Viewing Gallery and Factory Tours
Learn about the art of cheese making firsthand.
Discover the journey of cheese making
Embark on a self-guided tour of the St-Albert Cheese factory from our second floor viewing gallery. Our factory is conveniently located just 35 minutes from Ottawa and an hour from Montréal.
Dive into the cheese-making process through engaging instructional videos and over a dozen informative boards that detail each step of our cheese craftsmanship.
HOW IT WORKS
Self-Guided Tour
Our viewing gallery is open 7 days a week. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. The viewing gallery overlooks the production floor, providing a clear and comprehensive view of the daily operations.
Tour Groups and Schools
Are you a tourism company or school/camp looking for a unique excursion? Dive into the world of cheese-making with us, and we'll provide a day that your group will remember and love.
Image Gallery
How we make our cheese
The viewing gallery is the best place to learn about how we make our cheeses. See the whole process from start to finish.
If you’re too far away but can’t wait to learn more about how we make our cheese, head on over to our social media channels. We publish new videos regularly and bring you behind the scenes!
"We have been sending our guests to St-Albert Cheese for many years and they have always had a great experience learning about the cheese-making process, tasting the different varieties on offer and hearing about the family and town of St-Albert itself. Highly recommended."
Celeste
Director of Operations
Are you a tourism company?
Looking for a standout destination for your tour offerings? Dive into the delicious world of cheese-making with us! Our factory tours aren’t just informative—they’re an experience, blending rich history with the art of cheese making.
Tailor tours to your clients' tastes
Group-ready parking and logistics
Ideal lunch stop
Reach out to prepare a tour that ticks all the boxes. St-Albert is ready to become a highlight of your itinerary.
SCHOOL VISITS and CAMP
We've partnered with Zone Découverte, a specialist in student visits and event organization, to offer a turnkey visit for you.
We offer a variety of activities to fill either a half-day or a full day.
Guided tour with a cheesemaker
Butter-making workshop
Pizza-making
And more!
Click on the form to get started, and to find out more about the activities, cost, and to book your tour.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about our factory tours.
Yes, it is a guided tour with St-Albert staff who will share insights into our cheese-making process. NOTE: This applies only to tour groups. Visits to the gallery are self-guided.
There is no cost to visiting the gallery.
For guided tours, you will be provided a guide and there is a cost. It includes a cheese tasting. Please head over to our booking platform to reserve your spot.
There are no age restrictions. Everyone is welcome!
Yes, of course! Feel free to take all the pictures you want. Our viewing gallery has windows looking into several different areas of our production process.
Yes, we offer free parking and can accommodate multiple tour buses. You are free to come as a group, we often accept groups of Motorcycles, RVs, Antique cars, etc. Please contact us ahead of time if you are a large group!