If you have a thirst for learning as well as the great outdoors, this itinerary is for you! Start at the fruit and vegetable farm, where you’ll discover the secrets of strawberry growing and, of course, taste this delicious berry! Then drive on to the vineyard to learn about various grape varieties and enjoy a VIP tour through the winery’s prized vines. At your next stop, discover the canal from a different angle aboard a kayak or paddleboard. Conclude your day at the historic site, where you’ll journey back in time among the vestiges of the old fortifications.
Coteau-du-Lac
1/2 day
6 km
4 stops
1
Vignoble de Pomone
2
La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac
3
Centre de location au canal de Soulanges
4
Lieu historique national de Coteau-du-Lac
Stop #1
Vignoble de Pomone
When you visit the Vignoble de Pomone, you discover a world of happiness and passion. The vineyard welcomes you on their beautiful terrace for a wine tasting of some of Quebec's finest products, along with cheese and delicatessen platters. Located in the former seas of Champlain, this exceptional terroir produces very high quality wines, winner of several awards at Quebec's Coupe des Nations. On an area of 16 hectares, 28 grape varieties make up the 15 different products of this vineyard. Come and taste it, you will be charmed!
Specializing in the production of strawberries, La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac offers a variety of delicious summer and fall strawberries. Access to U-pick field or get your crate in their boutique. The site promises a colorful family outing! Take a tractor ride through the fields, run through the corn maze, have the children climb the play modules made from recycled materials and enjoy a lunch in their picnic area. Don’t miss their annual activities! Starting in July, the Festifleurs invites you roam through their flower gardens. It's the perfect spot for family photos! At the end of summer, the sunflowers are ready for the Tournesols en fleurs event. Then in the fall, get ready for the Festiv'Halloween! You can pick your own pumpkin, explore the spooky settings and the haunted maze, and even, for the bravest, explore a haunted domain at night!
During the summer season, a rental container offering watercraft and bicycles is located at the bike path park-and-ride lot in Coteau-du-Lac. It's the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day or enjoy a scenic ride along the canal. Choose from single and tandem kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bicycles. When renting, you must provide a valid piece of identification, and youth under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The last rental is available 60 minutes before closing. Be sure to bring sunscreen, a water bottle, and wear appropriate clothing. Ready to discover the canal?
Visit the Lieu historique national de Coteau-du-Lac, home to one of the oldest lock canals in North America as well as the remains of a British fortification. The site brings together over 7,000 years of history along the shores of Lake Saint-François. Explore it by walking the grounds and learning from the interpretive panels available on-site. Enjoy the ever-present natural surroundings and take the opportunity to have a picnic! Consider getting there by bike, as the site is easily accessible via the region’s cycling network. An on-site tourist information station will help you discover other attractions in the area. Now, step into a place rich in history!
