The Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) Open House is back, inviting Quebecers to discover dozens of local businesses in their region. And guess what? Lanaudière is no exception!
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., several local farms will open their doors wide to offer you a day full of agritourism discoveries. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet passionate producers, sample the bounty of our region, and enjoy an unforgettable time in the countryside. Here are the host farms and businesses to explore during the Open House. Plenty of activities await visitors of all ages.
JARDINS ARÔMES ET SAVEURS | SAINTE-MÉLANIE
Come and soak up the scents, discoveries, and tranquility at Jardins Arômes et Saveurs. During the Open House, you can take part in an educational workshop on medicinal plants, meet farm animals, sample delicious products made with lavender and herbs, pick your own produce, and enjoy the friendly, musical atmosphere. Here, there are no pesticides or herbicides: everything is grown by hand, with respect for nature and a constant focus on sustainability. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with the earth, the growers, and the bounty it offers us.
GRAND DÉRANGEMENT DISTILLERY | SAINT-JACQUES
From the fields to the bottle, the Grand Dérangement Distillery invites you to discover another side of agriculture in the Lanaudière region. Based in Saint-Jacques, the company is involved in both crop farming and spirits production. A tour here will give you a better understanding of how locally grown ingredients are transformed into authentic local products.
MIEL DE CHEZ NOUS | SAINTE-MÉLANIE
Founded in 1969, this beekeeping farm invites you to dive into the fascinating world of bees through an interpretation center, an observatory, and an educational program that’s as fun as it is informative. You’ll get to meet the animals, run into a mascot, satisfy your sweet tooth with tastings, and even stop by the shop or the dairy. Here, every drop of honey and every scrap of wax is put to good use, all with a sustainable and artisanal approach. A hive of activities to discover with the whole family!
LES SERRES POINT DU JOUR | L'ASSOMPTION
Come discover Les Serres Point du Jour, a young, award-winning, and passionate company that is revolutionizing tomato farming in Lanaudière. Since 2022, it has been growing specialty tomatoes in state-of-the-art greenhouses and production tunnels, focusing on sustainable innovation and sustainable agriculture. During the open house, you can tour the facilities, attend an educational workshop, meet some animals, enjoy local tastings, listen to music, and even run into a friendly mascot! It’s a great opportunity to discover how Quebec technologies can grow the future… right in your own backyard.
TERRE DES BISONS | RAWDON
On September 13, head to Rawdon for an immersive experience in the impressive world of big game at Terre des Bisons. Spanning 400 acres, this family-run farm raises about 100 bison and 15 elk with the utmost respect for nature. During the open house, you’ll be able to explore the interpretive center, watch an immersive 180-degree projection, sample homemade products, meet the animals, enjoy the kids’ play area, take a tractor ride, and let the music lull you into a peaceful state. It’s an educational, festive, and gourmet outing, perfect for the whole family.
RUSTIK ALPAGA | L'ASSOMPTION
Come meet some gentle alpacas at Rustik Alpaga, a family-run farm where everything is done with love and respect for nature. Since 2015, the farm has been raising about thirty Huacaya alpacas, whose fiber is handcrafted into beautiful products available at the on-site shop. You’ll learn more about the processing, observe the animals up close, chat with passionate producers, and discover an eco-friendly farm, complete with a thriving maple grove. An outing that combines charm, craftsmanship, and authentic Lanaudière hospitality!
SAINT-THOMAS VINEYARD
Stop by the Saint-Thomas Vineyard to experience the passion of a local business that blends agriculture with innovation. Across 105 acres, they grow asparagus, beans, and grapes—all without using herbicides in the vineyards and with a deep respect for the environment. Producing 25,000 bottles of wine each year, this award-winning winery invites you to sample its finest vintages. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover local, refined, and sustainable expertise… glass in hand!
AU JARDIN DES NOIX | SAINT-AMBROISE-DE-KILDARE
Come discover a little-known culinary gem! With more than 4,000 walnut trees planted since 2007 and an impressive harvest of black walnuts and hazelnuts, this pioneering farm welcomes you for a day full of discoveries. You can take part in educational workshops, watch equipment demonstrations, sample surprising products, hop aboard a tractor for a tour of the hazelnut grove, and enjoy the musical atmosphere. Here, everything is grown naturally, without chemical inputs, with deep respect for the land. An experience as delicious as it is inspiring!
DOMAINE NASENKA | L'ASSOMPTION
If you’d like to meet majestic Highland cattle and learn more about a farm that respects both animals and nature, Domaine Nasenka is opening its pastures to you on September 13. Spanning over 60 acres, this family-run farm raises about 60 head of cattle outdoors year-round, without using barns. You’ll have the chance to learn about their animal-welfare-focused farming practices, participate in an educational workshop, and observe the animals in a peaceful setting. It’s a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the rustic world of a local farm where every action is carried out with care… and a lot of heart.
LA SEIGNEURIE DES PATRIOTES | L'ASSOMPTION
On September 13, come discover a unique place where nature, fine dining, and livestock farming come together perfectly. At La Seigneurie des Patriotes, fallow deer are raised in a respectful environment, and you’re invited to savor their products right at the rustic dining table or in the farm shop. During the open house, you can take a tractor ride, observe the animals, sample homemade products, and explore this estate that blends tradition, forest, and passion. A wonderful opportunity to experience the nobility of the terroir… the big-game version!
MONDOR VINEYARD | LANORAIE
Immerse yourself in the world of winemaking at a family-run farm that has been in operation for four generations. With 40,000 vines spread across 35 acres, this vineyard produces approximately 60,000 kg of grapes each year, all of which are processed on-site into delicious wines. During the open house, you can participate in an educational workshop, pick your own grapes, and taste the estate’s wines in an idyllic setting. Here, they rely on homemade compost, mechanical weeding, and the natural protection provided by snow to cultivate their vines with respect for the environment. An authentic, local wine-tasting getaway… full of character!
Discover other producers and agritourism businesses in Lanaudière through the “Goûtez Lanaudière!” gourmet tourism circuits!
