There are so many local flavours to try in the Gaspésie region that you could spend your day just eating. For an in-depth list of all what is available I strongly recommend you download the Gaspésie Gourmand magazine put together by the tourism board (link here). With so many options, here are the places that I found were great for satisfying my sweet tooth and you should definitely check out:
1. Pâtisserie-boulangerie MARIE4poche (111 Boulevard Ste-Anne Ouest, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts). This growing bakery offers all the usual freshly baked goods, but I actually fell in love with their sweet caramel popcorn that makes the perfect snack to munch during a road trip.
2. Choco-Lactée, confiserie-chocolaterie (107, rue de la Reine, Gaspé). With two locations in different cities (there is also one in Percé), this place is designed to give you a sugar rush by housing just about every candy imaginable. You can purchase their local confectionary products or buy a childhood favourite like ring pops and pixie sticks.
3. Chocolaterie Couleur Chocolat (36 2e Rue O, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts). Located just up the road from the river front, stop by to pick up a box of their Forestry Chocolate which has four innovative flavours featuring the outdoors by including extracts of fir and poplar trees for example.
4. Aux Glace de L’Anse (58 rue à bonfils, L’Anse au Beau-fils). If you can manage more sugar, than artisanal ice cream is definitely a must. Tucked away just off route 132 in a marina, keep a look out for this place! Their ice cream and sorbets are made on-site and features local products.
5. Un p’tit air sucré (515 bl. Pabos, Pabos). This place is a great stop as it features delectable hand-made chocolate but also sell a variety of yummy spreads (my fave is the salted caramel) and gourmet salts. You can also find natural beauty products that can make a great (and useful) souvenir.
Do you have a favourite spot to satisfy your sweet tooth?
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