The Story of a Family Recipe
Located in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, on the south shore of Quebec City, Les Jardins Saint-Antoine is a true family business. Founded in 1997 by Normand Cyr, the company proudly carries on a family tradition spanning nearly 30 years, passing a father’s passion on to the next generation. That passion began in the 1960s, when Normand Cyr founded the GoGo Pizza restaurants, renowned for the delicious sauces that topped their pizzas and pasta dishes. A few years after the restaurants closed, he launched Les Jardins Saint-Antoine to share the pasta sauce that everyone kept asking for.
The Next Generation
Today, Normand Cyr’s children, Geneviève and Charles-Alexandre, proudly carry on the family business that everyone in the family has helped build. Through their shared dedication and hard work, Les Jardins Saint-Antoine has grown into a thriving, successful company. Today, its products are available in more than 250 retail locations, thanks to the exceptional flavour, freshness, and outstanding quality that have earned the loyalty of customers across Quebec.
A family tradition of crafting unique, high-quality sauces for over 20 years.
Artisan Craftsmanship: The Taste of Carefully Crafted Quality
The true secret behind Les Jardins Saint-Antoine is, of course, the sauce. From the very beginning, it’s the traditional production methods that have given our sauces the simple yet refined character that customers have come to love.
We take great pride in preserving an authentic, handcrafted approach at every stage of production. From the kettle to the grocery store shelf, every step is done by hand—from preparing the ingredients and slow cooking the sauce to filling each jar. By keeping mechanization to a minimum, we maximize flavour, quality, and authenticity.
Normand Cyr
Founder
Normand is the founder of Les Jardins Saint-Antoine. For many years, he handled every aspect of the business—from production to sales. When Geneviève took over the company’s entire customer base after completing her studies, Normand turned his full attention to production.
To this day, he still starts each production run in the early hours of the morning, ensuring every batch is prepared with the same care and dedication that have defined the company from the beginning.
Diane Fortin
No Official Title… But Absolutely Indispensable
Diane has always been involved in the family business—whether she planned to be or not! After retiring, she was officially “recruited” to take charge of labeling and boxing the sauces.
Beyond these responsibilities, Diane is always ready to lend a hand wherever she’s needed, making her an invaluable part of the Les Jardins Saint-Antoine team.
Charles-Alexandre Cyr
Production
Charles-Alexandre is responsible for production. From a young age, he has been involved in every aspect of Les Jardins Saint-Antoine, accompanying Normand on deliveries and helping prepare for the daily production runs.
Known for his big heart, resourcefulness, and exceptional work ethic, Charles-Alexandre proudly carries on the family’s tradition of quality and craftsmanship.
Geneviève Cyr
Sales & Distribution
Geneviève is responsible for sales and distribution. Like her brother, she has been involved in the family business from a young age, balancing school with work.
Upon graduating from university, she took over the entire Les Jardins Saint-Antoine customer base and has continued to build strong relationships with retailers while helping grow the family business.