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Fromagerie du Pied-de-Vent: Private Artisan Cheese & Farm Tour

Visit the Magdalen Islands' celebrated artisan fromagerie for a guided behind-the-scenes tour of its award-winning raw-milk cheese production, paired with an exclusive tasting of cheeses only available here, made from the dairy's own island-grazed herd.

What to expect

Your artisan guide walks you through every stage of production — from the pasture where the island's own Canadienne-cross cattle graze on salt-tinged grasses, to the aging caves where wheels of Pied-de-Vent and Tomme des Demoiselles develop their complex island terroir. The tasting session that follows is generous and unhurried, accompanied by local bread and preserves. The farm shop offers bottles of local wine and charcuterie to take back aboard.

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Fromagerie du Pied-de-Vent
CAD 15–20 per person (guided farm & tasting tour; confirm current pricing directly with the fromagerie)
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Good to know

Located in Havre-aux-Maisons, roughly 15–20 minutes by taxi from Cap-aux-Meules port. Tour availability is seasonal (typically June–September); pre-book directly via their website or by phone. Combine with a stop at Dune du Sud beach on the return for a perfect half-day pairing.

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Luxury cruises that call at Cap-Aux-Meules — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
12 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $5,019
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
12 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $6,884
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Seabourn · Seabourn Ovation
22 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $8,479
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Holland America · Volendam
7 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $1,179
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