la Laiterie Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix-Est, Canada | Dairy Store | Farm

la Laiterie Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada is a fourth generation, family owned dairy farm producing fine cheeses and cheddar, and their products are distributed throughout Canada. They recently starting converting whey into energy and established partnerships with young farmers, and are also involved in rescuing the Canadienne breed of cow. la Laiterie Charlevoix is also an EconoMuseum, a rest stop and interpretation centre, and have a boutique with regional products. The cheese EconoMuseum presents the history of cheesemaking with ancient equipment and explanatory panels, and they offer guided tours for groups and the exhibit is free, they have the most important collection of dairy farming artefacts in the province of Quebec, dating back to 1890. Stop for a rest and snack at the century old Charles-Simard House, which is a bistro in summer, and products they produce include L'Hercule de Charlevoix, 12 kilo wheels from raw milk and other cheeses, popular oils and dressings, ketchups, confits, salted herbs, vinegars, fruit and fine herb mustards, fruit coulis, alcohol and fruit jellies and jams, marmalade, gift baskets with personalised wrapping and much more, a must visit.