Featured Events, September 23, 2024 2024-09-23 2024-09-23 Quebecgetaways quebecvacances.com Photo credit: Audrey Martin Photographe From October 3 to 20, 2024, Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, the national cranberry capital located in the Centre-du-Québec region, invites visitors to discover all of the secrets of this tart little berry during the Canneberge en fête event! Take a guided tour of the cranberry bog Let yourself be transported to the heart of a cranberry farm, at the height of harvest season! Aboard a tractor-drawn wagon tour, you'll roam the grounds of a local cranberry producer, in a landscape bathed in magnificent bright red. Lasting 60 to 90 minutes, this excursion gives you the chance to admire the expanse of flooded fields, where thousands of tiny scarlet berries float. It's an ideal opportunity to observe the meticulous work of the farmers up close, and to learn more about the techniques involved in farming this berry known for its thousand virtues, from planting to harvesting. Go for the VIP experience For an even more memorable experience, opt for the VIP wagon tour. In addition to the regular wagon ride, you'll enjoy a tangy snack, complete with beverage and cranberry muffin. But what makes this experience truly VIP? Exclusive access to an inflatable pool filled with cranberries to take your best selfies! Imagine yourself dressed in thick rubber boots, plunging into a huge bath of red berries: this unusual activity offers you a unique photo frame to immortalize your visit and create a buzz on social media! Note that reservations are required and that English tours are offered Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Photo credit: Pascal Laroche Enjoy some family fun, too! Cranberry season, which coincides with the flamboyant foliage of fall, is the perfect opportunity for a breath of fresh air with the whole family. After the wonder of a wagon ride through the bog, head to the Discovery Room for a quiz, puzzles and games that kids will love. This outing perfectly combines learning and entertainment, offering families a chance to share some quality time around the star of the party: the cranberry!
Photo credit: Audrey Martin Photographe From October 3 to 20, 2024, Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, the national cranberry capital located in the Centre-du-Québec region, invites visitors to discover all of the secrets of this tart little berry during the Canneberge en fête event! Take a guided tour of the cranberry bog Let yourself be transported to the heart of a cranberry farm, at the height of harvest season! Aboard a tractor-drawn wagon tour, you'll roam the grounds of a local cranberry producer, in a landscape bathed in magnificent bright red. Lasting 60 to 90 minutes, this excursion gives you the chance to admire the expanse of flooded fields, where thousands of tiny scarlet berries float. It's an ideal opportunity to observe the meticulous work of the farmers up close, and to learn more about the techniques involved in farming this berry known for its thousand virtues, from planting to harvesting. Go for the VIP experience For an even more memorable experience, opt for the VIP wagon tour. In addition to the regular wagon ride, you'll enjoy a tangy snack, complete with beverage and cranberry muffin. But what makes this experience truly VIP? Exclusive access to an inflatable pool filled with cranberries to take your best selfies! Imagine yourself dressed in thick rubber boots, plunging into a huge bath of red berries: this unusual activity offers you a unique photo frame to immortalize your visit and create a buzz on social media! Note that reservations are required and that English tours are offered Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Photo credit: Pascal Laroche Enjoy some family fun, too! Cranberry season, which coincides with the flamboyant foliage of fall, is the perfect opportunity for a breath of fresh air with the whole family. After the wonder of a wagon ride through the bog, head to the Discovery Room for a quiz, puzzles and games that kids will love. This outing perfectly combines learning and entertainment, offering families a chance to share some quality time around the star of the party: the cranberry!