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Fromagerie Lemaire

Centre-du-Québec cheese factory selling fresh curds and poutine at its dairy bar since 1956.

  • Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover
  • since 1956
  • Food and pantry

About Fromagerie Lemaire

Fromagerie Lemaire is a cheese factory in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, in Centre-du-Québec, near Drummondville. Since 1956 it has sold fresh cheese curds and poutine at its dairy bar. For many Quebec travellers, it is a familiar place to stop, stretch and eat.

It suits families on the road, poutine fans and anyone who wants curds as fresh as they come, still squeaky. Grab a bag of curds for the car, or sit down for a poutine on a summer afternoon. It is an easy break on trips along Highway 20 between Montreal and Quebec City.

At a glance

Category
Food and pantry
Based in
Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Quebec
Founded
1956
Size
An independent, smaller maker
Listed in
Made in QuebecMade in Quebec

Questions people ask

Is Fromagerie Lemaire made in Quebec?

Yes. Fromagerie Lemaire started in Quebec and is based in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover. It is listed in our Made in Quebec directory.

What does Fromagerie Lemaire make?

Centre-du-Québec cheese factory selling fresh curds and poutine at its dairy bar since 1956.

When was Fromagerie Lemaire founded?

Fromagerie Lemaire was founded in 1956, about 70 years ago.

Where can I buy from Fromagerie Lemaire?

Start with its official website, fromagerie-lemaire.ca. Many Quebec food brands are sold in grocery stores, at public markets like Jean-Talon and Atwater, and in fine food shops.

Is Fromagerie Lemaire a big company or a small business?

Fromagerie Lemaire is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.

What are some local brands similar to Fromagerie Lemaire?

Other local brands in Food and pantry include Canada Nut, Ferme Gaspor, Paillard, Fromagerie du Pied-De-Vent.

How did Fromagerie Lemaire get on this list?

Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Fromagerie Lemaire and want to update this page, contact us.

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