Unforgettable encounters with furry friends, farm visits with feathered giants and out-of-the-ordinary activities with endearing critters! This is what awaits you on your next farm getaway in Charlevoix.
Farm visits for the family
Day 1
Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul
Day 1
Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul
Before heading all the way down the hill to the heart of Baie-Saint-Paul, take a short left turn onto rang Saint-Antoine to visit the Volières site. In addition to a magnificent view of the river, you can follow an interpretive trail to learn more about the types of animals raised here. Wild boar, pheasants, guinea fowl and quail all make for an enjoyable family outing.
Be sure to stop at the little Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul boutique to sample local products such as wild boar and guinea fowl terrines, or to stock up on sausages and other local meats.
Friendly advice: Ask the team if they have any refreshing goodies stashed away on ice. Don’t forget to share with your foodie friends!
Hôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix
Hôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix
Hôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix is renowned for its amusing herd of highland cows. Photographed time and again, they’ve been popping up on social media for years now, but seeing them in real life is still a must. Behind Hôtel & Spa Le Germain de Charlevoix, enjoy a relaxing moment admiring these magnificent highland cows in a bucolic setting. In the summer you can meet some delightful animals, including alpacas, sheep, chickens and rabbits.
La Ferme Marie-Noëlle Beaulieu
La Ferme Marie-Noëlle Beaulieu
Chemin Saint-Laurent gives you a whole new perspective on the Charlevoix countryside. A small country road surrounded by mountains, century-old houses and farms, including the Marie-Noëlle Beaulieu farm. A warm, colourful place full of surprises for young and old! The little farmhouse’s mission is to help visitors learn more about agricultural life through animated activities and visits. You can book a visit to meet dwarf goats, miniature sheep, chickens and other animals, and you can also enjoy exploring a gigantic corn maze. Enjoy your visit!
Les Montagnards de Charlevoix
Les Montagnards de Charlevoix
Also on Chemin Saint-Laurent, Les Montagnards de Charlevoix offers one or several days living the life of a cowboy! Cowboy enthusiasts can enjoy regular equestrian activities, horseback riding, lodging directly on the ranch and many other surprises!
In winter, you can experience a magical moment with the horses as you explore the Charlevoix countryside in an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage!
Day 2
Centre de l’émeu de Charlevoix
Day 2
Centre de l’émeu de Charlevoix
If you take the Mountain Road, you’ll find a unique farm in Quebec in the heart of the village of Saint-Urbain. The Centre de l’émeu de Charlevoix is home to over 400 emus. Raymonde, the passionate owner, is always happy to guide visitors around her charming site and teach them about the life cycle and peculiarities of this rare bird!
The Centre de l’émeu de Charlevoix, a certified oil-making économusée, shares its knowledge and know-how in the production of emu oil-based body products. You can pick up a few wellness and gourmet products in the boutique before you leave!
La Ferme Basque de Charlevoix
La Ferme Basque de Charlevoix
Just a few minutes from the Centre de l’émeu de Charlevoix, there’s an extraordinary duck farm! La Ferme Basque de Charlevoix offers an extraordinary country vision, with its mountainous landscapes, period farm buildings and charismatic animals. On site, you can meet a number of small animals in the farmyard and admire ducks in their natural habitat.
For several years now, the farm has been offering quality local products, handmade according to Basque traditions. Visit the boutique for duck breast, duck legs, foie gras preserves and much more!
Ferme Éboulmontaise
Ferme Éboulmontaise
La Ferme Éboulmontaise is full of little treasures! The farmhouse boutique offers exceptional homemade products, as well as many local finds for gourmets. On site, you can meet the adorable lambs, cuddle the friendly rabbits and watch the pigs play in the mud.
For an extended nature experience, the Ferme Éboulmontaise offers hikers the chance to stroll along its magnificent trails.
Alpagas Charlevoix
Alpagas Charlevoix
In Les Éboulements, on a vast piece of land overlooking the river, you’ll find our friendly alpacas! Delightful animals with just one wish: to meet you! You can spend a moment with these endearing animals directly at the farm, or even go hiking with them. One thing is for sure: you won’t forget meeting your new furry friends!
Les Écuries entre Monts et Marées
Les Écuries entre Monts et Marées
Whether in the fine sand by the river or in the wild grasses of the mountains, the horses of Écuries entre Monts et Marées take equestrian lovers for a ride through unique landscapes! In Saint-Irénée the team offers three-season rides, courses and training, as well as quality time with the horses.