{"id":4230,"date":"2026-04-09T15:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinationlacsaintjean.ca\/les-conseillers-en-sejour-de-la-mrc-maria-chapdelaine-vous-partagent-leurs-coups-de-coeur\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:19:40","slug":"the-tourism-advisors-at-the-maria-chapdelaine-rcm-share-their-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinationlacsaintjean.ca\/en\/the-tourism-advisors-at-the-maria-chapdelaine-rcm-share-their-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"The tourism advisors at the Maria-Chapdelaine RCM share their top picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Top picks<\/strong> : D\u00e9lices du Lac-Saint-Jean, Albanel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Marie-Chapdelaine RCM is brimming with attractions, each more fascinating than the last, but our absolute favorite is undoubtedly D\u00e9lices du Lac-Saint-Jean. This family-owned business focuses its workforce and operations on the blueberry industry, a powerful economic driver in the RCM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company expanded following its successful appearance on the TV show Dans l\u2019\u0153il du Dragon and is now a must-visit destination in the region. During your visit, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to sample the company\u2019s products and learn more about the blueberry harvesting process. The jam makers will also explain how blueberries are transformed into a variety of their own unique products. This product line ranges from traditional jam to blueberry barbecue sauce, as well as butter and spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At D\u00e9lices du Lac-Saint-Jean, traditional expertise blends with modern know-how, as the blueberry season kicks off\u2014around late July\u2014with family-run picking. Once the blueberries are in season, D\u00e9lices du Lac-Saint-Jean offers visitors the chance to pick their own berries at its tourist blueberry farm. This activity is very popular with visitors, who often plan their vacations to Lac-Saint-Jean specifically to pick blueberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, this business\u2014which is part of the \u00c9conomus\u00e9e du Qu\u00e9bec network\u2014has everything it takes to appeal to tourists, in addition to enjoying the unwavering support of the local community. In our opinion, it is therefore a must-see during a visit to Lac-Saint-Jean, especially for visitors who enjoy agritourism and local flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information :\u00a0https:\/\/delicesdulac.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top pick Outside the MRC: Cristal du Lac, M\u00e9tabetchouan-Lac-\u00e0-la-Croix<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unique business really won us over during the themed tour organized by Tourisme Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. The activity stands out from the rest because it\u2019s the only one around Lac Saint-Jean that focuses on quartz crystals. The presence of this resource in the region is little known not only to visitors but also to the local population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activity appeals to both young and old. In fact, the site offers a tour of the open-pit deposit, where visitors can pick their own crystals and learn more about their geological composition. Friendly and experienced guides are on hand to lead the tour and share their passion with visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For younger visitors, the \u201cProspection-Express\u201d activity is perfect: visitors take a bag of sand and sift it in the stream provided on-site to collect all kinds of crystals. Visitors can then sit at the picnic tables with the guides so they can explain what they\u2019ve collected. They can make jewelry with their crystals or even pearls, extracted directly from oysters by an oyster shucker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site also features an exhibition hall displaying geodes and works created by the company\u2019s owners. The guides provide commentary on these works and present a more scientific slideshow to visitors. Cristal du Lac is a tourist attraction that has something for visitors of all ages. This attraction is a must-see in the Lac-Saint-Jean Est RCM due to the variety of activities available on-site and the passion of the owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information : https:\/\/cristaldulac.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n