Mont-Tremblant's Marché Public: Your Weekly Local Food Guide

Mont-Tremblant's Marché Public: Your Weekly Local Food Guide

Audrey MoreauBy Audrey Moreau
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Quick Tip

Arrive early on Sunday mornings for the best selection of fresh bread and seasonal produce before popular items sell out.

Here's your complete guide to Mont-Tremblant's Marché Public—where to find the freshest local produce, which vendors sell what, and how to make the most of your weekly shop. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to our community, this market connects you directly with the farmers and artisans growing food right here in the Laurentians.

What Day and Time is Mont-Tremblant's Marché Public Open?

Mont-Tremblant's Marché Public runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., late June through early October. You'll find it set up at Place Saint-Bernard in the Domaine Saint-Bernard area—a short drive from the village centre. Arrive early (before 10 a.m.) for the best selection of leafy greens and berries. That said, showing up closer to noon often means scoring end-of-day deals from vendors who'd rather sell than pack up.

The market operates rain or shine. Vendors set up under white tents along the paved walkway, so mud isn't an issue even after a Laurentian downpour. Parking is free and plentiful—look for the lot off Chemin du Village.

What Can You Buy at Mont-Tremblant's Farmers Market?

Expect seasonal vegetables, artisanal cheeses, fresh bread, cut flowers, honey, and pasture-raised meats. Mont-Tremblant's market emphasizes locally-grown and locally-made—most vendors travel less than 50 kilometres to sell here.

Here's what you'll typically find:

Product Category Local Examples Season Peak
Vegetables Tomatoes, zucchini, kale, root vegetables July – September
Cheese Fromagerie du Lac, Chemin de la Ferme Year-round
Baked Goods Sourdough loaves, butter tarts, maple croissants Year-round
Meat & Poultry Free-range chicken, heritage pork, bison All season
Preserves Pickles, jams, fermented vegetables September – October

Worth noting: the market bans resellers—every vendor grows, raises, or makes what they sell. You're talking to the person who harvested those carrots or stirred that jam.

How Do You Pay and What Should You Bring?

Most Mont-Tremblant vendors accept cash and Interac e-Transfer, though a few smaller producers are cash-only. Bring reusable bags (the sturdy kind—farmers don't provide plastic) and a cooler bag if you're buying meat or cheese on a warm day.

The catch? No ATMs on-site. The nearest cash withdrawal is at the Desjardins branch on Rue Labelle in the village—about a five-minute drive. Here's the thing about local markets: prices sometimes run higher than grocery stores, but you're paying for freshness and keeping money circulating within our community.

Several vendors offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes you can pick up weekly. Terroir Québec maintains a directory of certified local producers worth bookmarking. For market schedules across the province, check Association des Marchés Publics du Québec.

Stop by the information tent near the entrance—they track what's in season and which vendors are new. The volunteers there know Mont-Tremblant's food scene inside out. Grab a coffee from the mobile espresso bar (it rotates between local roasters), wander the stalls, and you'll bump into half your neighbours before noon.