Summer's Guidebook
Food scene
The restaurant I run! We specialize in farm-to-table food with killer cocktails, local beers and an extensive wine list.
Come enjoy the great vibes Wednesday to Sunday!
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Taverne de la Ferme
24 Rue BridgeThe restaurant I run! We specialize in farm-to-table food with killer cocktails, local beers and an extensive wine list.
Come enjoy the great vibes Wednesday to Sunday!
Right around the corner from us you simply MUST visit this spot for the best latte & croissant in town!
They also serve bistro style breakfast & lunch.
Tuesday to Saturday.
La Boutique Fermière / The Farmhouse Boutique
45 Rue LambtonRight around the corner from us you simply MUST visit this spot for the best latte & croissant in town!
They also serve bistro style breakfast & lunch.
Tuesday to Saturday.
Our local ice cream stand, open mid-April to mid-September.
A sweet treat a very short walk from us.
Bar Laitier Ormstown
Our local ice cream stand, open mid-April to mid-September.
A sweet treat a very short walk from us.
An Irish Pub in an idyllic setting. We recommend reservations.
Great fish & chips, Irish beers on tap and a beautiful countryside setting. Wed - Sun in the summer; Thurs - Sun in the winter.
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Bar Le Vieux Pub A Rockburn
2461 Mnt de RockburnAn Irish Pub in an idyllic setting. We recommend reservations.
Great fish & chips, Irish beers on tap and a beautiful countryside setting. Wed - Sun in the summer; Thurs - Sun in the winter.
Great local restaurant. Definitely reserve ahead.
They also have mini putt & an ice cream stand with boozy milkshakes in the summer.
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La Marine Marchande & CO
559 Rue HébertGreat local restaurant. Definitely reserve ahead.
They also have mini putt & an ice cream stand with boozy milkshakes in the summer.
A 50's diner with great pizzas/subs/burgers.
They had a fire recently but have since rebuilt - the dining room reopens November 1, 2023.
Go for the kitchy decor or order ahead for takeout.
Express 57
A 50's diner with great pizzas/subs/burgers.
They had a fire recently but have since rebuilt - the dining room reopens November 1, 2023.
Go for the kitchy decor or order ahead for takeout.
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot to see the river from.
If you have a kayak/canoe/SUP there is a public dock here during the summer. Make sure to start by going upstream as there are small rapids near Maison Bridge/Taverne de la Ferme
Parc Lambton
Beautiful spot to see the river from.
If you have a kayak/canoe/SUP there is a public dock here during the summer. Make sure to start by going upstream as there are small rapids near Maison Bridge/Taverne de la Ferme
Skatepark Ormstown
Our local skatepark - kid-friendly and very Millenial dad friendly.
Spa détente Les Chutes de Franklin
1223 QC-202Beautiful, cozy spa on the river. The perfect relaxing day!
Our local fairgrounds! The fair is always the second weekend of June, but there are other events year round so check it out!
Ormstown Exhibition
Our local fairgrounds! The fair is always the second weekend of June, but there are other events year round so check it out!
The best place to catch a tan and swim in the lake in the area!
Half of the beach is dog friendly, read the signs when you go.
St. Timothy Beach
230 Rue St LaurentThe best place to catch a tan and swim in the lake in the area!
Half of the beach is dog friendly, read the signs when you go.
Marina Valleyfield Inc
420 Rue VictoriaGreat place to rent a boat for the day and discover the St Lawrence seaway.
Marina Port Lewis
1079 QC-132Another great spot to get on the water with your kayak/SUP/canoe if you bring one!
One of the oldest and only covered bridges of it's kind in Canada.
We recommend stopping for lunch at le Mouton Noir next door and going to the Herdman General store on the way back
Percy Covered Bridge at Powerscourt
Chemin de la 1re-ConcessionOne of the oldest and only covered bridges of it's kind in Canada.
We recommend stopping for lunch at le Mouton Noir next door and going to the Herdman General store on the way back
Apple Orchards, Farms, Beer, Cidre & Wine!
The oldest lavender field in Quebec!
Andre & Diane are simply lovely hosts. You can pick your own bouquet, buy some of their lavender home & body products, tour Andre's art gallery, and sometimes do yoga or paint in the fields.
Seasonal - look at their social pages to see opening hours.
Le Lavandou
The oldest lavender field in Quebec!
Andre & Diane are simply lovely hosts. You can pick your own bouquet, buy some of their lavender home & body products, tour Andre's art gallery, and sometimes do yoga or paint in the fields.
Seasonal - look at their social pages to see opening hours.
The most beautiful microbrewery you've ever seen!
We love Trevor's spot. Great, creative "farm-to-tap" beers in a gorgeous restored barn. The drive up is so scenic.
Kid & dog friendly but they do not always serve food.
Call ahead for opening hours as they vary.
Livingstone Brewing
2150 Chem. de Covey HillThe most beautiful microbrewery you've ever seen!
We love Trevor's spot. Great, creative "farm-to-tap" beers in a gorgeous restored barn. The drive up is so scenic.
Kid & dog friendly but they do not always serve food.
Call ahead for opening hours as they vary.
A great local orchard! Petch is a 5th generation farm now producing delicious cidres too.
Vergers Petch Orchards
A great local orchard! Petch is a 5th generation farm now producing delicious cidres too.
Great funky organic & natural winery.
We serve many of their wines at Taverne de la Ferme.
Vignoble Le Chat Botté - Le Chat Botte Winery
633 QC-202Great funky organic & natural winery.
We serve many of their wines at Taverne de la Ferme.
Open since 1889 (!!!) Blair's is every locals' favourite apple orchard.
Do not - I repeat - do not miss on the soup & pie!
You know it's good when the aunties are in the kitchen.
Verger Blair
1421 QC-202Open since 1889 (!!!) Blair's is every locals' favourite apple orchard.
Do not - I repeat - do not miss on the soup & pie!
You know it's good when the aunties are in the kitchen.
Our favourite beers in the area! Barabas is such a vibe, big fires in the evening winter & summer. Live music on the weekend with food trucks onsite in the summer.
Check ahead for opening hours as they change seasonally.
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Barabas Brewery
Our favourite beers in the area! Barabas is such a vibe, big fires in the evening winter & summer. Live music on the weekend with food trucks onsite in the summer.
Check ahead for opening hours as they change seasonally.
Ferme des Petits Cailloux
2635 QC-202UPick apples, strawberries, blueberries and more.
One of the most celebrated cidreries in Quebec with over 20 years expertise. They also make gin, and fruit liquors from their farm. Call ahead and tell Loic we sent you!
ENTRE PIERRE ET TERRE
1260 QC-202One of the most celebrated cidreries in Quebec with over 20 years expertise. They also make gin, and fruit liquors from their farm. Call ahead and tell Loic we sent you!