Fall is the perfect excuse to hit the road on the Côte-de-Beaupré… and make plenty of delicious stops along the way!
It’s the season for harvests, apples, squash and comforting foods, but also the ideal time to discover the producers, artisans and restaurants that bring the region’s local flavours to life.
Here are a few ideas to help you create your own food itinerary this fall.
Make your first stop in L’Ange-Gardien, where the agricultural landscapes immediately set the tone for the day.
At Ferme Le Comte de Roussy, visitors come to stock up on fruit, vegetables and other products grown right on the farm. In fall, the harvest naturally takes centre stage, making this a lovely spot to fill your basket before continuing your journey.
A little farther along, Domaine L’Ange-Gardien offers a complete change of scenery. Set in beautiful surroundings overlooking the St. Lawrence River and Île d’Orléans, the vineyard produces a variety of wines and other alcoholic beverages.
Next, head towards Château-Richer, where more stops offer a taste of fall.
At Ferme Arthur Cauchon, the farm stand changes with the seasons. Apples, squash, pumpkins and a variety of prepared products give you plenty to take home and keep the flavours of your trip alive.
And since every food itinerary deserves a little something sweet, Praline et Chocolat is a natural stop. Chocolates, pastries and other treats will quickly make you forget those good intentions you had at the start of the day!
Among the new places to add to your itinerary this fall, Cidre Intrus is definitely worth a detour along Côte Sainte-Anne.
Housed in a 200-year-old barn, the cidery crafts natural ciders that showcase locally grown apples. It’s a fitting destination for crisp days, fall colours and the desire to discover new local products.
In September and October, Cidre Intrus welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
At some point, tastings alone won’t do. It’s time to sit down! And the Côte-de-Beaupré now has several restaurants worth the trip in their own right.
In Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Coquette continues to make a name for itself. After earning a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide, the restaurant is now among the 30 finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2026.
In the Beaupré area, Bistro Nordik is another lovely option for a leisurely meal before continuing towards Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Fans of local food will also want to leave some room in their cooler. In Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Les Canardises raises free-range ducks and prepares a wide range of products right on the farm. Rillettes, terrines, foie gras, confit and ready-made dishes are among the delicacies you can bring home.
Continue to Saint-Tite-des-Caps and make a stop at Ferme Québec-Oies. This family business specializes in raising geese and making artisanal goose foie gras, as well as terrines, rillettes and a variety of prepared dishes.
After a day exploring the Côte-de-Beaupré, Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges offers several ways to finish your itinerary.
Local beer lovers can stop at Brasseur des Monts, a microbrewery deeply inspired by the landscape and outdoor culture surrounding Mont-Sainte-Anne.
For a more leisurely meal, Auberge & Campagne focuses on local cuisine and offers a line-up of events worth keeping an eye on. Several guest chefs, gourmet evenings and musical events are planned over the coming months.
And sometimes, after a day on the road, all you really want is a good snack bar. In that case, Shack à Patates is a village favourite for fries, poutine, burgers and other comforting classics.
Of course, the fall colours draw visitors to the Côte-de-Beaupré. But the season can also be experienced in the orchards, fields, ciders, farm products and restaurant dishes.
That’s probably what makes a food-focused road trip so enjoyable at this time of year. You set off without an overly packed schedule, stop whenever a place catches your eye and head home with a few local products that let the journey linger a little longer.
So pack a cooler, leave some room in the trunk… and enjoy!
Several producers sell their products directly on the Côte-de-Beaupré. Places to discover include Ferme Le Comte de Roussy, Ferme Arthur Cauchon, Les Canardises and Ferme Québec-Oies.
Cidre Intrus, located on Côte Sainte-Anne in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. until the end of October.
Coquette in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and Bistro Nordik in the Beaupré area are great additions to a food itinerary. Auberge & Campagne in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges is also a lovely option for rounding off the day with a meal.
The Circuit gourmand brings together producers, food processors, restaurateurs and agritourism businesses on the Côte-de-Beaupré. It lets you explore the region’s flavours by building your own itinerary around the businesses you want to visit.
Depending on the harvest and the businesses you visit, you can find apples, squash and seasonal vegetables, wines and ciders, chocolate, pastries, and a variety of duck and goose products.
Yes. The best approach is to choose a few stops rather than try to visit everywhere. It’s easy to combine two or three producers, a tasting and a restaurant for a delicious day at your own pace.
