The Coteau-du-Lac tour

Site of the first lock canal in North America

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

Time

1/2 day

# of stops

4 stops

Distance

6 km

Stops

1 Vignoble de Pomone
2 La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac
3 Kayaks et SUP au canal de Soulanges
4 Lieu historique national de Coteau-du-Lac

Vignoble de Pomone 1

144, chemin de la Rivière Delisle Sud - Coteau du Lac, Québec J0P 1B0

514 929-3166

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!

La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac 2

75, route 201 - Coteau du Lac, Québec J0P 1B0

450 288-4824

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!

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Kayaks et SUP au canal de Soulanges 3

20, rue Principale - Coteau du Lac, Québec J0P 1B0

438 405-2300

During the summer, it is now possible to experience the canal in a whole new way! Paddling! In downtown Coteau-du-Lac, directly on the Soulanges bicycle path, a rental container for non-motorized boats is installed. Perfect for cooling off on hot summer days! There are single, double kayaks and paddle boards. Consult canaldesoulanges.ca for current prices. At all time, children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent for rental. Please remember to bring sunscreen, a bottle of water, a snack and appropriate clothing. Ready to paddle?

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Lieu historique national de Coteau-du-Lac 4

308-A, chemin du Fleuve - Coteau du Lac, Québec J0P 1B0

450 763-5631

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!