Located in Carignan, La Canardière farm is a small family operation specializing in the artisanal production of foie gras and traditionally raised mulard ducks fed exclusively with natural whole corn kernels. The business is run by Véronique Fleury, now accompanied by her two sons: Clément, in charge of sales, and Maxime, responsible for production.
Originally from the Southwest of France, a region where foie gras is part of the culinary habits, Véronique settled in Quebec in the 1980s. The idea of raising ducks came to her while talking with her sister-in-law, Francette: whenever they wanted quality foie gras, it was impossible to find. Coming from an agricultural background, they decided to produce it themselves.
Thus, in 1988 they started the first foie gras production in Quebec. The two women then brought in Barbarie ducklings from California since this breed was unavailable here. They even had to pick them up at the airport. "I won't tell you how difficult our beginnings were. We learned a lot on our own," says Véronique.
In 2000, each took their own path to start their own business. Véronique, cultivating a love for well-done work and showcasing local products, continued her artisan work. La Canardière was then born with mulard ducklings, a cross between a female Pekin and a male Barbarie.
Even today, there are very few Quebec producers who raise this type of duck in the traditional way as La Canardière does. They are hand-fed exclusively with whole corn kernels, morning and evening for fourteen days. Although this process is longer, it yields incredible results in terms of taste and texture.
Clément and Maxime have taken over the company while applying Véronique's philosophy to ensure the high quality of their production. These rigorous standards in their work lead them to supply several of the top chefs in Canada.
You can discover the excellent products of La Canardière by visiting our Duck. If you are looking for inspiration, we recommend trying our Confit duck legs which only takes a few minutes to prepare while allowing you to fully savor the distinct taste of this duck.
