The History Behind the Mistassini Chocolate Factory and Monastery

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La Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes

It was in 1939 that a group of citizens from Dolbeau formed a committee for industrial initiatives: one focused on wood, another on clothing, and the last on food products. From this initiative was born a confectionery—what would eventually become today’s Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes. In 1978, the business officially adopted the name “La Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes de Mistassini.”

EXPLORE

Browse the interactive map of the Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes estate and discover the rich history of this Lac-Saint-Jean company, renowned for its high-quality, authentic chocolate.

ON SITE

This immersive tour offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Trappist Fathers. Discover their monastery, their chocolate factory, and some hidden stories surrounding the area.

Wearing headphones is recommended. The tour can be followed in the suggested order or freely, by exploring the various points of interest at your own pace.

OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE

For the best experience, use the BaladoDiscovery app. The self-guided tour is also available offline using the Preload feature. Several other tours—such as those in the Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières—are also accessible through the same app.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The labour has always shared between employees from outside and the religious community which is still the major owner of the company. The chocolate factory's mission is to meet the community’s needs.

Today's chocolate factory represents decades of effort and development by the Trappist Monk community. This work is, also, the passion and pride of its workers that give the company its strength.

During their 125-year history, the Trappists monks of Mistassini have enrolled themselves in a long tradition of innovation in the service of quality, both at the farm level (milk, cheese and butter) and at the chocolate level.

Enjoy your visit!

Consult the Points of Interest on the Interactive Map

How It Works

Select the photo on the map to view historical content.
Select the left/right arrows to get the full experience in order.
Use the See Around button to see what else is nearby and see your location on the map.
Use the list to discover the history of places randomly.
Select points of interest directly on the map to discover places in a specific area.
Use two fingers to move, rotate, reduce or enlarge the map on your mobile device.
By car or bike: The option Get there gives access to voice assistance to each point of interest on demand and frees you from looking at the screen on the road.
Download the BaladoDiscovery mobile App to preload a guided tour and access it anywhere offline.