Pontiac Farm Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau

The Pontiac is a region known for it’s incredible agritourism sector. With a wide variety of amazing family-run farms, there is no better location to experience the farm life, encounter unique animals, learn about some of the food we love and cherish, and meet the passionate farmers responsible for such fantastic products. Join Aventure Outaouais for this unique local experience while we visit 4 locations throughout the Pontiac region of the Outaouais. From alpacas, yaks, ostriches, and chickens, to a family-run cider mill, this day is full surprises. Pet an alpaca, savor some of the best apple pie, and get up close to some ostriches, all while meeting the most incredible farmers. This tour also includes a full lunch prepared by the cider mill. 

Here are the 4 locations we will be visiting on this tour:

• Ferme Pure Conscience: With sustainability and organic farming at the top of their priority, they are known for their incredible organic chicken eggs and their yak! You will be able to visit the yak and the chickens, while learning about their farming techniques. Plus, you will be able to taste some yak, a rare but delicious meat.
• Coronation Hall Cider Mills: This family-run cider mill offers a wide range of products, from their amazing traditional English cider, to their delicious apple pies, guests will be able to visit their orchard, taste some of their products, and have lunch in their traditional dance hall which dates back to the 1940'. 
• Willow Lane Alpacas: A unique hands-on experience awaits, where curiosity is encouraged, and exploration is welcome. Discover and get up close with their amazing Huacaya Alpacas. Learn about process of making the different alpaca products while getting to pet a few of these amazing creatures. 
• Ostribee Farm: This incredible ostriche farm offers guests the possibility to get up close with these unique animals. Learn about these incredible creatures and what it takes to raise them. 

The Pontiac Farm Tour is offered every Friday from mid-June until the end of September from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour is run in our bus with groups of up to 14 people. Many pick-up and drop-off options are available (see Pick up/Drop off section for more information). Pick-ups will occur up to 45 minutes before the beginning of the tour. You can choose a preferred pick-up location at checkout and a specific pick-up time will be sent to you by email 72h prior to your tour. 

The price includes transportation, your awesome guide, private tour with the farmers at each location, lunch, and the activities. You will be given time to explore the different shops where you can purchase local products and fresh produce. This tour is offered no matter the weather conditions. Umbrellas will be given to guests during the tour in case of rain. This tour is offered in both official languages (English and French).