Whether it's ideas for activities, gifts or moments to share, your mom deserves the best! This Mother's Day, you're sure to find inspiration among our ideas for pampering the one so dear to your heart.
Lanaudière products to offer
The region boasts a wide range of regional products for you to discover. From gourmet products to wines and spirits, and sweets for the home, there's something for every taste and budget.
La belle excuse
The products of this Saint-Liguori-based company are well known in the region. Their boutique alone is worth the trip. Take the opportunity to bring your mom along and introduce her to their famous olive oils, renowned by cooking enthusiasts. Their Art of Living section offers fabulous home decor items and gift ideas that are sure to please.
Choco Chocolat
For those with a sweet tooth, this charming Joliette boutique offers a whole range of chocolate treats that will make your mouth water. You can also get your hands on their macaroons or chocolate fondue if you decide to host a meal at home.
Distillerie Le Grand Dérangement
If you'd like to toast with your mother, or create festive cocktails to share at a family feast, you need to get your hands on their organic Prembroke bourbon-style whisky, Grand Gin Saga or Petite Eau vodka. Although they're available at the SAQ, don't shy away from visiting the distillery to make your purchases.
La Bine
Planning a Mother's Day brunch? Surprise your mother with delicacies from La Bine, to bring a tantalizing touch of taste to the meal. Gourmet breads, decadent viennoiseries... the choice of little treats is exceptional to concoct a festive brunch you won't soon forget. If you'd prefer to enjoy the menu on site, you can reserve your table. Brunch is always popular here, whatever the occasion.
Le Magasin de l'Abbaye Val Notre-Dame
Located in Saint-Jean-de-Matha, this jewel of a shop sells a wide range of regional products, including cakes, caramels and other local delicacies. It's also the perfect opportunity to discover forest products and mark the occasion with something original.
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brunch or gourmet meal? Both are possible!
Although brunch is the most popular Mother's Day option, our restaurants are waiting to welcome you this celebratory Sunday. If you'd rather round off the day with a gourmet meal at one of the many restaurants in the area, take a look at the list here to make your choice.
A visit to a spa or health center
Enjoying a relaxing moment to recharge your batteries is always a most appreciated gift. Your mom will be delighted after a day spent relaxing in the hot tubs or after a good massage. A gift certificate for a treatment or a full day at one of the region's establishments is sure to please. It's also an excellent idea for a day out with her. You'll be able to share memorable moments in complete tranquillity.
A weekend getaway
The number of options available in the Lanaudière region has been growing steadily over the past few years. This is the perfect opportunity to book a little getaway with your mom, or offer her the chance to experience a stay at a time that suits her. Our cozy hotels and friendly inns are sure to help her unwind for a weekend. If your mother likes novelty and establishments that are a little out of the ordinary, our selection of unusual accommodations will pique her curiosity.
Sweets to cook, drink or enjoy
If your mother is a lover of fine wines, microbrewery beers or spirits made from local products, you'll find it all in Lanaudière. For those with a sweet tooth, potato doughnuts from Les Délices d'Antan bakery are a local must. You can bake them yourself by following the recipe here, or visit the gourmet boutique in Berthierville. Simon Turcotte, Confiturier also offers jams, each more decadent than the last. A Lanaudière classic for your mom to discover.
Flowers or plants, classics that never go out of fashion
A great way to celebrate Mother's Day is to give her a beautiful bouquet or plant that she will lovingly care for. Lanaudière is home to a number of gardens and nurseries where you can find the perfect gift for your mother's home. To discover our best addresses, click here.
