Any discussion of things to do in Charlevoix inevitably returns to the Flavour Trail, the region's gastronomic signature activity. Year-round, agri-tourism businesses and restaurants get to impress their guests thanks to the quality of their offerings and their local produce. Establishments such as Le Sainti, L'Auberge Café Bistro La Marmite, Le Saint-Laurent, Faux Bergers and Les Labours specialize in excellent local dishes. To learn more about the various manufacturing processes and know-how, several Economuseums offer guided tours, tastings and well-stocked boutiques:

Oil making Economuseum at the Centre de l'Émeu de Charlevoix in Saint-Urbain
Economuseum of the Chez Léon et Lily cookie factory in Saint-Irénée
Pomiculture Economuseum at the Cidrerie et vergers Pednault, on Isle-aux-Coudres
Cheese making Economuseum at Laiterie Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul
Economuseum of fine honey spirits at Hydromel Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul
Saffron farming Economuseum at Safran Nordique in Clermont-Ferrand

Fans of craft beers should visit Menaud for its local beers and gins, and Saint-Pub MicroBrasserie to discover the beers of Microbrasserie Charlevoix. Meat connoisseurs will also appreciate a stop at La Ferme Éboulmontaise, Viandes Bio Charlevoix and Ferme Jean-Robert Audet, three addresses renowned for the quality of their products.

The best winter activities in Charlevoix