This traditional Quebecois comfort food is the perfect January treat. Cosy up with one of the city’s best take-out versions.
The Piggy Market
This beef and pork pie is thickened with Art-is-in Bakery rye sourdough crumbs and locally grown rolled oats.
The Piggy Market; 400 Winston Ave.; 613-371-6124; www.thepiggymarket.com
Manotick Village Butcher
Locally raised meats are the specialty of this new butchery, so rest assured that a tourtière purchased here meets with the locavore philosophy.
Manotick Village Butcher; 2-5556 Manotick Main St.; 613-491-1411; www.manotickvillagebutcher.com
Les Fougères
Several varieties — including one made with duck and another made with bison — are sold at the takeaway food shop alongside this high-end Gatineau restaurant.
Les Fougères; 783 Route 105, Chelsea; 819-827-8942; www.fougeres.ca
Thyme & Again
This spot offers traditional and vegan ready-to-bake tourtière options in their frozen section.
Thyme & Again; 1255 Wellington St. W.; 613-722-6277; www.thymeandagain.ca
Life of Pie
Call or check the website to find out when this dedicated pie bakery is offering tourtière on its rotating menu.
Life of Pie; 1095 Bank St.; 613-693-1853; www.lifeofpie.ca
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