Our Top Picks for a Made-In-Québec Shopping Experience

Old Québec is still at the top of the hit list for all things made in Québec. In some shops you’ll even be buying directly from the artisans themselves. A quintessential Québec City experience!  

Where to Buy Local in Old Québec:  

Petit-Champlain 

Petit-Champlain, Audet Photo

The Petit-Champlain district is a haven of independent shops and local products. Be sure to stop at Fromagerie Ferme Audet for farm-to-shop goat cheese, and Sculpteur Flamand for wood carvings crafted by a Québec City artist.      

Boutique des métiers d’art du Québec

This funky boutique showcases the work of more than 100 small-business artisans and craftspeople. Everything is 100% made in Québec.  

Rue du Trésor  

Jeff Frenette Photography

In the summer and fall, this quaint Old Québec street becomes an open-air gallery lined with artists exhibiting their work.     

Monastère des Augustines

Le Monastère des Augustines

In keeping with the monastery’s mission of mental and physical well-being and sustainable development, the shop at Monastère des Augustines is a treasure trove of products to feed the mind, body, and spirit.  

Buying local is also about buying from shops that are locally owned. And the streets of Québec City are full of creative entrepreneurs ready to greet shoppers with the warmest of welcomes!  

Why is it so important to buy local, you ask? The no. 1 reason is sustainability. In Québec City, some businesses and creators are committed to recycling and repurposing, eliminating waste, creating a circular economy, and more—all to protect the environment. And we’re definitely on board with that! 

Boutique Marie Fil  

Marie Fil was the first shop in Canada to specialize in zero-waste feminine hygiene products. Stop by their store in Limoilou to see what it’s all about and browse their selection of eco-friendly items for the home. Just a few steps away is Article 721, a fantastic showcase for Québec artists and a gold mine of vintage finds.  

Zozo et Arty  

Zozo & Arty

If you’re looking to shop for that special little someone (think children age 0‒6), head to Zozo et Arty in Saint-Sauveur for kids’ clothes, minimalist toys, and treasures of all kinds, as well as bulk cleaning and body care products. Of all the fabulous items there, we’re especially fond of Timininous, a line of cozy, sustainable, oh-so-durable merino wool clothing and accessories made right here in Québec City.  

Carotte Joyeuse Épicerie Santé 

This little organic grocery store on rue Saint-Jean is a total gem. Pick up a few groceries or a ready-made meal, peruse the bulk and zero-waste section, and check out their incredible selection of natural remedies. You’ll also find items from DelycaStef, a local company that upcycles old jeans into reusable and washable wares. Definitely worth a visit! 

How do you buy local without accumulating a lot of stuff? By buying from local artisans who know just how to satisfy eco-conscious foodies! 

Grand Marché  

Lorraine Richard Nolin

Québec City’s Grand Marché is THE place to go for local food. Fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, jams, terrines, beverages—whatever you’re craving, it’s here!  

Public Markets   

Tourisme Jacques-Cartier

Summer is public market season! It is the perfect time to fill your basket with local fruits and veggies and pick up unique treasures from makers at their market stands.      

Apikol  

Apikol

Québec City’s very first urban-agriculture distillery uses responsible beekeeping practices to make honey and turn it into a fine selection of delectable, hyperlocal mead and spirits. Take a guided tour of their Saint-Roch facility to see Apikol’s environmentally sound process in action.  

Île d’Orléans  

Xavier Girard

Getting around this incredible little island, you’ll get to experience the astounding range and creativity of our local artisans. We can’t possibly name them all, but one you won’t want to miss is Vignoble Sainte-Pétronille, a newly certified organic winery.