Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in old Baie-Saint-Paul. The shop window already gives a taste of what awaits you inside. The Galerie Guylaine Fournier has been at this location for 20 years. She acquired the gallery from a painter who had his studio there, and she had started out with him as gallery manager.

Two months later, he offered to transfer everything into her name. He had seen in her the motivated, passionate person who would carry on what he had started.

Before long, Guylaine set about modifying the premises to expand them. This meant cutting through the floor to install a wide staircase, while the basement was also excavated to create a vast exhibition space. Meanwhile, the ground floor was expanded by adding two adjoining rooms.

Today, the Galerie Guylaine Fournier offers “a balanced gallery where all styles are on offer, with as many established artists as emerging ones,” she explains.

As a good gallerist, she is always mindful of serving her clients better. For her, trust is the most important criterion. That is why the artists she represents share a desire for a healthy, lasting, and profitable partnership with her gallery. To achieve this, they all advocate a policy of reasonable prices.

"The days when talent was the preserve of just a few are long gone. Today, talent abounds. There is a varied choice. The affordable price of quality works is an extremely decisive factor in the decision to buy," says Guylaine Fournier. Her gallery’s slogan is 'L’art plaisir.' It is the pleasure itself, the feeling you get when you finally find the piece that captivates you. "That is certainly what we feel when a client’s eyes light up at the sight of a magical painting or a sought-after sculpture. It is also what our artists feel when they present their works to us: pleasure," concludes the gallery owner.

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While she runs the Baie-Saint-Paul gallery on her own, she now also has a gallery in Pointe-au-Pic (La Malbaie), on rue Richelieu, which she runs with her business partner and spouse. You’ll find some of the same artists there as in Baie-Saint-Paul, along with other exclusive artists.


GALERIE GUYLAINE FOURNIER
galerieguylainefournier.com
104-2, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Baie-Saint-Paul, Qc G3Z 1M6
418 435.4183

Driving along boulevard de Comporté in La Malbaie, near the Pointe-au-Pic sector, you can’t miss this impressive house set slightly back from the road, with its attractive colours and lovely flower beds that make it stand out. The Galerie d’art Au P’tit bonheur has made its home here since 1995, following a major renovation of the building, which had stood empty and abandoned for some time before that.

Today, Marie-Éve Tremblay, owner and director since 2011, is proud to offer an art gallery that stands out for its style, its approach to clients, and the composition of its artist roster. Le P’tit Bonheur, which employs eight people, is both spacious and intimate: 6,000 sq ft of exhibition space where visitors feel they have dropped in on friends. The small lounges on the first floor and the airier rooms on the second let art lovers discover the works in a hushed atmosphere. “However impressive and inviting it may be, a gallery only finds its substance in what visitors can find there,” explains the gallery owner.
So the gallery makes a point of offering art lovers and collectors a varied, high-quality selection of figurative and semi-figurative works by some forty seasoned artists, painters and sculptors among the most renowned, from across Canada. “Our gallery aims to be an inspiring place where artists enjoy exceptional freedom. This privilege leads them to give their best. Our calling is to be both allies in their artistic achievement and leading partners in the growth of their careers,” says the director.

And we don’t change a winning formula, she adds. Holding openings or public events is out of the question at P’tit Bonheur. That’s not in its DNA. Nor is there a branch elsewhere. All the energy goes into the current gallery, whose location is certainly a major asset.
Like many successful ventures, the P’tit Bonheur story began with a family’s love affair with the world of the arts. It started in 1986, when Jacques Tremblay and Rosanne Duchesne, Marie-Ève’s parents, arrived in the beautiful Charlevoix region. They then took over the art gallery, which had been making its home, with flair, in the Salon rose of the Manoir Richelieu.
In early 1991, Jacques and Rosanne decided to take a new step in their journey as gallery owners: P’tit Bonheur was born. Determined to build the gallery of their dreams, the couple set out to renovate this old, abandoned building. They gave it a major rejuvenation, imagining every detail to create a pleasant place to be. They even added to the decor throughout the various rooms an impressive collection of hundreds of antique glass pieces belonging to the owners, arranged by style.
Marie-Ève Tremblay is proud to say that, thanks to her boldness, creativity, and the extraordinary rapport with her artists, “Galerie d’art Au P’tit Bonheur is now one of the jewels of the Canadian art world, a true cultural destination for art lovers in search of excellence.”

Another important detail to note is that the gallery has taken on the mission, and the means, of making its artists’ talent shine, especially through its website. This online showcase features no fewer than 600 original works, paintings and sculptures, along with more than a hundred limited-edition reproductions. All works shown online are available in the gallery. Regular updates let customers discover new additions there as works come in and as artists are inspired.
The gallery has nearly 30 years of experience shipping artworks. It offers free packaging for purchases to be shipped. Shipping is also free for paintings, sculptures, and reproductions sent to Canada. Finally, since its earliest days in 1986, Au p’tit bonheur has allowed customers to pay for purchases in monthly installments, with no fees or interest. "This business decision, taken in 1986 when such services were rarely advertised or accessible, marked the start of a close and lasting relationship of trust with its customers," says the gallery director.

In their well-earned retirement, Jacques and Rosanne are delighted with what their creation has become. They appreciate that their successors have carried on with the same passion that drove them throughout all the years they worked there.
Au P’tit bonheur
auptitbonheur.com
265, boulevard de Comporté
La Malbaie, Qc G5A 2Y6
418-665-2060

Stay in a building from 1860, a few dozen metres from the fleuve Saint-Laurent in the Vieux-Port de Québec area. The Hôtel Port-Royal offers 76 spacious rooms and suites housed in two connected buildings, each with an inspiring past and history.

All of this is thanks to the passion and ambition of a construction entrepreneur who bought the complex in the early 2000s and turned it into a chic hotel that opened its doors in 2005. Éric-Yves Doyon travels a great deal, loves the hotel business and appreciates tourist attractions. That was all it took for him to turn his passion into reality. The building that houses the suites, including the royal suite across from the hotel, is a former bank. It also houses the offices of his company.

For history buffs, the building that now houses the hotel was originally a warehouse for food products unloaded from ships. More recently, it has housed various businesses, including a gourmet grocery store, the restaurant Quai 19 and the bar l’Inox.
Each room has a distinctive design of its own, inspired by the original geometry of the building. The warmth of wood, the dignity of stone and brick, and the clean lines of contemporary decor create an environment that is a perfect blend of past and present.

In addition to a comfortable Queen or King bed, all rooms and suites include a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen, a dining nook, and a bathroom with shower or bathtub/shower. Several rooms and suites also have a double sofa bed.
General manager of Port-Royal for 15 years, Agnès Marsoin is proud to be associated with this hotel's success and to look after guest comfort and satisfaction. With 30 years of experience in hospitality, in France and Québec, she watches closely over the fortunes of this establishment. It combines a host of advantages for guests looking for quality accommodation in Québec.

She is keen to point out that guests' pets are welcome in first-floor rooms, for a fee. There are no carpets in the rooms and suites. Parking and valet service are offered, there is a fitness room, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.

The general manager also notes that the suites are spacious, luxurious spaces decorated in various styles. They offer features such as a separate bedroom, Italian-style baths and showers, work desks, a kitchenette, and a Murphy bed, along with other details depending on the suite chosen.

 
For its part, the sumptuous 2,200-square-foot Royal Suite is located at place de la FA0, a heritage site in Québec, and occupies the top floor of the massive 19th-century building formerly known as Banque de commerce. It features a luxurious bedroom with a queen-size bed and a large bathroom in marble or granite.

 
The suite offers an experience fit for kings and queens: an unusual private space in this exceptional setting, with a stately living room, a dining room, and access to an impressive 2,000-square-foot terrace with spectacular views of the streets of Vieux-Québec. Breakfast is included.

The Port-Royal employs up to 40 people and welcomes a diverse clientele: maritime professionals, staff in training, businesspeople, cruise passengers, and tourists from all over Québec, Canada and elsewhere in the world.
For dining, the hotel has Louise Taverne & Bar à vin, which serves breakfast and meals throughout the day, with bar service every day. In summer, guests can relax on the terrace and enjoy the unique cuisine of chef Nikolas, which uses only local Québec ingredients. Dishes are made fresh every day, and the menu changes regularly.

In short, for a stay in the magical setting of the Vieux-Port de Québec and its historical atmosphere, Port-Royal is certainly the obvious choice. It is also inclusive of all types of guests.

Hôtel Port-Royal
leportroyal.com
144, rue Saint-Pierre
Québec, QC, G1K 8N8
418 692.2777

It’s impossible to explore Acadie without being tempted to stop by Bouctouche and its unique attractions.

Acadie is at the heart of Antonine Maillet’s work, and in Bouctouche, her hometown in the southeastern part of Acadie, a thematic park is dedicated to the world of La Sagouine, her spirited character. Built around her work, Au Pays de la Sagouine is a culturally vibrant destination where Acadian traditions come alive, and the contagious joy of life is ever-present. Visitors can breathe in the salty air of Bouctouche Bay while strolling along the boardwalk leading to Île-aux-Puces, where magic unfolds in a bustling world of endearing characters, performances, music, and theater from June to September. At sunset, Akadi Lumina lights up the nearby wooded trails with an enchanting 1.5-km nighttime journey celebrating vibrant Acadian culture from May to October.

To the east of Bouctouche, the Irving Eco-Centre, sponsored by the billionaire Irving family from New Brunswick, showcases the Dune de Bouctouche, one of the longest dunes in North America, stretching 12 km across Bouctouche Bay. The dune is home to a fragile ecosystem that provides essential habitat for numerous plant and animal species.

In September, the annual Bouctouche Eco-Festival celebrates the region’s exceptional natural and cultural heritage by highlighting coastal ecosystems and local products, while addressing current environmental issues and providing tools for action.

At the Restaurant La Sagouine, located next to the inn of the same name in the heart of the town, visitors can savor Acadian dishes or renowned seafood specialties. It’s a favorite stop for excursion groups, who often unload their passengers for an afternoon meal. The breakfasts here are especially famous.

By Gaëtan Vaudry

During a 40-day tour of Eastern Quebec and New Brunswick, we visited many places and met numerous people! Some places captured our attention, and one of them was the LaRichardière inn, located in the village municipality of Godbout on the North Shore, with a population of just 262 inhabitants, according to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

I must say from the outset that the place is simply magnificent. And what about our hosts, Claude-Joseph Gosselin and his wonderful dog Body (a Great Dane-Labrador mix), who welcomed us like royalty! We arrived on a Wednesday evening, after a long day's drive. We were greeted in a splendid house dating back to 1928, warm and tastefully decorated. Claude-Joseph, who has traveled extensively himself, has personalized his hosting style. Proudly, he doesn't overdo it. Just enough. And that's what the guests – myself included – appreciate about him.

Four Artists from the Region

I'd like to begin by talking about the history of this nearly centenarian house. Why is it named LaRichardière? To pay tribute to two important figures in the eyes of Claude-Joseph. The first is the noble Richard Testu de la Richardière (1681-1741), a ship's captain and harbor master, and master pilot in the St. Lawrence River and Gulf. And also for Mathieu Richard, a worker who lived in this magnificent residence with his family for over 40 years. The inn features four bedrooms, each named in honor of a regional artist. There's the Gilles Vigneault room (famous poet from Natashquan), the Éric Maillet room (sculptor and blacksmith, Bergeronnais by adoption), the Claude Le Sauteur room (painter, 1926-2007), and finally, the Francine Chicoine room (author from Baie-Comeau). Notably, the bed in the Éric Maillet room was custom-made by the artist himself (see the photo). A truly unique work of art! "I wanted to honor regional artists," the owner proudly states. "I obtained the permissions and have since made it my mission to introduce their talent to many of our guests."

One could almost say that the LaRichardière inn is a mini museum. It houses several works of art, a multitude of books on the region's history, and a passionate host, who kindly introduced me to the work of the painter Claude Le Sauteur. Truly enriching.

A Delight for the Taste Buds

Claude-Joseph, who has lived in Godbout for three decades, manages this inn with passion. Coming from the hotel industry, he takes care of the management, entertainment, cooking, and even housekeeping. Speaking of food, our host knows his stuff! For breakfast, he starts us off with orange juice, followed by a magnificent bowl of fresh fruit, which is a delight for the taste buds. We finish with excellent French toast, served with homemade raspberry jam and, of course, delicious local maple syrup. What more could one ask for?

I can only say bravo and thank you to Claude-Joseph for these memorable 24 hours. I would have gladly accepted a longer stay, to discover more about this charming little seaside region and to play with

Looking for a new project and wide-open spaces, Dany Torchy, an event promoter from the Québec region, learned in 2020 that a rather unusual castle was for sale in Escuminac's Pointe-à-la-Garde sector, in Gaspésie.

 
Jean Roussy, the castle's designer and creator, had devoted nearly 40 years of his life to it, about 30 of them spent building it, and had announced his intention to sell at the beginning of 2020. As fate would have it, he died a few months later from a long illness, leaving his life partner and several family members in mourning. His estate therefore decided to put the Château Bahia property up for sale.

 Jean Roussy, creator of Château Bahia, died in 2020.

During a first visit in October 2020, Dany Torchy, who was then living on Île d'Orléans, fell in love with the place. He convinced his friend, Mickaël Retailleau, a Montréal-area expert in car and motorcycle interior design, to join the venture. "When we saw the castle, we immediately saw its potential," he said. In the end, they convinced the family to sell them the castle and another residence built on the 170-acre property, at the end of a 600-metre road deep in the forest. The family was looking for kind-hearted people who would continue the founder's work.

Château Bahia was built over 16 summers without a precise plan, as its creator admitted in a 2020 Radio-Canada interview shortly before his death. He had converted the roadside house into a youth hostel, where he welcomed young travellers, offering them accommodation in exchange for help with construction.

 
"At first, I decided what we would do," Jean Roussy recalled. "Then, after a while, it was the castle that told me what was missing or what needed to be added."

Dany Torchy and Michaël Retailleau believe they will be able to play the role of finishers, while continuing the mission the founder of the inn set for himself. The owners also plan to name a tower in honour of Jean Roussy, who spent 7 long years juggling the idea alone, suppressing the rational voice that would have told him, "It's impossible."

Since 2021, the new owners have had to face the COVID pandemic, like everyone else. This has delayed planned work in certain sections of the castle, which blends styles from medieval to baroque. The interiors of both buildings are also filled with images of castles from around the world that Jean Roussy had visited. The partners also want to carry out work to bring the castle's interior up to date. They hope to eventually decorate the castle's facade with flags.

 
Currently, visitors stay in the small castle (the five-storey tower just behind the main building) and in a few rooms in the main building, for a total of 10 rooms. Seven have private bathrooms, while three share a common bathroom. You're guaranteed a peaceful, comfortable stay. This isn't the "castle life" often compared to the luxury of certain hotels, but the welcome is warm, not to mention the view from the top of the tower over the surrounding area and Baie des Chaleurs.

While they are well aware that maintaining the property is a substantial task, the scale of the challenge is far from frightening the newcomers. The trio's dream is now to make the place accessible year-round and share it with Gaspésiens. They are also counting on a website redesign and new promotional campaigns in the region and beyond.

The partners are fully committed and also aim to make the Château Bahia inn a genuine cultural hub, featuring the work of Québec artisans and organizing performances. A big top tent set up in the back courtyard has been hosting evening shows with musicians and other performers since 2022, particularly in June, July and August.

 
They also hope to revive the ballroom as a dining room for meals prepared by their chef, in a "surprise" format, with limited but original menus.

In 2021, the mayor of Escuminac welcomed the arrival of these new entrepreneurs, calling it excellent news for the municipality of about 521 people, since the activities of Château Bahia will contribute to the area's vitality. He noted that the Château Bahia inn is now the municipality's only hotel accommodation.

Finally, it's worth noting that the castle's name was chosen in honour of a Véronique Sanson song, and the new owners decided to keep it.

Auberge du Château Bahia
chateaubahia.com
152, boulevard Perron
Pointe-à-la-Garde (Escuminac), Qc
(418) 330-1991

A stay in the Îles de la Madeleine is more than an exotic stopover in the middle of the Golfe Saint-Laurent. All local players are redoubling their efforts so that visitors, whether first-timers or repeat guests, fully enjoy their stay.

That's partly what drives the owners of Petit hôtel de la Montagne in Bassin, at the heart of the île du Havre-Aubert. Vincent and Jan-Nicolas fell in love with the islands from their first visit. "We landed in the Îles in 2016, and our hearts never truly left," they say. "Through travel, books and museums, we draw inspiration to create accommodations that blend contemporary design, refinement and maritime life." Since their arrival, they've acquired two other properties that offer accommodation before opening the Petit hôtel.

 Owners Vincent and Jan-Nicolas

Set in a former general store, Petit hôtel de la Montagne offers four very comfortable rooms, each with a private bathroom. Groups wanting to enjoy the space fully can also book it exclusively.

Access to the building and to each room is self-service, using individual code locks. The common areas are superb. On the ground floor, there is a café, a shop and art gallery, a laundry room and a large terrace. Upstairs, guests have an open kitchen, a library lounge and a dining room, creating an ideal space for remote work during the day.

 

Petit hôtel de la Montagne has a terrace and offers free Wi-Fi throughout its premises, as well as private parking.

The rooms were designed to offer a high level of comfort and refinement. Radiant floors, individual heating and air-conditioning controls, and high-end bedding are a few of the details that will make your stay exceptional.

The second floor of the building has a common area exclusive to guests of the four rooms. This shared space houses a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, a living room, and a dining room. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy an aperitif, and meet people!

For young families, they offer family rooms with two beds, and also provide a travel cot, a booster seat, and children's dishes.



A project that spawns others

The owners of Petit hôtel de la Montagne had completed two earlier lodging projects before the Petit hôtel: Les Rochers, a one-of-a-kind house designed by an architect, and la Blanche de l'Ouest, a large house typical of the Îles, fully renovated.

They also partnered with other owners of similar lodgings to create Collection Maison Mer : a hotel-quality offering in the comfort of a private home. It offers a selection of rental houses and hotels on the Îles, where the comfort of a home meets the elegance of hotel services.

  

It's also worth noting the shop and gallery on the ground floor, Maison Papier. Maude Jomphe, a photographer and graphic designer, is behind the project. Visitors will find art prints by local artists, as well as frames and selected objects made by artisans from the Îles. You can also sit down there to enjoy a coffee.

Petit hôtel de la Montagne
petithoteldelamontagne.com
2979, ch. de la Montagne
Bassin
Îles de la Madeleine (Québec) G4T 0A4
438 816-9977

When Mathieu Guimond was developing his vision for a unique and distinctive lodging site in Gaspésie during the pandemic, he was struck by a spark of motivation that drove him to search for the perfect location.

It was upon seeing this expansive plot of land overlooking Gaspé Bay, perched atop the cliffs somewhere between Percé and Gaspé, that he decided this would be the place to bring his vision to life. It took him four months to negotiate with the Ontario-based owner. He even acquired adjacent plots and another strip on the mountain for future projects.

In 2020, he began work to prepare the vacant site, draft occupancy plans, design various chalet styles, develop the construction and interior design concepts, and coordinate with contractors to start building.

 
He planned underground electrical installations for each chalet, a potable water supply, and septic systems, ensuring that no unsightly elements would detract from the setting. The result is almost like a small independent village.

   
Chalets Nautika were built to offer an unforgettable Gaspésie experience. Stay in style and comfort while maintaining a connection with the natural beauty of a region full of attractions. You can even visit to enjoy the joys of Gaspésie’s winter. In addition to cozy, inviting accommodations, you'll be near places to enjoy unique activities like fat biking on the beach and in the forest, skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, skating, Nordic spas, and more.

The chalets feature a modern, minimalist design while being warm and welcoming. They are equipped with everything necessary for modern life. Mathieu has gone above and beyond to ensure travelers feel entirely at ease. The mattresses are superior to anything else on the market, he emphasizes. "All you need to bring are your clothes, toiletries, and food—everything else is already there," he says.

 
Nautika offers a form of “glamping”—a blend of glamour and camping. This eco-friendly lodging immerses you in nature while providing the luxury and amenities of a hotel room. Here, it’s upscale “ready-to-camp.”

From the moment you step in, the light-filled space with its large windows invites nature inside. Throughout the seasons—under the sun, the stars, or with the sunrise on the point—Chalets Nautika provide a serene oasis. This scenic location offers panoramic views and top-tier comfort in Gaspésie.

 
Currently, the site features 20 chalets: 2 double units in the front, 5 double units in the rear, and 13 regular two-bed units scattered throughout. Plans are underway to add two more rear units and seven on a neighboring lot by 2023–2024. The site operates year-round. Chalet access is via a code for a key box mounted outside.

The site offers abundant entertainment options, including children’s games, hiking trails, cross-country ski tracks, birdwatching, volleyball, badminton, pétanque courts, campfire wood, and an on-site laundry facility. A semi-private beach is just 1 km away.

Chalets Nautika are just 15 minutes from Gaspé and 30 minutes from Forillon National Park and Percé, making it an ideal base to enjoy nearby tourist attractions.

Reservations can be made online through the Nautika website or other platforms like Airbnb.

One thing is certain: Mathieu Guimond (pictured) has plenty more ideas and projects in mind for this site and the surrounding area. Stay tuned to see what he has planned next.

Chalets Nautika Gaspésie
chaletsnautikagaspesie.ca
1961, Boul. Douglas
Gaspé, QC G4X 2W9
1 (866) 467-0801

Miscou Island, in the Acadian Peninsula, is exceptionally beautiful. No wonder Michèle Garceau and her family chose to make it their home more than 10 years ago. She had found her partner there some fifteen years earlier. Today, she runs what became her project as early as 2012, though it took time to come to fruition for various reasons, including the tragic death of her partner and, of course, the COVID pandemic. 

Notably, this anthropology graduate, who has worked for over 25 years in Québec in television and film production, among other fields, covering social, cultural, anthropological, human, and many other interests, has since added another string to her professional bow: lobster boat captain since 2016. She remains one of the few women in the Maritimes to practise this trade, which was in fact the subject of a documentary (*) in recent years.

Once the fishing season ends in June, her project at La vieille école de Miscou takes over for the summer season, running through October.

La vieille école de Miscou, which she owns, is now part of the socio-economic, tourism and cultural landscape of the island and indeed the entire region. "I bought the school thinking I wanted to do something creative," she explains. Life's twists and turns delayed things somewhat, but over the past three years, the project has finally taken shape and become a reality.
 

The building, built in the 1950s, has two floors and aims to be a multipurpose space based on Michèle Garceau's concept of a house for travellers, artists and locals. Extensive renovation, improvement and redevelopment work has been carried out over the past 10 years. The upper floor has eight well-appointed rooms with bathrooms, each accommodating 2 to 5 people, for a total of 32 people. There is also a coffee corner and an equipped kitchen for meals served in the dining room. Downstairs, a large community room will host gatherings, performances, conferences or receptions starting in summer 2024.
 

At the back, on the spacious grounds surrounded by trees and greenery, covered structures have been set up to host family activities, yoga classes, or other gatherings. Smaller ones can be used for sheltered picnics, while two others house a spa, accessible to guests staying in the rooms. The courtyard can host all kinds of outdoor activities, tailored to the seasons.

In August, around National Acadian Day, they hold the popular Festival du thon, featuring games, music, food, entertainment, contests, tastings, a family celebration, and more.

Michèle Garceau notes that for the past three years, the venue has hosted private events throughout spring and autumn, both before and after the tourist season. These events occupy the space entirely or in part, for a few days or even whole weeks. The venue is a favourite with event organizers seeking a calm, well-organized, welcoming, and versatile location. The administrators and members of Caraquet's LGBT organization Acadie Love even held an orientation meeting there last autumn. Before closing for winter, a large Halloween party for the local and regional community was held there in 2023. We can bet it will return in the coming years.


Public access to the rooms and restaurant is mainly from around June 19 to October 15. "Actually, once the bog has lost its fiery red," recalls Michèle Garceau. "Toward late September and early October, it's practically a ritual, with everyone coming to Miscou to see this annual spectacle." 

During the season, you can enjoy the seasonal licensed café/restaurant. In addition to the café corner, which serves coffees, smoothies, croissants, chocolatines and muffins, traditional breakfasts and lunch are also available. They also serve lattes and iced lattes, homemade fish cakes, filled paninis, and even a homemade Caesar salad and lobster roll. Whether you're staying a few days or just stopping by on a visit to the historic 23-metre lighthouse at the island's tip, you'll be welcome, says Michèle Garceau.

  

La vieille école is proud to contribute to Miscou Island's economic and tourism growth, employing 8 to 10 people from June to September.

La vieille école de Miscou
facebook.com/LavieilleecoledeMiscou
506.344.0190
10577, New Brunswick 113
Miscou, NB E8T 1Z6

(*) Femmes capitaines, 2022, tou.tv. Available online for free. ici.tou.tv/femmes-capitaines

By Gaëtan Vaudry

When you visit Chicoutimi, especially on the famous Racine Street, you can't miss the equally renowned Bistro D. Owned by businessman David Rousseau, this establishment aims to blend French, Italian, and Asian influences, delighting a loyal clientele with delicious traditional dishes made with the finest local and seasonal ingredients.

Bistro D has been a shining star in downtown Chicoutimi for several years, and its little sisters, the Sandwicherie and the Salaison du Bistro D, are no less impressive. The pride of its owner and founder, the Salaison du Bistro D offers superior quality charcuteries: "Each piece of meat is hand-prepared, artisanally," emphasizes David Rousseau. "We subtly add spices and herbs, creating a feast for the senses." The Salaison du Bistro D boasts a variety of excellent products, including dry sausages, lonzu, salami, chaudin, coppa, bresaola, ventrèche, and many more.

In the high season, many French tourists make a detour to the Salaison du Bistro D. A Parisian customer recently stated: "I must declare my love: for 2 years in Quebec, I've been searching for a sausage reminiscent of those I had in France. I just found it in my local grocery, and it's a delight. Oh, how I missed it!" Such comments proudly flood the social media pages of Monsieur D's charcuteries, available at various points of sale in Quebec. Monsieur D's charcuteries were even semi-finalists at the 2023 Agri-Food Grand Prix Gala, in the Maxi and Provigo Public's Choice Award category. Quite an achievement!

Where David and his team truly stand out is in their precious partnerships with artisans from Saguenay. For instance, they created a sausage with beer and pork from the Villoise Farm in Saint-Gédéon, and sausages with Beemer Vodka, in collaboration with Morille Québec, offered by the Beemer Distillery in Roberval.

If you try a dish at Bistro D, a friendly staff member will be able to suggest a variety of privately imported wines, carefully selected to enhance the flavors of your plate.

Bistro D / The Sandwicherie / The Salaison du Bistro D
381, Racine Street East, Chicoutimi
418 973-4668
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