Let me start by saying I'm not a connoisseur of fine chocolates, but I like what I like! And I have…read moreto say that the chocolates made here are really great. Not only is there a very decent selection, each one has a unique taste that you need to savour and hold back from gobbling up :) They do sell chocolate in bulk as well, should you be in the mood to just snack, but their artisan chocolates are wonderful. Even beyond the cute factor of their "Marie Souris" they have that great idea of their "Cassolette" where you can actually open the pot if you so desire! Lol! For a little shop, they have a lot to offer beyond their chocolates like hand crafted pasta, jams and oils from the region, as well as some frozen treats I have not yet had the pleasure of tasting. Plus, should you want to, you can take a break and enjoy a coffee with your chocolates :) I will be coming back here much more often :)

Make sure you stop in if you find this place while on the Veloroutes. The chocolates are so good…read moreand they have coffee and ice cream as well. Great place!

Locals rave about this place as "the best ice cream to grace the earth" but since i'm from Toronto,…read morei'm afraid to say that i've had MUCH better gelato before. However, considering this is such a small town with no other ice cream place in sight, I guess this place is worth trying if you're in the area. There are many flavours of both gelato and ice cream, as well as delicious and creamy soft serve. Many of the locals ordered a unique unicorn shake that had a bright blue colour and cute toppings. Honestly, not the best for a foodie like me, but cute and quaint shop for locals in the area.

What a wonderful and relaxing experience! The newly-built tower gives you a beautiful view of the…read moresurrounding area with three levels you can just relax at and enjoy a peaceful moment. The top of the Tower has a number of Wishes framed for viewing and reflection. The Cafe serves a number of items that are made fresh while you wait. The ambience of the eating area feels like you've stepped back in time as you're surrounded by household items of yesteryear. The food we had was really tasty and worth a return trip. The staff were all warm and friendly and happy to answer all our questions. It was a really nice way to spend a couple of hours on a sunny afternoon :)

Decent supermarket that is just like any other you'll see in the States. With one big exception -…read morethe beer prices are CRAZY! $15 for a six pack? $23 for a CASE of Bud Light. Not that I drink that crap, but wow that's an insane price. Meat department, coolers of dairy and sliced meats, produce, groceries and all of that stuff. Prices are a little higher than I'm used to from the US, but I think this is simply how much stuff costs in this neck of the woods. French-speaking clerks, but you can probably get by as long as it's not something complicated.

Saguenay is off the beaten track, but the ferry across the mouth of the fjord (where we saw a pod…read moreof beluga whales) was worthwhile, as was the drive up the fjord to Saguenay. Walking through the town, we saw Smokey, but with all the Elvis memorabilia, we wondered if it was Memphis style bbq. It was exactly what we were looking for Quebec style (or Montréal style) smoked meat, like pastrami, but can I say this- as good or better than most. So juicy, cokes with three processes- according to the chef- cured, sous vide, and steamed! Was it delicious! They were so friendly, and So much meat I had to take off half to eat with a baguette!

There are two themes in this restaurant- smoked meat and Elvis/blues music. The menu is basically…read morevariations of smoked meat - on poutine, on bread, on sandwiches, on pizza or in pasta; and the decor is full of musical instruments and Elvis. The food is great, and the service is very friendly. It has a small town touch with great hospitality.