Spring break is the perfect time to get together with family or friends and explore the best of local flavors. Treat yourself to these 7 family-friendly activities that promise a delicious and convivial break! 🐝 🧀
1. Discover tomatoes in all their forms
Serres Point du Jour
At Serres Point du Jour, you can tour their facilities using interpretation panels and QR codes for a self-guided visit. Don’t forget to stop by their shop, where you’ll find a wide range of products from the Lanaudière region: frozen fruit, honey, caramel, jams, chips and nuts, sauces, salsa, ketchups… and much more! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on local goodies while discovering the secrets of tomato growing. 🍅
2. Take part in farm micro-adventures
Érablière Aux Petits Plaisirs
For an educational and tasty immersion, head to Érablière Aux Petits Plaisirs in the Centre-du-Québec region! Their farm micro-adventures are designed for the whole family: cooking workshops, interpretive tours about maple trees, and a look into artisanal production. 🍁 Here, you’ll learn all about this sweet tradition while soaking up a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Warwick (Centre-du-Québec)
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3. Learn (almost) everything about raw milk cheese
Fromagerie des Grondines
What better way to learn more about making raw milk cheese than visiting the Fromagerie des Grondines? The guided tour includes a trip to the farm to meet the Brown Swiss cows, a look at the production and aging rooms, and of course, a cheese tasting to wrap up the experience in style. 🧀
📍 Deschambault-Grondines (Région de Québec)
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4. Celebrate maple sugaring season with the family
Érablière Charbonneau
For a taste of spring, there’s nothing like a trip to Érablière Charbonneau in Montérégie! On the agenda: taffy on snow, an explanation of how maple syrup is made, tractor rides, a mini farm, a play area and outdoor fireplace, hiking trails through orchards and on the mountain… and of course, an all-you-can-eat traditional sugar shack meal! 🥞
📍 Mont-Saint-Grégoire (Montérégie)
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5. Test your knowledge of honey and bees
Un Goût de Miel
Looking for an indoor activity during spring break? Head to Un Goût de Miel, where they offer workshops to help you better understand the world of bees. 🐝 Plus, throughout spring break, their wooded trail will be exceptionally open so you can put your new knowledge to the test before or after the workshop. Sweet bonus: for every child registered through their website, you’ll receive a free bag of honey candies! 🍬
📍Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton (Centre-du-Québec)
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6. Make your own oil bottle
Ferme TournevenT
Enjoy a unique experience learning how to press oil! The “Make your own oil bottle” activity lets you choose your seeds, press them, filter the oil, and then bottle your very own creation. Perfect for a small group (minimum of 6 people), this workshop walks you through each step, from seed to your 100 ml bottle.
📍 Hébertville (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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7. Rediscover traditional sugar shacks
Tourisme Drummondville
Want to reconnect with the age-old maple sugaring tradition? The beautiful wooded region of Drummondville is home to many sugar shacks where you can celebrate with family or friends. On the Tourisme Drummondville website, you’ll find plenty of places and ideas to properly welcome the return of spring!
📍 Drummondville and surrounding areas
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All of these activities offer a chance to make the most of spring break with your family. Between delicious tastings, farm visits, and interactive experiences, you’ll find plenty to keep everyone entertained—and well fed! Happy spring break to all! 😉
