A weekend in the

Rivière-du-Loup region

There are places where winter becomes an invitation to savor. In Rivière-du-Loup, everything is close by and everything makes you want to sit down, taste, and discover. In two days, you can explore a welcoming town where gourmet pleasures punctuate every moment, from microbreweries to creative restaurants, generous brunches to lively evenings.

Here, winter is as much to be savored as it is to be admired. Take your time, follow your desires, and let yourself be carried away by a series of gourmet interludes that give this stay its own unique identity. It’s time to savor winter in the Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Chalet des sports
de Notre-Dame-du-Portage

Your stay begins in a winter setting where you can fully enjoy the outdoors. At the Chalet des sports, winter reveals itself through accessible trails and simple, joyful activities.

You can walk, slide, and skate. Families hurtle down the slopes on inner tubes, while outdoor enthusiasts strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes. Everything is close by, easy, and inviting.

It’s the perfect place to whet your appetite before a day celebrating local flavors.

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Downtown Rivière-du-Loup
Aux Fous Brassant Microbrewery

After the fresh air, it’s time for some comfort food. Aux Fous Brassant is the first gourmet stop on the trip.

You enter an intimate setting where twelve craft beers brewed on site tell the story of the region in their own way.

We settle in without rushing. We taste, we chat. It’s the kind of place where you naturally linger, because everything is warm, simple, and welcoming.

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Supper at La Porte Arrière

When evening comes, Rivière-du-Loup reveals itself best around a good table. La Porte Arrière, recommended by the Michelin Guide, offers instinctive and festive cuisine where local products take center stage.

The open kitchen brings each plate to life. Aromas rise, natural wines pair perfectly, and conversations come alive. It’s a memorable, daring restaurant that perfectly defines the gourmet signature of this getaway.

A memorable meal, served in an enveloping atmosphere.

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Night at the Hôtel Universel

UniverSpa Nordik • Boréal Univers Gourmand

The evening ends at the Hôtel Universel, a comfortable and soothing place to unwind after a day rich in discoveries.

Here, you can rest, relax, and gently prepare for a second day where the pleasures of the table continue to take center stage.

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Brunch at L’Estaminet

In the morning, head to L’Estaminet, one of the liveliest places to start the day with a generous and comforting brunch.

Generously filled plates, steaming coffees, and a warm atmosphere. It’s exactly what you’re looking for during a gourmet winter getaway. It’s a simple, friendly moment that gently gets the day going.

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Parc des Chutes

After brunch, walk to Parc des Chutes. It’s a calm and soothing break in nature, where the trails run alongside a winter landscape punctuated by the sound of water.

We walk slowly, observing the falls, the mist, the light. It’s a gentle way to digest, breathe, and enjoy this unique combination of city, nature, and fine dining.

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Extend your stay

Relaxation at the UniverSpa Nordik health center

To extend your break, a visit to the UniverSpa Nordik health center is the perfect way to round off your gourmet getaway with a moment of relaxation.

Hot baths, indoor pool, relaxation areas. Unwind completely before continuing your culinary discovery.

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Supper at 403 Le Loft

nd for one last meal, head to 403 Le Loft. Creative tartares, signature cocktails, contemporary cuisine, and a lively atmosphere.

It’s a wonderful way to end a weekend during which Rivière-du-Loup revealed itself as a destination for simple, delicious, and accessible pleasures. A compact city, filled with places to eat well, where every step becomes a moment to savor.

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