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Where to Eat on a Snowmobile Trip in Eastern Québec
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Where to Eat on a Snowmobile Trip in Eastern Québec

After a long day on the snowmobile trails in our regions, you’ll want to stop and relax while enjoying a good meal. Whether you prefer grilled meat or seafood dishes, you’ll find many mouth-watering options in our regions! Here are a few restaurants you’ll want to add to your itinerary.

BAS-SAINT-LAURENT

Boréal Univers Gourmand

Rivière-du-Loup
How to get there: via trail #526

This brand-new restaurant in Hôtel Universel will introduce you to a myriad local and regional taste sensations! The vast selection of dishes offers something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of beer and chicken wings or a foodie wanting to enjoy a tartare with a bottle of imported wine. Immerse yourself in the universe of this restaurant featuring a central bar and semi-open kitchen.

Auberge du Chemin Faisant

Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #85

The dining room at Auberge du Chemin Faisant offers fine regional cuisine influenced by international gastronomic trends: enjoy a three- or seven-course meal, depending on the evening. A lunch menu is also available during the week. A culinary adventure featuring fresh, local ingredients awaits you here!

Microbrasserie Madawaska

Dégelis
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #85

Located in Hôtel 1212, the Microbrasserie Madawaska brewpub showcases local ingredients in a menu inspired by the seasons of Québec. Classics include ribs, grilled meats and seafood. Complement your meal with a beer brewed on site!

La Brigade 225

Rimouski
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and a local trail

In a warm atmosphere in Hôtel Rimouski, enjoy fine cuisine featuring regional ingredients. Complement your grilled meat or seafood dish with a selection from the well-stocked wine cellar.

Domaine Valga

Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski
How to get there: via trail #579

In a charming log inn in the middle of a forest, enjoy typical Québécois fare: stew, sea-pie, maple salmon, beef bourguignon and many other homemade dishes. Reservations are required.

For more ideas of where to eat in this region, visit the Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent website.

GASPÉSIE

Le Gaspésiana

Sainte-Flavie
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and trail #578

Located in Le Gaspésiana, the Au Goût du Large restaurant is a spot you won’t want to miss in Sainte-Flavie, at the gateway to the region of Gaspésie. Enjoy a seafood dish or a tasty piece of meat prepared just the way you like it as you soak up a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence Estuary. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (depending on the day).

Cargo

Matane
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and local trails

In a relaxed and industrial atmosphere in Riôtel Matane, savour grilled meat, local fish or seafood dishes or delicious pasta or pizza as you enjoy a stunning view of the St. Lawrence.

La Planche

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and a local trail

The specialty of this wine bistro located in Hôtel & Cie is premium beef grilled to perfection! The menu also offers appetizer boards as well as simple dishes inspired by the great French brasseries and made with local ingredients. Try the rainbow trout or the seafood and chorizo risotto!

Resto Bayou

New Richmond
How to get there: at the intersection of Trans-Québec trail #5 and trail #595

Enjoy the warm atmosphere in this restaurant in Hôtel Le Francis, which features a fireplace and a view of the Petite Cascapédia River. Burgers, fish, pasta, salads and meat dishes of all kinds are on the menu. Select a wine to accompany your meal from the 1000 bottles in the wine cellar!

Pub Bayou

New Richmond
How to get there: at the intersection of Trans-Québec trail #5 and trail #595

The pub in Hôtel Le Francis offers the same menu as the restaurant in a more casual and festive atmosphere. Watch your favourite sporting events on a giant screen as you enjoy your meal.

Pub St-Joseph

Carleton-sur-Mer
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and a local trail

Seafood pasta, grilled meat, pizza and draft beer await you in this restaurant in Hostellerie Baie Bleue where you can also enjoy the trendy atmosphere, sporting events on giant screens and a warm welcome!

Auberge La Coulée Douce

Causapscal
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5

This restaurant in the Matapédia Valley showcases regional cuisine. Fish lovers will want to try the Atlantic salmon, which is the restaurant’s specialty. The menu also features filet mignon, pasta, seafood, homemade soup and more.

Auberge Beauséjour

Amqui
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and a local trail

Savour salmon, cod, duck magret or rack of pork in this century-old house. Each dish features flavours from the Gaspésie region. As an aperitif, try the Matapédia kir!

L’Ambassadeur restaurant

Amqui
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and a local trail to the parking lot

The restaurant in Auberge L’Ambassadeur offers a varied menu that is sure to please every palate. Carnivores will especially appreciate the cowboy steak and the pepper steak. The menu also includes a wine list featuring privately imported wines.

Pastali

Amqui
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #5 and a local trail to the parking lot

This restaurant in Sélectôtel Amqui offers family dining, which you can enjoy à la carte or buffet style (on the weekend). If you’re the type of person who has a hard time deciding what to order, you’ll love their combo options!

For more ideas of where to eat in this region, visit the Tourisme Gaspésie website.

CÔTE-NORD

Ferme 5 Étoiles holiday resort

Sacré-Coeur
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #93 (accessible via Trans-Québec trail #3)

This holiday resort offers delicious evening dinners upon reservation. The three-course table d’hôte menu includes regional dishes, local meats and other local ingredients. This is a great place to discover the culinary traditions of Québec!

Bistro Henri

Les Bergeronnes
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #3 and a local trail

In the kitchen of this brand-new bistro in Auberge La Rosepierre, local chef Marie-Noël Tremblay creates delicious dishes that pay tribute to the flavours of Côte-Nord. Everything is made in house and there’s something for everyone: meat dishes, fish and seafood, not to mention original cocktails!

Bistro La Marée Haute

Baie-Comeau
How to get there: via Trans-Québec trail #3

At the restaurant in Hôtel Le Manoir, discover bistronomy, one of the greatest foodie trends in France! Although the restaurant specializes in tapas and tartare, the table d’hôte menu also includes mouth-watering meat and poultry dishes.

For more ideas of where to eat in this region, visit the Tourisme Côte-Nord website.

Has this list made you hungry? Are there any other restaurants in our regions that you’d recommend? Share your favourites in the comments below!

Author Anne-Josée Pineau

Born in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Anne-Josée Pineau loves this region and is delighted to introduce others to it. Never far from the sea, she’s fascinated by lighthouses and could live on seafood alone! On this blog, she likes to write about our regions’ unusual attractions, make your mouth water by describing local delicacies, and pique your interest by revealing some of the hidden beauty found in Québec by the Sea. In other words, she wants to provide you with lots of ideas for an unforgettable vacation!

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