Charcuterie and cheeses from Charlevoix: our local boards at Carrera Café

April 29, 2026Carrera Café

Local products  ·  Charlevoix & Quebec

Charcuterie and cheeses from Charlevoix: our boards at Carrera Café

Charlevoix produces some of Canada's best artisanal products. Our boards are built around these regional treasures: organic charcuterie, aged cheeses, artisanal bread from Boulangerie Borderon et Fils. An ode to Quebec terroir in the heart of Petit-Champlain.

CategoryLocal products Reading5 min OriginCharlevoix, QC PlacePetit-Champlain

Charlevoix

One region, an exceptional terroir

Less than two hours from Quebec City, Charlevoix is one of Canada's most remarkable gourmet regions.

The Charlevoix region benefits from a unique microclimate: the marine air of the Saint Lawrence, harsh winters, short and intense summers. These conditions give animals slow development that concentrates flavors. Animals are raised with more space and a more natural diet.

This terroir has attracted passionate artisans: cheesemakers, charcutiers, breeders. Charlevoix has become the cradle of authentic Quebec gastronomy, far from fashions and trends.

★ Our commitment

Since our opening, we have worked with Charlevoix producers. This is not a marketing argument. It is a conviction: the best products come from people who make them with care, on a small scale, with love.

The charcuterie

Organic from Charlevoix, artisanal, impeccable

Our charcuterie is organic, produced in limited quantities, selected for its character and lasting taste.

What sets Charlevoix charcuterie apart: the animals' diet. Raised outdoors, fed without GMOs, the pigs develop dense, very flavorful muscle mass. The difference is immediately noticeable: a lasting taste, an aromatic complexity that industrial charcuterie never achieves.

Maple smoking is a regional signature. The maple sugar slightly caramelizes the surface, creating a golden crust that contrasts with the pearly fat inside.

The cheeses

A refined selection, renewed weekly

Quebec cheesemaking is one of the most dynamic in the world. Here’s how we choose our selection.

Mild

Soft cheeses

Triple cream, Quebec brie, ash-ripened. To open the board, awaken the taste buds. Served at room temperature, never taken out of the cold at the last minute.

Temperature

Room temperature

Role

Opening

Firm

Aged firm cheeses

Quebec mimolette, aged cheddar, comté style. The backbone of our board, with a character that stands up to the cold cuts.

Aging

12 to 36 months

Role

Board body

Surprise

Cheese of the moment

Each week, a seasonal cheese depending on arrivals. Ask the staff: they will tell you the story of the cheese of the day.

Our boards

A thoughtful construction, a tasting logic

A Carrera board is not a random assembly. It’s a gustatory architecture.

Pairings

Which drink with our board

The Charlevoix board pairs with almost all our drinks. Our best recommendations.

★ Winter

Board + Mulled wine

The absolute winter pairing. The spices of mulled wine create aromatic bridges with maple-smoked cold cuts and aged cheeses.

Summer

Board + Le Grand Prix

Quebec honey and lemon gin pairs perfectly with fatty cold cuts. The acidity of the lemon cleanses the palate, the honey complements the cheeses.

All year round

Board + Aperol Spritz

The bitterness of Aperol against the fat of the cold cuts: a classic that never disappoints. The bubbles of prosecco refresh and awaken the appetite.

Taste our boards

Carrera Café, Petit-Champlain, Quebec

The terroir on your plate

The Charlevoix board is waiting for you

Organic cold cuts, aged cheeses, artisanal focaccia. All the best of Charlevoix and Quebec, gathered on a board at Petit-Champlain.

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