Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors, eat new things and discover the tastiest things Quebec has to offer. Here are 11 outdoor gourmet and nature activities perfect for making the most of summer, from picnics at the farm to pick-your-own, gourmet breaks at the orchard… Nothing complicated: just good produce, beautiful scenery, and the pleasure of being outdoors! 🌻 🐝
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1- Tender discoveries at the heart of a family farm 🐇
Ferme La Rabouillère
With flower gardens, trails, rabbits to cuddle, sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas to feed, and a host of animals to discover (peacocks, miniature horses, pheasants, and more!), young and old alike will leave light-hearted and amazed. 🦙 After visiting the farm and the animals, it’s time to indulge! You can order a tasty picnic menu to enjoy on site: discovery platter, sandwiches, wraps, homemade mini-pogos and other delights that will delight the whole family! 🧺
📍 St-Valérien-de-Milton (Montérégie)
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2- Gourmet break in the orchard 🍎
La Capsule Temporelle
In a bucolic setting, the cider house invites you to discover its artisanal ciders during a convivial tasting session. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the cider house also offers a pretty boutique filled with local delicacies: honey, maple syrup, popcorn… And if you’ve got a little time on your hands, sit under the apple trees to enjoy the calm of the orchard and the fresh country air. A perfect moment to share with friends or family. 🍏 🌳
3- Gourmet stop for cyclists 🚲
Gourmande Boutique
Located just off the Circuit des Grandes-Fourches bike path, Gourmande Boutique is the perfect stop for cyclists! Replenish your energy with a local snack, fill your water bottle with fresh water, and even take advantage of a repair kit if your bike is playing tricks on you. A veritable Ali Baba’s cave for lovers of local produce, you’ll find a multitude of artisanal and local products to sample on the spot. Before you set off again, pick up a tourist guide to the region… and a little something for the road! 🚲🥖
📍 Sherbrooke (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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4- Apple picking and cider tasting 🍎
Équinoxe – Ferme cidricole
From Labor Day on, pick-your-own apples are in full swing at Ferme Équinoxe! Here, we pick organically, with a glass of cider in hand and a smile on our faces. Dogs are welcome too, both in the restaurant and in the orchard. Because a good time should be shared with the whole family! 🍏🥂
📍 Farnham (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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5- Gourmet waterside picnic 🍽️
Domaine Jolivent
Three gourmet formulas to take away or enjoy on site await you this summer at Domaine Jolivent: L’Échappée Belle (sandwich, salad, homemade lemonade), the Pique-nique Jolivent pour deux (cheese, mini-quiches, local beer) and the Pique-nique champêtre, which you can customize at the boutique. Ideal for a gourmet break by the private pond, in an enchanting setting! 🧀🍋
📍Lac-Brome (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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6- Seasonal picking and farm pleasures 🥕
L’Arc-en-Ciel-du-Paradis
Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, beans, cucumbers, carrots and sweet corn, depending on what’s available at the time. To round things off, enjoy a moment of relaxation in the picnic areas set up on site, and store at their kiosk, which is overflowing with freshly picked produce every day! For a sweet touch, try the homemade popsicles made from fruit grown on site. Looking for lunch? Stop by nearby P’tit Patelin, then enjoy your meal at the farm! 🍓
📍 Cap-Santé (Région de Québec)
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7- A floral and gourmet interlude 🌸
Les Jardins des 5 Sens
In Mirabel, Les Jardins des 5 sens promises an enchanted interlude! Explore their themed ornamental gardens, herbs and edible flowers, then settle in for a bucolic picnic with friends, family or loved ones. While you’re there, enjoy a herbal tea or homemade floral lemonade in the tearoom, and discover gourmet treasures in the local boutique. A veritable feast for the eyes… and all the other senses! 🫖🌼
8- Cherries and country picnics 🍒
Labonté de la pomme
In early July, head to Oka to pick your own delicious Morello cherries at Labonté de la pomme! After filling your baskets, extend the pleasure with a bistro lunch, an epicurean picnic under the apple trees, or a tasting board of 4 homemade ciders. A gourmet, festive outing where summer tastes of happiness… and cherries! 🌳
9- Farm picnic to share 🧺
Ferme Ambrosia
After your tour of the farm, settle in for a gourmet picnic in the farm’s landscaped area! Try one of our new sharing boards or a duck sandwich, all prepared on site with artisanal boreal-scented products. Whether you’re solo, a couple or a gang, this is the perfect place to savor Charlevoix in all its simplicity and generosity! 🥪🌿
📍 Saint-Hilarion (Charlevoix)
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10- Picnic at the hydomellerie 🐝
Tourisme Victoriaville et sa Région présente la Miellerie King
Summertime means…picnics! And just in time, Miellerie King has put together a picnic basket full of gourmet discoveries, including several carefully selected local products. Cheeses, honey, smoked salmon, guinea fowl terrine, bread, raw vegetables with dip and chocolates are all featured. To accompany it all, enjoy a bottle of mead made from pure, unpasteurized honey harvested from their own beehives. Reserve your basket and come on out for a picnic! 🍯
📍 Kingsey Falls (Centre-du-Québec)
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11- U-pick berries in Centre-du-Québec 🫐
Tourisme Centre-du-Québec
Tourisme Centre-du-Québec invites you to enjoy a simple and delightful experience! In July, head to Ferme La Ricardière in Inverness to pick strawberries and raspberries to the rhythm of the harvest. A great outdoor activity, to be enjoyed with family and friends, that smells just like summer! 🌞👩🌾
📍 Inverness (Centre-du-Québec)
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Happy discoveries, bon appétit and happy summer! 🌻
