Paraloeil sur les murs: Event Recap Over two magical evenings, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June 2026, the walls of Métis-sur-Mer came alive after dark with a programme of short films projected on the walls of buildings for the 4th edition of Paraloeil sur les murs. HLSL was delighted to newly partner with Paraloeil – […]
Thursday February 19th saw the public launch of the ‘Flavours of the Places We Call Home’ project in the Salle Bon-Pasteur, Maison de la Culture of Rivière-du-Loup. The event was a success, with over 30 members of the community in attendance. Participants brought samples of the recipes showcased in the films, including Nepalese momo, seal […]
Pratistha Shrestha is originally from Nepal and now lives in Rimouski, Québec. She prepared these traditional momo dumplings as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource Centre in Rimouski to practice their language skills in both English […]
Yvonne Chen is originally from Ontario, and studies at UQAR in Rimouski, Québec. She prepared this fried rice as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025, and describes it a fusion between her Canadian and Chinese identities. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource […]
Mariela Santamaria Rivas is originally from Mexico, and was studying at UQAR in Rimouski, Québec in 2025. She prepared the enchiladas as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource Centre in Rimouski to practice their language skills […]
Rita Turriff and Micheline Williams help to organise the regular Senior Friendship Lunch, a wonderful community initiative that regularly brings residents of Métis-sur-Mer together to share hot meals. They were interviewed in Métis Town Hall in July 2025. Ready in: 45 minsServes: About 10 scones Ingredients Method
Daphné Brunet is originally from the Lower St. Lawrence, and was the co-owner of the Café sur Mer on Rue Principale in Métis-sur-Mer with her partner Jessy, from 2023-2026. Daphné is a dedicated coordinator with HLSL, helping to manage the senior programming. Ready in: Lemon curd – 1 hour + chilling time (2 hours to […]
Frédéric Hartog is a hunter, marine biologist, and professional diver based in Sainte-Flavie, Québec. His interview took place in September 2025. Ready in: 25 minutesServes: 2 Ingredients Method
Patrice Fortier is the founder of La société des plantes in Kamouraska, Québec. Since 2001, La société des plantes has specialised in cultivating and selling seeds for plants, flowers, vegetables and fruits that may have been overlooked in the modern world…a treasure trove to discover and grow. He also offers monthly Ateliers Gourmands between May […]