Roadtrip in Quebec: Montérégie - discover local businesses

Are you starting to plan your summer vacation, but not sure what to do due to the health measures in place? Why not take the opportunity to discover Quebec and local businesses? Here are some suggestions of businesses located in Montérégie that you can visit.

At the Gîte des Oies – Roxton Falls

Au Gîte des Oies is a nearly 40-acre estate located in Roxton Falls. On site, you can live the ultimate farm experience in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature. It is the perfect place to relax, walk and recharge your batteries. The land has many trails, a garden, lakes and a blueberry field.

In addition to tasting products that come 100% from farm geese, such as rillettes and goose terrine, it is also possible to sleep on site. Au Gîte des Oies offers the possibility of renting two comfortable rooms with a rustic character. This project was born from a dream that the owners had and it is definitely a place to discover.

Velvet Couture – Boucherville

Nature walks appeal to you a little less, but is it more fashion that stimulates you? Why don't you take a trip to theVelvet Couture workshop? Make an appointment for free and enjoy a styling session with the company's designers: Lio Taniyama and Jacinthe Comtois. These two designers passionate about fashion have come together to offer unique clothes made here.

It is important to them that the design and manufacture of their clothes are based on sustainable practices and that is why they offer timeless clothes that make you feel beautiful, while making sure to reduce their ecological footprint as much as possible.

The Connected Fairy – Greenfield Park

It is in her sunny studio with a view of her garden that Johanne Dubeau uses her nimble fingers. She prints her own fabrics in addition to incorporating embroidery to create original decorative elements. By harmonizing several mediums and working techniques, she is able to create textile prints with unique designs which she then uses to make decorative items such as cushions.

By appointment , you can go to his workshop to get his unique decorative cushions or take advantage of the personalization service to get the perfect item for your decor.

Newland Cafe – Greenfield Park

For lovers of caffeinated beverages, you must make a stop in this café. This micro-roaster specializing in espresso blends will satisfy the finest palates thanks to its blend of beans.

On site, you can buy their blends of roasted coffees, derivative products in addition to tasting a coffee freshly prepared by the baristas on site. By the way, if you come by on a hot day, take the opportunity to try their delicious Cold Brew infused for 14 hours served on ice, lemonade or a kombucha!

Signed Local – Brossard

If you are in Montérégie, you must stop at the very first Signé Local store located in Quartier DIX30. At this location, you can discover hundreds of products made in Quebec, ranging from furniture for your bedroom to toothpaste made here. The advisors on site know the products like the back of their hand and will be able to suggest the best products to offer as a gift or to yourself. Believe me, it's worth the detour. This is the largest local product store in Canada!

Discover other Roadtrips across Quebec to discover local businesses : Bas Saint-Laurent , Thetford Mines

For more ideas for stops or to discover other businesses from here or elsewhere in Quebec, consult the list of Signé Local members, as well as their location right here .

Have a nice summer and be careful on the roads of Quebec!

Reviewed by MF Editorial