The craze for local products has never been stronger than this year, and that's a good thing!
As summer progresses, so do the harvests and, with them, the abundance of local produce. It's the perfect time to discover the region in a whole new way, savouring local produce and discovering farms, local boutiques and other sources of gourmet delights. With 52 possible stops on the Promenade Gourmande en Petite Nation, from Val-des-Bois to Boileau, via Montebello, you're sure to find an outing that will delight your taste buds!
Meet the producers
Despite the various health and safety regulations, it's still possible to visit a number of businesses. Whether you're looking to stock up for a picnic or barbecue, or to take your family on a discovery activity, there's something for everyone in Petite Nation! Whether you're looking for fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, meats, processed products or even cut flowers, there's a farm stand to suit your needs! You can find the complete list on the Petite Nation tourist site https://www.petitenationoutaouais.com/. Be sure to check opening days and hours before coming directly to the farm!
If you want to meet several producers at once, a visit to a public market is an interesting option. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until mid-October, the Coopérative Place du Marché in Ripon will introduce you to more than a dozen. On Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Papineauville's brand-new public market at Henri-Bourassa Park is the place to discover and stock up on local produce.
