Food is important, so important in fact without it we would die! In Québec, food is very important to, so when you’re coming you need to find a good supermarket.
Off the top of your hat, where would you go?
Maxi, IGA, SuperC, Loblaws, Rachel Berry, Metro, Tau, Walmart
Confused? Yep, it’s normal. Coming to a new area means new supermarkets. Here’s my instant guide to finding your bonheur.
Organic / Healthy:
Major supermarkets have almost no organic fruit and vegetables in them. They’re at least 10 years behind Europe, so you’ll need to pass by one of these companies to get your fresh food.
Upscale supermarkets:
Look for Metro plus and IGA extra as they’re larger. Metros tend to be franchises.
Midrange:
Discounters:
Warehouse:
Walmart (doesn’t sell much food)
It’s been explained to me that Québeckers will go to the supermarket once a month and buy lots of frozen stuff as the only time they have to cook is the weekend. This may explain why there are so many greengrocers around specialising in fruit and vegetables. They are wonderful shops and often have upscale epicierie products. I would recommend Valmont on Mont-Royal and at Brossard. Unfortunately, most have almost no organic products.
Most supermarkets distribute flyers each week with their special offers and promotions. If you need to save money, it’s worthwhile getting hold of these.
You can find them on the internet at: http://www.lescirculaires.ca/
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