Excursion Fjord culinary adventure tour at Saguenay

Stimulate all your senses on this immersive exploration of the culinary and cultural heritage of the Saguenay region. The pleasures begin with a drive across the Cap-Ouest landscape to reach the Auberge Des Batture and a warm welcome at the property’s outdoor belvedere. Sip your choice of signature beverage on arrival  – either a piney, honey-tinged Labrador tea or a refreshingly tart/sweet haskap juice – and drink in breathtaking fjord views. It’s the perfect intro to a presentation on the history and cultural significance of the Saguenay Fjord and its wealth of environmental riches. An interactive session helps you learn to identify local flora, such as Labrador tea leaves (a form of Rhododendron), edible flowers, young fir shoots, and the locally famous wild blueberries.

A unique countryside culinary experience follows as you dine cocktail-style on a curated tasting selection of boreal bites with traditional live music played in the background. This seasonal fare perfectly reflects the character of this unspoiled Quebec forest region, showcasing the culinary history of Saguenay's terroir and the edible products that flourish here. From comforting recipes carried forward through generations to emerging new culinary trends, the chef will introduce you to Nordic berries, forest herbs and mushrooms, and flavors gathered from the fjord’s depths and the pastures of surrounding farms.

The session concludes with a small regional market featuring forest-inspired products. Browse and purchase loose items or custom baskets filled with regional treats like Labrador tea, haskap and blueberry jams, freeze-dried berries, and medicinal essential oils. And view a chef-led culinary demonstration of a featured delicacy, perhaps haskap tapenade or a maple syrup reduction, with samples to enjoy.

During the half-hour drive back to port, feel your taste buds fully awakened – and your imagination fully charmed.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: 5-course cocktail-style lunch at an auberge with breathtaking fjord views, gastronomic history & terroir presentation, live musical performance, culinary demonstrations

Note

Please Note: This easy excursion requires very little walking, mostly around the auberge’s covered belvedere and interior spaces. The activity is not suitable for guests who utlize a wheelchair, guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach without assistance. The 5-course cocktail-style boreal tasting menu varies by season. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The order of sights and activities may vary.