Agritourism allows children to learn through hands-on experiences. By naturally engaging multiple senses at once, each discovery becomes more meaningful, more memorable and often much more fun.
👀 Sight
👂 Hearing
👃 Smell
✋ Touch
👅 Taste
Learn where food comes from
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Discover how food is grown, see it in the field, touch the harvest and taste products right where they are produced.
Meet farm animals
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Observe farm animals, hear the sounds they make and, depending on the activity, get up close or even help feed them.
Create quality time together
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Meet local producers
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Listen to the stories and insights of passionate producers as they share their expertise and everyday life.
Enjoy interactive activities
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Enjoy the outdoors
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Take in beautiful landscapes, listen to the sounds of nature and breathe in the scents of flowers, orchards and fields.
More than half of Canadian children exceed the recommended limit of two hours of recreational screen time per day. A day on the farm is a great opportunity to swap screens for discovery, games and hands-on experiences that engage all five senses!
AGES 1 TO 5
AGES 6 TO 10 :
AGES 11 AND UP:
Spring marks the return to the farm and the beginning of a new season of discovery. It’s the perfect time to experience a traditional sugar shack, watch the first crops being planted, learn about the work of local producers and admire orchards in bloom, fields coming back to life, and enjoy spring festivals and events! Maple groves are bustling, flowers begin to bloom and many farms welcome their first newborn animals. It’s the perfect season to discover where the food on our plates begins.
☀️ WHEN HARVESTS ARE IN FULL SWING
Summer is a season of abundance and delicious adventures. Fields are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables ready to be picked, public markets are filled with local products, and agritourism activities are in full swing. Pick-your-own experiences, farm picnics, guided tours, Farm to table dining experiences, as well as food festivals and special events offer countless ways to enjoy the flavours of Québec while spending quality time together as a family.
🍂 WHEN FLAVOURS ARE AT THEIR PEAK
Autumn is a true celebration of Québec’s local flavours. It’s the season of apples, squash, grapes and abundant harvest that inspire comforting seasonal dishes. As the landscape turns brilliant shades of red, orange and gold, local producers celebrate the fruits of their labour through tastings, grape harvests, pick-your-own experiences, and seasonal festivals and events. It’s also the perfect time to cook with local ingredients and stock your pantry with the flavours of the harvest.
✔ Check the business’s opening hours.
✔ Book your visit or activity in advance, if required.
✔ Explore the activities available for your children’s age group.
✔ Check which on-site amenities are available (washrooms, picnic areas, farm shop, baby changing station, etc.).
✔ Find out whether food is available on site or if it’s best to bring a picnic lunch.
🎒 WHAT TO PACK
IF YOU’RE VISITING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
A few essentials that can make the day even more enjoyable:
🍎 Snacks
👕 A change of clothes
🍼 Baby essentials
🧸 A favourite blanket or small toy for the trip
👶 An all-terrain stroller or baby carrier, depending on the activity
Québec is full of delicious experiences the whole family can enjoy. Find your next destination, get inspired by our recommendations and meet the passionate producers and artisans who bring local flavours to life.
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Activities and experiences designed for children
Indoor or outdoor play areas
Farm animals to see and discover
Family packages or special rates
Accessible baby changing station
Free access to washrooms
Free drinking water
Rest areas, patios or picnic tables
Family-friendly parking (for strollers, larger vehicles and easy access to the entrance)
A farm shop with products or souvenirs for children
