Until just a few months ago, I had never heard of Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, a vast region 2.5-3 hours northeast of Quebec City. But, after a week-long visit through a fjord, national parks and local restaurants, I’ve discovered it’s an area rich not just in natural beauty, but traditional cuisine. From blueberries to tourtière and village eats to fine dining, here’s a guide for sampling the best of Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean’s gastronomic offerings. Blueberries Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean is, first and foremost, the land of the blueberry. As Quebec’s largest producer, the region grows and harvests 23 million kg of the sweet blue fruit every summer. The
