- A Heritage Tour of Joliette introduces you to our regional capital; plus, choose between: Les Moniales Bénédictines, 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! Or the Cathedrale of Joliette.
- Bonsaï Gros-Bec Nursery at St-Alphonse-Rodriguez specializes in bonzai (miniature potted trees) and penjing (miniature landscapes).
- Boutique Transparence (glass workshop) , Ste-Marcelline-de-Kildare: Here glass is fused to bring to life various decorative or useful items. Shop on premises. (not possible on Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
- 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 Museum in 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.
- Oliveraies Stavropoulos in St-Liguori is an establishment that bottles a type of extra-virgin olive oil from Greece called “La Belle Excuse”. Tour their own vineyard and enjoy a tasting of bread, olive oil and wine.
- 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.
- Le Jardin de la Passion (flower garden) at St-Jacques-de-Montcalm is elegantly beautiful – a magnificent visual treat!
- 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.
- Abbaye Val Notre-Dame, St-Jean-de-Matha: visit of the church and the boutique of Cistercian monks.
- Terre des Bisons, Rawdon : Visit the farm of bisons in tractor, tasting and shop.
- Miel de Chez-Nous, Ste-Mélanie: Explanation of the hive, tasting and shop.
- Délices d'Antan, Berthierville: come on and buy those tasteful "beignes à la patate" (donuts made with potatoes).
- Vignoble St-Gabriel, St-Gabriel-de-Brandon: visit of the vineyard, tasting and shop.
- Nect'Art de Fleurs, St-Ambroise: visit, tasting and shop.
LUNCHS :
- Gastronomic inn-style dining at l'Auberge de la Montagne Coupée, St-Jean-de-Matha;
- La Distinction,, Joliette : Fine cuisine – beautiful place near the amphitheatre of the Festival de Lanaudière.
- Le Tournesol restaurant,, Rawdon; home style cooking… hearty and delicious!
- Château Joliette,, Joliette… very good meal in the most important hotel of the region of Joliette.
- Au Vieux Duluth restaurant,, Terrebonne; unique dishes and generous portions of top quality food.
- 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.
- Buffet des Continents, Mascouche : meals from all over the world.
- Kenny restaurant, Rawdon: Meal with theme of the Eastern Europe
- Moisson Dorée, Berthierville: "home made" buffet.
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