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A summer without ice cream? No way! In the Outaouais, the dairy bars have reopened, and people are rushing there to enjoy a vanilla soft serve, a raspberry sorbet or an artisanal coconut ice cream. Will there be enough time in the warm season to visit every ice cream parlour in the region? To delight your palate and make the most of summer, here’s a list of places where you can enjoy a good ice cream cone!
During the summer months, come and refresh yourself at the dairy bar in the cabin next door, where you'll find an ice cream cone or sorbet. Let yourself be tempted by the little sweets that remind you of the flavours of your childhood!
An almost mythical place, La Cigale is known for distinctive artisanal ice cream made with top-quality ingredients, and its dreamy garden for enjoying them. Over the summer, La Cigale offers a rotation of nearly 70 different flavours, and the waffle cones are made fresh every day. While the kids play on the lawn, sample creative blends like raspberry and white chocolate, chocolate Guinness, and gingersnap and chai. On a hot day, this is THE destination for hikers, cyclists and visitors to Gatineau Park.
Enjoy gelato, sorbet and homemade kombucha on a market garden farm in the Outaouais! Potager Eardley offers gourmet products proudly made on site using local ingredients. Children will love the mini farm and its animals, as well as the playground. Enjoy an ice cream treat in an enchanting setting overlooking the Ottawa River.
The reputation of the ChocoMotive artisanal chocolate company is well established. The famous Montebello chocolates are made from organic and fair trade ingredients, without soy lecithin. Located in the former village train station, the Economuseum traces the history of this delicate craft. In addition to its cocoa-based treats, ChocoMotive also sells homemade gelatos and sorbets, which you can enjoy on the large property behind the building.
Chocolats Favoris is a year-round chocolate and ice cream shop that’s popular with kids and adults alike. Their ice cream dip, which comes in multiple flavours, is all the rage! Chocolate lovers will be delighted by the wide selection of fondues, desserts and refreshing drinks.
A small gelato and sorbet counter, Le Scoop Gelato & Sorbet - Cassis serves a variety of homemade frozen delights. It’s the place to go for authentic quality products made with fresh fruit. Even your four-legged friends can enjoy an ice cream made just for them. Take the opportunity to stroll along the waterfront in nearby Des Cèdres Park.
This brightly coloured ice cream parlour is located in the picturesque village of Wakefield. Take your treat down to the river or relax in Wakefield MaBoule’s peaceful back yard. The whole family will enjoy the many flavours of ice cream, real chocolate dip and sundaes. It tastes like a holiday!
Babine offers you a choice of artisan pies of incomparable quality, as well as delicious soft-serve ice cream with a variety of Belgian chocolate coatings. Enjoy our products in a warm and enchanting setting, or in the comfort of your own home.
Let yourself be tempted by Freddo & Gelato's irresistible selection of artisanal ice cream products. Offering a variety of tasty, low-sugar flavors, the company favors quality ingredients and eco-responsible alternatives.
Have you ever tasted a homemade soft serve with real strawberries? Yummmm! In a cheerful atmosphere, treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich, a slice of fresh banana bread or a flavour-packed dessert cup.
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Sunshine + ice cream = instant holiday vibe. Are you keen to sample more of the Outaouais’ culinary delights? Discover Gatineau's food trucks, perfect for a picnic. The time is now!
A proud native of the Petite-Nation, I devour (and savour) anything that has to do with history, culture ... and good food. Fortunately, the Outaouais offers all that and more! From visiting the heart of our heritage to attending an outdoor show or sampling new products and flavours, I enjoy discovering and rediscovering my native region.