Don't miss this gourmet agritourism itinerary in the Lanaudière region! During your stay in the region, you'll discover people with different skills, but with one thing in common: a passion for their land and its good products. Bison, donkeys, fruit, honey, this getaway will have you wanting to explore all the treasures of Lanaudière!
Bison once lived alongside mammoths. There were millions of them on the Great Plains of America. Josée Toupin and her husband Alain Demontigny, owner-founders of La Terre des Bisons in Rawdon, were charmed by these majestic animals, made for life in a herd. They began their breeding operation 20 years ago with two females and one male. Today, their herd numbers around a hundred animals, living peacefully in a vast area where they eat in the pasture as they please, naturally. On site, visitors can hike a 1.2 km trail to observe the impressive bison, as well as the elk that were welcomed to the land two years ago. At the boutique, you can buy different cuts of bison meat, as well as Tartins, tasty cretonnades and terrines made from bison and elk. A visit the whole family will long remember!
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec
Address La Terre des Bisons: 6855, chemin Parkinson, Rawdon, J0K 1S0, Tél.: 450 834-6718.
L'Asinerie Âne Gardien is the perfect stopover for families. This refuge, home to 19 donkeys, is perfect for children: you can brush the donkeys, walk them through the forest and explore the interpretive trails to learn about the fascinating history of these animals. As well as interacting with the donkeys, the Asinerie offers ecological donkey milk products, available in their boutique. These natural products, such as donkey milk and long-lasting deodorant, help support this refuge dedicated to donkeys in foster care. Visitors return year after year, enchanted by the educational experience and direct contact with these loving creatures.
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec
Address L'Asinerie Âne Gardien: 541, pied de la montagne, Sainte-Mélanie (Québec), J0K 3A0. Tél. : 450 889-8456
Did you know that there's a Bee Safari at Miel de Chez-Nous in Sainte-Mélanie? It's an amusing name for a honeyed, educational activity where, protected by a mosquito net, you can witness the opening of a beehive (reservations recommended). The family-friendly site includes a mini-farm, a park, a bee museum housed in a century-old building, a picnic area and a gift store. Among other things, you can buy a buzzing range of honeys and caramels made on site. Suzanne Scultéty, co-owner and daughter of the company's founder, reveals that people make a detour to fill up on the fleur de sel variety.
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec.
Address Miel de Chez Nous: 1391, rang du Pied-de-la-Montagne, Sainte-Mélanie, J0K 3A0, Tél.: 450 889-5208.
is a family outing par excellence. This enchanting place invites you to pick juicy blueberries and enjoy a variety of activities for all ages. With a playground equipped with inflatables, swings and even a mini-farm, there's plenty to keep the kids entertained while the adults savor the tranquility of the site.
Be sure to visit the kiosk where, in addition to fresh fruit, you'll find a tempting selection of local products such as pies, jams and frozen treats. With an exceptional picking experience, high-quality fruit and friendly staff, every visit is a memorable one!
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec.
Address Bleuetière Asselin : 296, rang Saint-Henri, Lanoraie (Québec), J0K 1E0. Tél. : (450) 887-1983
Josiane Cormier takes over from her father André Cormier at the family market-garden farm in l'Assomption. Just as his father, Albani, took over from Josiane, so too do six other generations, from Albani to Joseph, Alfred, Urgel, Benjamin and finally François Cormier, the first to cultivate the land in 1790. Passionate about farming, André and Josiane cultivate their land responsibly, without unnecessary use of chemical inputs. They sell the fruits and vegetables from their harvests directly at the farm, where you can buy, according to the season: asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins and more. Ferme André Cormier also has a kitchen where produce from their fields can be transformed into pies, cakes, marinades, jams and other mouth-watering delights.
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec
Address Ferme Cormier: 160, rang de l'Achigan, L'Assomption, J5W 3M7, Tél.: 450 589-5019.
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec
Address Les Fous-Braques : 760 montée Masson, Mascouche (Québec), J7K 3B6. Tél. : 450-966-0666
Establishment recognized by Terroir et Saveurs du Québec
Address Distillerie Grand Dérangement:44 Rue Marcel-Lépine, Saint-Jacques, QC J0K 2R0, Cell: (450) 499-1929
