Markets & Local Flavors
Quebec public markets: guide to local and seasonal flavors
Quebec's public markets are lively places where producers and lovers of good products meet. From the Old Port Market to neighborhood markets, it's gourmet Quebec in all its diversity: seasonal vegetables, artisanal cheeses, fresh bread, local honey, flowers. Carrera Cafe sources directly from these terroir artisans. Welcome behind the scenes of taste.
Old Port
Quebec's iconic market
Open since 1997 in the Old Port Hall of Quebec, this indoor and outdoor market brings together producers and artisans from the entire region. A must-visit address for those seeking the best of Quebec terroir.
★ Reference
The Old Port Market
The Old Port Hall is open year-round and brings together dozens of merchants: cheese shops, bakeries, fishmongers, maple products, jams, honey, vegetables, charcuterie. A gourmet meeting not to be missed on Saturday mornings.
Outdoor
The seasonal outdoor market
From May to October, the market square expands with outdoor stalls of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and aromatic plants. An explosion of colors and scents that announces the pleasures of the beautiful season in Quebec.
✽ Organic
Organic producers
The Old Port market hosts many certified organic farmers from the Quebec and Chaudiere-Appalaches regions. Products without pesticides, carefully grown, for conscious and flavorful eating.
Neighborhood Markets
Neighborhood life around the market
Beyond the central market, Quebec enlivens its neighborhoods with small local markets, short-circuit pickup points, and seasonal events that celebrate the local terroir.
★ Local
Limoilou and Saint-Roch Market
The Limoilou and Saint-Roch neighborhoods organize seasonal markets that bring together local producers, artisans, and neighborhood merchants. A friendly and popular atmosphere, very different from the downtown tourist market.
Proximity
Short circuits and AMAP
Quebec is well equipped with short agricultural circuits: AMAPs (associations for the maintenance of local agriculture) deliver weekly baskets of vegetables directly from the field. A concrete commitment to local agriculture.
Seasons
The market through the months
The Quebec market changes radically according to the seasons. Each month brings its novelties, surprises, and unique flavors. A gastronomic calendar that follows the sun and snow.
★ Summer
Summer at the market
July and August are the most exuberant months: cherry tomatoes, zucchinis, sweet corn, small fruits, melons, green beans. Colors overflow from the stalls and scents fill the aisles. Quebec's summer market is a feast for the senses.
❖ Autumn
Autumn and pumpkins
September and October transform the market: pumpkins, squashes, apples, grapes, cauliflowers, broccoli, beets. The warm colors of Quebec autumn are found in the stalls. And the first ciders of the season make their appearance.
Winter
The winter market
In winter, the indoor market stays open and reinvents itself: maple products, artisanal preserves, aged cheeses, ice ciders, chocolates, Christmas creations. A warm break in Quebec's cold.
Star Products
The best of Quebec markets
Some products are emblematic of Quebec markets: they embody the terroir, craftsmanship, and local know-how. Here are the must-haves to bring back in your basket.
★ Absolute local
Artisanal cheeses from Quebec
Le Migneron de Charlevoix, le Comtomme, l'Alfred le Fermier: Quebec artisanal cheeses are the absolute stars of the markets. Producers who come to sell their creations directly, with pride and passion.
❖ Signature
Artisanal bread and bakeries
Several artisanal bakers offer their creations at the market: sourdough breads, baguettes, loaves, brioches, puff pastries. Borderon and Sons Bakery, whose bread tops our boards at Carrera Cafe, symbolizes this excellent artisan baking.
✦ Season
Maple products and preserves
Maple syrup, maple butter, jellies, vinaigrettes: maple products are omnipresent in Quebec markets. A national pride that comes in dozens of products, from the most classic to the most unexpected.
From Market to Menu
Carrera Cafe sources from the terroir
At Carrera Cafe, our commitment to local products is realized every week at the market: regional cheeses, organic Charlevoix charcuterie, bread from Borderon and Sons Bakery. The gourmet board starts at the market.
★ Short Supply Chain
Charlevoix Cheeses
Cheeses from Charlevoix, including the Migneron, come directly from the region to our gourmet boards. A trip of less than two hours, for unmatched freshness and flavor. The short supply chain serving taste.
❖ Partner
Borderon and Sons Bread
The Borderon and Sons Bakery is one of our favorite partners: their sourdough bread, crispy and generous, is the ideal base for our boards. An oiled focaccia, a few slices of sausage, a glass of natural red wine: simple happiness.
✦ Barista's Tip
To fully enjoy the Old Port of Quebec market, arrive early on Saturday morning, around 8-9 am, before the crowds take over the aisles. The best products go fast, producers have time to talk to you, and the atmosphere is calm in the early hours. Then, join Carrera Cafe with your basket for a well-deserved espresso before heading home.
From Market to Carrera Board
After your tour of the Quebec markets, join Carrera Cafe in Petit-Champlain for a gourmet board made up of the best local products. The short supply chain in all its flavor.
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