Cap Tourmente
Cap Tourmente is known above all for its National Wildlife Area, an exceptional natural site about 40 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It's a prime spot for outdoor activities and nature watching. Cap Tourmente is a major birding site, famous as the main migratory staging ground for the Greater Snow Goose in spring and fall, when tens of thousands of birds gather there. In season, it's best to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds. More than 180 bird species have been observed there.
Les Canardises
Les Canardises is a Quebec family business specializing in free-range duck farming and the production of high-quality duck products since 2003. Their products, made without antibiotics or hormones using traditional artisanal methods, include rillettes, terrines, foie gras, a gourmet cassoulet with duck confit, various prepared dishes, and a foie gras mousse with maple and blueberry. The business is located in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, in Quebec's Capitale-Nationale region. Their products are available at various retail points and online through their web shop, but the detour out to the farm is worth the drive. Pascal, the owner, is a delight.
