Local and responsible sourcing

For us, buying local is more than just a gesture: it’s second nature. We take pride in highlighting local artisans and supporting short supply chains. Our goal: offer our guests an authentic, immersive experience, where every detail reflects Canada’s creativity and expertise.  

  • FRESHNESS AND SEASONALITY

    Our restaurant teams build close relationships with local producers to offer fresh, seasonal flavours. Sourcing locally is not only good for the economy, but also for the environment.

    • Local products featured in minibars, Altcetera counters, and banquet menus
    • Dishes from our restaurant crafted with regional ingredients
    • St. John’s and Charlevoix: fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown on-site 
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  • COMFORT AND EXPERTISE

    For decades, we have partnered with Canadian companies and artisans who share our values, creating a comfort experience that is truly unique.

    • Bath products, bedding, pillows, and duvets thoughtfully crafted by local partners
    • Collaboration with Simons for select comfort items
    • Branded items like slippers, hats, and more 

  • ART AND BEAUTY

    At each of our hotels, we celebrate culture by collaborating with local artists to add a unique touch to our spaces.

    • Artwork curated by Gallea to grace our walls
    • Beer labels designed in collaboration with local artists
    • Uniforms created by renowned designers like Tristan and Marie Saint Pierre
    • Alt Expo: exhibitions featured in the lobby of every Alt Hotel 

Responsible sourcing policy

Local is at the heart of our priorities, but we go further by integrating responsible criteria into our purchasing decisions. Our responsible sourcing policy enables us to make thoughtful choices by considering our suppliers’ ESG practices, ethics, and human rights standards. 

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Our Favourite Artisans

We work hand in hand with exceptional artisans to create unique experiences.

Lemay Michaud – Architecture

Visionary firm that reimagines spaces with humanity and sensitivity.

Ébénisterie Rénova – Furniture

Canadian artisan company renowned for its craftsmanship and durability. 

Atelier Zébulon Perron – Design

Creative team that brings style and personality to every project.

Simons – Bedding

Canadian institution that blends quality, design, and local craftmanship.

Marie Saint Pierre – Uniforms

Innovative fashion house and a symbol of homegrown elegance and creativity.

Our Favourite Products

We carefully select each of our products, prioritizing quality and sustainability so we can consume less, but better.

Bella Pella – Bath products (Alt Hotels)

Company known for its natural body care products that embody the spirit of “wellness and simplicity,” offered in refillable containers made from recycled materials.  

Marie L'Oie – Pillow

Specialist in pillows and duvets, combining comfort, quality, and longevity, because real rest begins with a good pillow.

Ruby Brown – Bath Products (Le Germain and Escad Hotels)

Canadian eco-luxury brand creating refined, biodegradable body care—shower gel, shampoo, fragrances—crafted with care.  

Textiles Gauvin – Bedding (bed linens)

Company with decades of expertise, creating high-quality sheets and bed linens that wrap our nights in softness.

Iris + Arlo – Menstrual care products

Young, socially-conscious company that uses 100% organic cotton and compostable products, free of plastic and chemicals, combining comfort, respect for the body, and environmental awareness.

Literie Laurier – Mattress

Trusted partner providing comfortable and durable mattresses, ensuring quality sleep, essential to the experience at our hotels.

OLA Bamboo – Toothbrushes

Pioneering Canadian brand that manufactures toothbrushes from locally sourced wood offcuts.

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Local and sustainable down to the last detail: the artisans behind your favourite products

Meet some of our partners displaying an impressive commitment to keeping things as local as possible.
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Four Suppliers we Love (and we think you will, too)

Ever since Germain Hotels launched their first property in 1988—Hôtel Germain-des-Prés in Quebec City, later converted to an Alt Hotel—the company has prioritized local suppliers. Each one is carefully selected to reflect the company’s values. And in this article, you’ll also meet a few more recent favourites who are partnering with our different properties.
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A Taste of Canada: Our Chefs' Best-loved Ingredients

Creative. Dedicated. Passionate. From coast to coast, the chefs at Germain Hotels’ restaurants count on local products to inspire menus that evolve with the seasons. Here, four of our culinary masters reveal their favourite ingredients. Be prepared… you might find yourself travelling far and wide for a taste!
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Local sourcing: our chefs’ specialty

Incorporating local ingredients into our cuisine doesn't always come naturally to us. But for the chefs in our restaurants across Canada, it’s become second nature! While they continually shape and improve their approach year after year, the experience differs for each of them depending on where they’re located.
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