Farmland and Local Flavors
Located between Thurso and Plaisance, the Canton de Lochaber an agricultural community that combines a high quality of life, rural expertise, and local products. The landscape, dotted with fields and family farms, invites visitors to slow down and discover locally grown produce, rooted in respect for traditions and the land.
Several producers open their doors and offer products directly from the farm—perfect for filling your plate with local flavors. At the Bergerie Bouwman Érablière, sheep farming goes hand in hand with delicious maple products. Over at Brylee Farm, you can also explore their grass-fed beef operation at the sandwich shop, open on Saturdays from May through October—ideal for a gourmet break in a rustic setting. The St. Lap Farm is the perfect way to round out this getaway, with its farm stand and, during sugar season, maple-themed meals served on-site or to go.
You can also discover the region through its artisanal crafts, particularly with Denise Fournier, a ceramic artist renowned for creations inspired by the material and the act of making. For a break along the way, the Canton de Lochaber rest stop Canton de Lochaber a pleasant stopover, with facilities designed with cyclists and travelers in mind.
Canton de Lochaber thus reveals Canton de Lochaber as an authentic gourmet hike where you take the time to meet the people who shape the landscape, in tune with the changing seasons.