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Planning: eGullet Chocolate and Confectionery Workshop 2026

Kerry Beal

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Count me in! 

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On 1/12/2026 at 12:26 PM, Kerry Beal said:

How high up in the organization is this person in Toronto? I'm guessing it was Lotte who was recently there.

 

Haha yes, it's Lotte!

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Canadian friends, I need your help with a decision!
My hubby comes with me to these workshops and does his own thing while I’m in sessions — we always add an extra day or two to explore wherever we are. We’re trying to decide what to do after the workshop.

Should we spend a day and a half exploring Montreal, or drive to Quebec City Sunday afternoon, spend two days there, and return from there? We don’t have time to explore both Montreal and Quebec City.

Suggestions? Will I regret not seeing Quebec City? 😊

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1 hour ago, RanaMN said:

Canadian friends, I need your help with a decision!
My hubby comes with me to these workshops and does his own thing while I’m in sessions — we always add an extra day or two to explore wherever we are. We’re trying to decide what to do after the workshop.

Should we spend a day and a half exploring Montreal, or drive to Quebec City Sunday afternoon, spend two days there, and return from there? We don’t have time to explore both Montreal and Quebec City.

Suggestions? Will I regret not seeing Quebec City? 😊


I’m not a Canadian but I grew up in northern NY, about an hour south of Montreal and have visited both places multiple times. I’m sure you would enjoy either option but I agree with Kerry that Quebec City is worth a visit. It’s pretty unique, almost like visiting another country. And it’s small enough that with good planning, you can see a lot in 2 days and it would add a very different experience to your trip. The weather is likely to be a few degrees cooler than Montreal, not enough to make a big difference but in mid-May, you may notice that trees that have leafed out in Montreal are still in bud in Quebec City.  There shouldn’t be crowd issues that can make the place less charming in July so you can make the most of your time. 

If you’re interested in a more urban, metropolitan experience, then staying in Montreal might be better for you. Lots to do and see.  Two great cities - you really can’t go wrong!

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Rajala

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Okay, sign me up! It'll be fun to meet people who like to make some bonbons (and similar.) :D 

 

Edit: and my boss just approved my request for a few days off!

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Montréal is great if you're travelling public transport and visiting farmers' markets. There are neighbourhood butchers!!!! Maybe renting a bicycle. And you can eat at Au Pied de Cochon (maybe get a reservation now). I recommend the pig's head (feeds two). Outstanding!

 

Québec has amazing things to see. Great restaurants, even 'round the touristy spots.

 

In either place you can practise your French. 😁

 

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Attendees

 

Chocolot

Kerry Beal

alleguede 

curls

RanaMN

Melani

RobertM

DianaD

Lisa M

citowolf - Celia D

Lambrecht gourmet +1

Sue PEI (possibly with Jane)

GRiker

Rajala

Kate

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Alleguede

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this one should be pretty amazing! (Not to say the others weren’t duh!!!😁)

Here’s a Quick update on the event.

The Friday : morning - there will be a demo/class organised by one of the chefs from the academy. Leaving the afternoon to do your thing.
Dinner on the Friday will be in the area of the shop Chocolat Chocolat which will give you the opportunity to stock up on all the goods the shop has to offer (with no duties just Canadian taxes). We will need to discuss how many want to do a trip that afternoon for them to open a bit later for all your browsing needs (I always spend hours there).

 

Saturday:
Goûter will provide freshly baked assortment of croissants and treats so you are ready to tackle the day. With a full hands on experience with top of the line equipment.
If you have any special demands / things you really want to try - please message Kerry Beal or myself and even Ruth Atkinson Kendrick ahead so we can plan this.


Sunday morning : as always we finish and hustle to get everything done. With an amazing group photo and buffet for every one to share.

It is a long weekend in Canada and there will be a lot of events that weekend. Montreal has a great food scene, parks and pastry/chocolate. It also has a lot of different suppliers worth checking out.

 

Here are a few all happily closed on weekends:
-chocolate-chocolats (big sponsor this year)
-www.dr.ca (plan ahead to order) 
-www.vixit.ca 
-www.abcemballux.com

And more to follow…

For those enrolled we will share around march a whole list of places to potentially visit and discover.
Some of canadas best restaurants are also in Montreal (shocking!!!)

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Rajala

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This sounds great!

 

Has anyone eaten at Damas in Montreal? Their dishes looks fabulous. Looking for some a great place to eat at, my first day in the city.

Rajala

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Anything from Michelin fine style dining to street food. Never been to Canada so not sure what to expect from the food culture. Like where I live, it's really tough to find good Mexican food - so I wouldn't recommend people going for that. 😅

 

Edit: got my eTA approved in like 2 minutes. Way faster and cheaper than the ESTA. 🇨🇦

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