An Agricultural Getaway in Lanaudière and the Laurentides
Putting together the local farm producers with visitors looking for novelty, agrotourism (or agricultural tourism) is an activity which is gaining more and more in popularity. The regions of Lanaudière and the Laurentides are among Quebec’s most favourable areas for this type of tourism. Once there, you will discover that these two regions are in fact true heavens to introduce you to the wonderful world of agriculture.
Not your Everyday Road
The easiest to way to enjoy a day of agrotourism is obviously to travel on the different tourist routes related to agriculture. These routes will help you find areas where you can find the most producers according to a specific production or not. You will thus be able to come across your favourite products on routes such as Pomme en fête which allows you to find the best orchards in the Laurentides. Other paths such as Les Chemins de campagne will make you discover a range of local products while giving you the opportunity of contemplating the authentic Lanaudière landscape.
Local Food on your Plate
Make a stop in one of the numerous restaurants that will make you appreciate the talent of chefs using regional products to enliven their menu. La Table Champêtre La Rose des Vents, located in Mont-Laurier, as well as the restaurant Au Parfum de la Nature, in Rawdon, offers you meals using essentially local food. Do not miss out on this occasion to enjoy the unique taste of our products and the originality of our chefs.
A Distinctive Wine and Cheese Party
You still want more? Come discover the talents of local wine growers who will surprise you with wines that are more and more recognized. Located in Saint-Sulpice, Domaine de l'Île Ronde will give you the chance to have a taste at the renowned Rosé de l’Île, a wine with generous aromas sold exclusively on site. L'Ambroisie de Mirabel will also surprise you by making you taste maple like never before with its organic and sulfite-free fine maple alcohol.
And since wine always goes well with cheese, do not miss to visit the numerous cheese shops located in these two regions. Have a taste at the famous Windigo, a mead-washed Emmental-style cheese offered at Fromagerie Le P'tit Train du Nord in Mont-Laurier, or enjoy the Volage, a spreadable cheese with a taste of maple and chives at Les Fromages du verger cheese factory in St-Joseph-du-Lac, and finally the delicious sheep cheese of Fromagerie Il était une bergère in Saint-Cuthbert.
In short, there is no doubt that your visit of the Lanaudière and Laurentides regions will not only allow you to come across delectable homemade products, but will also allow you to live the warm welcome of the friendly local producers. Have a nice visit!
