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In Manicouagan, fish and seafood are obviously the culinary specialties
of the region, but on top of these you can also taste uncommon products
or products that are rarely seen on
the menu, such as sea urchin, just to name one. Game from the regional
forests is also part
of the feast, and the chefrestaurateurs of Le Québec maritime never
stop recreating a gastronomy that is inspired by all the local resources.
Thus, the Aboriginal contribution
greatly diversifies dishes that are always evolving. Finally, with over
fifty restaurants on
its territory, do not be surprised to find international cuisine according
to the taste of
the day.
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Catering North Coast
Poissonnerie
For the people who live in Côte-Nord, early spring marks the time to celebrate among family and friends with the various fresh fish and seafood that can be found again in fish markets. As of that moment, everyone heads out to the market to sample the first seafood of the season. During this time of the year, you will find in almost every Manicouagan home a large pot of boiling saltwater in which to cook these delicacies.
Regional fish markets make sure that freshly caught products are available daily. Early in the morning, the boats head out to sea, returning to the wharf with their precious cargo at the stroke of noon. In the early afternoon, their catches are sent to the processing plant and then to the fish markets and various points of sale in the region. Shrimp is usually cooked aboard the ships in order to sell it directly on the wharf when the boats arrive. Each sea product appears on the market at a specific time. A specialized packing service on ice allows you to bring back a taste of Côte-Nord to share with your family and friends back home. Freshly prepared healthy dishes are also offered on site, so you can enjoy meals fit for a king during your picnics by the sea.
Fish markets in grocery stores offer commercial fish products throughout the year, whereas regional fish markets are generally open from March to October. As soon as spring arrives, a certain excitement can be felt in the air as people look forward to the beginning of the season and start planning the delicious dishes they will make with the fresh seafood delicacies that will soon be available. Follow their lead and savour the tastes of the sea!
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Fine Dining, North Shore Style
With a rocky, forested coastline stretching for hundreds of kilometres,
the region is a cornucopia of foodstuffs gathered in the woods or caught
in the sea. Innu (formerly Montagnais) culture adds an exotic touch to
traditional Québécois dishes. Local specialities are incorporating
a greater range of products, including cranberries and lamb. Long-standing
North Shore favourites such as cod, crab and shrimp are making way for
coral scallops, sea urchins, Stimpson's surfclams and whelk. Small wild
berries common to the area, like Northern cranberries and cloudberries,
are enhancing many a new culinary masterpiece.
The friendly, relaxed atmosphere of Manicouagan inns and restaurants
will make you feel right at home. Savour a delightful meal and experience
life as it was on the North Shore in the good old days.
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Aliments du terroir
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Agrifood circuit – Goûtez la route des Baleine
The regional cuisine of Côte-Nord is now featured under the theme Goûtez la Route des Baleines (taste the Whale Route) with the help of a logo of a whale in a chef’s hat. Establishments that display this logo offer typical Côte-Nord products on their menus. You can also purchase a copy of the Goûtez la Route des Baleines cookbook (in French) and enjoy the succulent flavours of Manicouagan whenever you want. The cookbook features typical recipes from the towns and villages of the region, from Tadoussac all the way to Blanc-Sablon.
Order a copy for $5 by calling 1-888-463-5319.
Regional Delights
Discover the delicious flavours of Manicouagan sat bed and breakfasts, inns and restaurants where you can savour the Whale Route; through the activities of trappers and Aboriginal people; and more specifically by tasting local wild berries, such as northern cranberries, cloudberries and blueberries as well as fine chocolates, maple products and forest game. In Manicouagan, fish and seafood are obviously the culinary specialties of the region, including some unusual delicacies such as sea urchins and Stimpson’s surf clams.
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