sure to find something you’ll love! (Available in-store at Fumoirs Gosselin and in select grocery stores)
Go to Espace Boho in Waterloo and leave with some of their delicious sandwiches, freshly made. Many options are available: breakfast sandwiches as well as grilled cheese, vegetarian or meat sandwiches.
For a more festive picnic, why not pair your meal with a great bottle of sparkling wine from Domaine Bergeville? L’Amourette goes especially well with warm summer days. (Available on-site and in various local grocery stores)
All those with a sweet tooth and maple fans will be satisfied by this artisanal bakery’s maple-glazed doughnuts. Their recipe hasn’t changed for over …60 years! You can’t improve on perfection. When it’s good, it’s good! (Sold at the bakery.)
This Belgian chocolate shop makes these fantasy classics that will please everyone. Nuts (pecans or cashews), a thick layer of caramel and dark chocolate or milk chocolate are the essentials of this timeless treat. (Sold at the chocolate shop and at other points of sale.)
At this farm, you can pick your own fresh fruit. Depending on the time of year, you’ll find blueberries, raspberries, or even corn! (Available on-site)
At Jardins Zone Orange, sea buckthorn takes center stage. Take home a tartlet filled with chocolate ganache and sea buckthorn mousse — a match made in heaven for your taste buds! (Available at the shop)
At the Marché de la Gare, you’ll find a variety of small shops where you can make wonderful discoveries — from charcuterie and tasty pastries to refreshing sorbet. You won’t regret stopping by! (Visit in person)
Taste the Townships
A Foodie in the Townships
Taste the Townships
Vegetarian restaurants in the Eastern Townships
Taste the Townships
Terroir Food to Sink Your Teeth Into
