Summer is the perfect time to get outside and play! Whether it’s running between rows of strawberries, observing a giant beehive or sampling cheese, Quebec is full of simple, tasty activities. Here are 9 family-friendly activities to enjoy this summer in Quebec! 🍓🐐
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1. Family strawberry mission!
Ferme Quinn
From Wednesday to Monday, late June to mid-July, Quinn Farm invites young and old to experience the joy of strawberry picking! It’s the perfect activity for curious (and greedy!) kids, with fields to explore and baskets to fill. Reservations required, smiles guaranteed! 🌞👩🌾
📍 Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot (Montérégie)
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2. Exploring a giant beehive
Miellerie Lune de Miel
From June 24 to September 1, Miellerie Lune de Miel offers a daily family visit at 10 or 11 a.m. on the life of bees. On the program: an educational cartoon, a glass hive to observe with a magnifying glass, immersion in a giant hive, honey tasting (12 flavors!) and a meeting with the alpacas. With playground and picnic terrace, it’s the perfect activity for a magical day near Sherbrooke! 🍯🦙
3. Games, animals and apple trees
Domaine Lafrance
At Domaine Lafrance, children are the kings of the orchard! Every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., they can play in the outdoor playground and meet the animals at the mini-farm, right in the heart of the Laurentians. A simple and joyful outing to enjoy summer with your family! 🐐 🍏
📍 Saint-Joseph-du-Lac (Laurentides)
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4. Farmhouse ice cream and poutine
Fromagerie L’Ancêtre
In Bécancour, take a gourmet break at Fromagerie L’Ancêtre! On the terrace, enjoy a poutine made with the fresh cheese curds of the day, then indulge in a soft homemade ice cream made with organic cream. Natural, tasty, fla-fla-free with chocolate dipping or in a topped cup… kids (and parents!) will be asking for more! 🧀 🍨
📍 Bécancour (Centre-du-Québec)
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5. Sweet microadventures in the countryside
Aux Petits Plaisirs
In Warwick, enjoy a family getaway filled with discoveries at Aux Petits Plaisirs! Young and old alike will love the maple butter brewing workshops, sweet cone making and guided tour of the sugar bush. All in an enchanting setting, with a La Totale package for true maple enthusiasts! Reservations required. 🍬🌳
📍 Warwick (Centre-du-Québec)
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6. Young beekeepers
Un Goût de Miel
At Un Goût de Miel, curious children (and their parents!) will love discovering the secrets of the beehive with beekeeper Nathalie. Using an interpretive beehive, she explains everything from honey and wax to pollen and royal jelly, before moving on to taste original honeys made on site, such as orange-ginger and strawberry! A tasty and educational activity, perfect for awakening spirits. 🍯🌼
📍Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton (Centre-du-Québec)
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7. Lively weekends at Marché Jean-Talon
Marchés publics de Montréal
This summer, Jean-Talon Market becomes the ultimate family event, with free, fun programming! From June 7 to October 19, every weekend features activities designed with the little ones (and the big ones!) in mind. Highlights include the Grande journée des petits entrepreneurs (June 7), a watercolour workshop inspired by market flowers (June 14), an edible flower workshop (June 15) and a vegetable carving workshop (June 21). Add to this culinary demonstrations, musical performances and picnic areas, and you’ve got a market that’s as tasty as it is fun to visit with the whole family! 🍅 🎶
8. Family day at the farm
L’Arc-en-Ciel du Paradis
Summer at L’Arc-en-ciel du Paradis farm is a real treat for the whole family! From the pick-your-own fruit and vegetables (strawberries, corn, squash and much more!) to the children’s playground, picnic areas and kiosk brimming with fresh produce, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect place to breathe in the fresh air, get moving, enjoy a snack… and gently unwind. 🌽🛝
📍 Cap-Santé (Région de Québec)
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9. Discovering the flavours of yesteryear
Vieille Fromagerie Perron
At the Vieille Fromagerie Perron, children are invited to discover the tasty world of cheese through two fun and educational workshops: one to learn how to taste like the pros, the other to make their own butter the old-fashioned way! A moment of pure family fun, perfect for introducing children to the skills of yesteryear, in a playful atmosphere! 🧀 👩👧👦
📍 Saint-Prime (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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10. Gourmet immersion and animal cuddles
L’Orée des Champs
May 25 kicks off the tourist season at L’Orée des Champs. This festive event brings together young and old alike around original activities: a cuddle park with the animals, a fun rally in the fields, and the discovery of a brand-new workshop to become a master pork butcher. A warm immersion in farm life, perfect for forging bonds with those who farm and transform with passion. 🐐👨🌾
📍 Saint-Nazaire (Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)
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And there you have it, enough to fill the summer with beautiful memories! 🧺
Sometimes all it takes is a handful of strawberries or an impromptu picnic to turn an ordinary day into a magical moment. So strap on the sandals, fill up the water bottles… and off we go! 🌞🍯
