Whether you’re buying a hostess gift, exchanging presents with your office colleagues or pampering a loved one, offering something local is always a special treat. We’ve selected 12 delicious gifts that are simply irresistible!
Chocolats Vanden Eynden
You can’t go wrong with chocolates! And Vanden Eynden’s are particularly good. We love the selections showcasing the flavours of the region, as well as the seasonally-themed confections created by this talented chocolatier.
Offer the Coffret découverte.
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey
Did you know that the monks who live in this Benedictine monastery are renowned for their artisanal products? The boutique sells their cheeses, apple butters, fruit compotes, and several types of cider. By the way, profits go towards maintaining the buildings and the monastic lifestyle of the brothers.
Buy the Kir abbatial (a light cider cocktail).
Canton Brasse
©Canton Brasse
The craze for microbrewery beer is as strong as ever and for a very good reason: Quebec makes great beer! Canton Brasse in Orford offers takeaway packs of “hoppy” beers with cute names.
Buy a four-pack of beer.
Apiculteur miellé
This apiary, situated in the region of Memphremagog, makes delectable honeys from the bees that pollinate the local plants, such as sweet and white clovers, centaury and linden. The flavours are unique—truly a sweet gift (in both senses of the word!) to put in your favourite foodie’s Christmas stocking!
Buy them a spring, summer or fall creamed honey.
Le Cep d’Argent Winery
The classic celebratory drink for a special occasion—a bottle of bubby! One of the bestselling products from local winery Le Cep d’Argent is its sparkling wine, produced by the traditional champagne method that originated in the Champagne region of France. At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, uncork a bottle of “festive cheer” to herald the start of the coming year!
Buy a bottle (or two!) of Sélection blanc de blancs sparkling wine.
Bleu Lavande
This is the time of year when folks love to warm up with a hot drink, so why not slip a couple of herbal teas under the tree? The ones made by Bleu Lavande are infused with lavender—said to promote a feeling of relaxation.
Buy lavender-blueberry rooibos herbal tea.
Fromagerie La Station
How about gifting a person some cheeses? That might seem unusual, but not everyone has a sweet tooth! Receiving a selection of savoury treats such as Fermier, Raclette de Compton or Comtomme is, for some people, a welcome alternative to sugary products. Fromagerie La Station also sells crackers, fine olives, and virgin olive oil—the perfect accompaniments to La Station’s prize-winning, organic cheeses.
Cherry River
©Cherry River
Cherry River in downtown Magog is one of the new generations of distillers. Housed in a former church, it makes a wide range of refined spirits—gins, rums, vodkas, whisky, tequila and liqueurs. At the boutique, you’ll find a great selection of alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) drinks to stock up on your bar at home.
Buy Cherry River coffee liqueur.
Confitures Jérémie Postel
©Confitures Jérémie Postel
These little jars are filled with aromatic honey, flavoured with extracts from our boreal forests. Jérémie Postel adds natural elements to his artisanal products such as balsam fir and northern berries (cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.) What could be more appropriate for the Christmas season than those aromatic ingredients?
Buy the raspberry, cranberry and fir jam.
Hubert Saint-Jean
©Hubert Saint-Jean
Many people cannot start their day without a strong “cuppa Joe”! If you know someone like that and are familiar with the format of coffee they prefer (espresso? beans? filter coffee? French pressed coffee?), you’ll find all those and more, among the high-quality brews at this local roastery.
Buy a box of mixed coffee blends.
La Memphré
Canned beer is great, but bottled beer has the edge when it comes to sophistication! La Memphré offers some fine brews sold in bottles—a more elegant touch if you’re giving beer as a gift. Some of the products from this microbrewery are named after local landmarks: La Orford, La Pointe Merry, La Katevale, etc.
Buy a bottle of La Ralph Merry.
PAL+ Experiences
Offer someone the opportunity to take a break from cooking chores by eating out at a restaurant—the best gift of all! The PAL+ gift card entitles the holder to dine at any one of our establishments: OMG Resto, Kóz bistro, Bistro 4 Saisons, the Burger Pub and even LeCornet, our popular ice cream bar! The card also works for both hotels.
