Activities

CHOOSE 3 OR 4 ACTIVITIES AMONG THESE VISITS ; PACKAGES AND COSTS WILL BE BUILT WITH THEM. A Heritage Tour of Joliette introduces you to our regional capital. Les Moniales Bénédictines,Joliette : Visit an order of nuns who open the doors of their chapel, then invite us to their shop where they sell chocolate and caramel made at the abbey. Heavenly tastes! Bonsaï Gros-Bec Nursery at St-Alphonse-Rodriguez specializes in bonzai (miniature potted trees) and penjing (miniature landscapes). Atelier de verre l’Oiseau de Bois (glass workshop), Ste-Marcelline-de-Kildare:  Here glass is fused to bring to life various decorative or useful items. Shop on premises. Le Vieux Palais de Justice at l’Assomption is the oldest circuit law court in Quebec. Fleurs et Délices,Terrebonne : An original agrifood enterprise promoting the appreciation of edible flowers and little-known aromatic herbs. Enjoy an entirely new taste experience. Concert – Music of Yesterday and Today with the quartet Les Cordes Sympathiques. Enjoy a soft moment with this private concert…in Mascouche. The Gilles Villeneuve Museumin Berthierville: learn all about the life of this auto-racing legend and see some wonderful cars. La Courgerie, Ste-Élisabeth:  Over 250 varieties of autumn and winter squashes and gourds, plus thousands of pumpkins and decorative corn. Tasting included. Domaine Le Mernois in St-Thomas: tour a vineyard with almost 10,000 vines and see how their four types of wine are produced. Includes tasting. Marie-Reine-des-Cœurs (religious sanctuary); the Chertsey diocesan centre invites you on a guided visit to three chapels of sanctuary. Coffee served on arrival. Saint-Seraphim church in Rawdon : visit a small Russian Orthodox church with its Byzantine onion domes and its own cemetery. Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site at St-Lin-Laurentides : get a real sense of everyday 19th century life through the story of Canada’s first francophone Prime Minister. La Maison Antoine-Lacombe, St-Charles-Borromée : This historic house will delight you with various exhibits of artworks, as well its lovely English and French gardens. Snack included (coffee, juice and cookies). Le Musée d’art de Joliette(art museum) offers an exceptional panorama of traditional and contemporary art. Discover the works of some of Quebec’s most popular artists, including Riopelle, Fortin, Hébert and Borduas. Guided tour of various exhibits. At Rawdon’s Dorwin Waterfall, situated on the magnificent Ouareau River, hear a telling of a beautiful North American Indian legend. The Moore Garden at Mascouche is a true ecological wonder, set on a beautiful hillside. The gardener will reveal some of his horticultural secrets. Équibec in Mascouche is an establishment specializing in the breeding and sale of quarter horses. Explanatory talk from the owner and demonstration in one of the rings. Ile-des-Moulins Historic Site, Terrebonne : guided tour of this 19th century pre-industrial complex – one of Quebec’s greatest successes in preserving its heritage. Historic Tour of Old Terrebonne with a stop at La Maison de Pays where local produce and the works of Lanaudière artists and artisans are featured. Souvenir shop. Les Blés d’Art, Crabtree: We meet the painter Julien Froment in his studio, where he talks about his personal style and its evolution. La ferme d’asperges Harnois, St-Thomas : The leading asparagus producer in Quebec invites you to learn more about this vegetable, which is harvested early. Tasting included – available in May and June. La Bergerie des Neiges, St-Ambroise-de-Kildare: A sheep farm where the shepherd will share with you his passion for breeding sheep, and also talk about the challenges the farm faces in the 21st century. Les ateliers Cimon, Ste-Marcelline-de-Kildare:  they invite you to learn about the craft of hat making in a tour of their Économusée. LUNCHS : Gastronomic inn-style dining at l’Auberge de la Montagne Coupée, St-Jean-de-Matha; La Rôtisserie La Victorienne, Lavaltrie : Restaurant situated on the King’s Road and offering some very tasty chicken dishes. Le Manoir des Laurentides, Saint-Donat : Enjoy the renowned gastronomy of this hotel on the banks of Lake Archambault. Le Château Joliette : An enjoyable meal in the leading hotel of Lanaudière’s regional capital. Full buffet at Le Jardin d’Aphrodite, St-Charles-Borromée La Seigneurie des Patriotes in l’Assomption : Buffet featuring the regional flavours of Lanaudière in the cozy, private atmosphere of a rustic restaurant. Montcalm Golf Club in St-Liguori: excellent meal at the clubhouse, in a lush green setting.