Global warming and the climate crisis: it’s never been more urgent to reduce our carbon footprint. It’s not always easy to keep a cool head when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. That’s why it’s helpful to remember the many simple habits – like recycling, composting, and reusing cups and bags – that we’ve applied over the years and are now part of our everyday life. In recent years, there’s been a shift towards more responsible consumption, which includes reusing items and buying local. The COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated this shift. Want to do more? Here are four effective steps you can take to reduce the carbon footprint of your homes and travels.

Vineyards, orchards, sugar shacks, cheese factories and wineries… Go on a local flavor trip through the back roads of Montérégie region. Visit some of the producers and local farmers who will be more than pleased to share with you their passion for fine food, drink and conversation.