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🗺️ Farm Day Trips guide
Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Laval & Saint-Eustache, Quebec
La Maison Lavande's fields peak in mid-July; a 1762 water mill, the Oka beach and Calvaire trail, and orchards on chemin Fresnière are close by.
6 places · updated October 17, 2026
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Saint-Eustache and the Sainte-Dorothée corner of Laval sit just northwest of Montreal, where suburbs give way to orchards along the Rivière des Mille Îles and Lac des Deux Montagnes. Chemin Fresnière, west of Saint-Eustache, ties much of a day together: La Maison Lavande, an apple orchard and a honey farm all sit on the same country road. The old town of Saint-Eustache keeps a stone church still marked by the 1837 battle and a flour mill that has been grinding since 1762, and Oka, about 25 minutes west, has a beach, wetlands and a hillside pilgrimage trail.
Come in July for lavender. La Lavandoise in Laval runs pick-your-own from late June to late July, and La Maison Lavande's fields open from late June to mid-August, at their best in mid-July. From September into October the same roads turn to apple picking, pumpkins and cider.
The lavender farms
- La Maison LavandeLavender farm · Saint-Eustache
late June to early August; best in mid-July
Fields open with paid admission from late June to mid-August (June 20 to August 16, 2026); boutique open year-round.
- La LavandoiseLavender farm · Laval (Sainte-Dorothée)
late June to late July
Pick-your-own season in early summer (June 22 to July 22, 2026) with paid entry; group bookings and private events on request.
Best time to visit
Seasons here follow the Northern Hemisphere calendar. La Lavandoise ran its 2026 pick-your-own from June 22 to July 22, and La Maison Lavande opened its fields from June 20 to August 16, with the bloom best in mid-July and harvest in early August. The supervised beach at Parc national d'Oka runs mid-May to early September (May 16 to September 7 in 2026), and the Vieux-Saint-Eustache public market runs on Saturday mornings in summer (July 4 to September 26, 2026, per the regional tourism page). Apple picking at La Magie de la Pomme opened September 5 in 2026, Intermiel adds weekend and holiday tours from September 1 to October 25, and Labonté de la Pomme in Oka serves picnics into mid-October. In March and April La Magie de la Pomme opens for maple season, and Oka grooms more than 40 km of cross-country ski trails from December to March.
Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks
- Moulin Légaré🏛️ Historic site · Saint-Eustache · about 4 mi, 10 min drive
Built in 1762 and described by its operators as the oldest flour mill in North America run only by water that has never stopped working; it still grinds wheat and buckwheat flour, and guided tours start from the ticket office at the Globensky manor across the street.
Guided tours Sundays at 10:30, 1:00 and 3:00 (the 10:30 tour is for families); mill shop Monday to Friday and Sunday
Adults $9.50, youth 6–17 $7, 5 and under free; mill and manor combo $15 (taxes included)
- Église de Saint-Eustache🏛️ Historic site · Saint-Eustache · about 4 mi, 10 min drive
Built 1780–1783, this church was set on fire by British troops on December 14, 1837, to drive out the Patriotes barricaded inside; the stone walls and facade survived, and the front still shows marks of the bombardment.
Guides on site weekdays in summer; groups of 15+ year-round
free
- Marché public du Vieux-Saint-Eustache🏘️ Town · Saint-Eustache · about 4 mi, 10 min drive
More than 50 vendors set up on rue Saint-Eustache in the old town with produce, cheeses, meats, ciders, wines and crafts, a few steps from the church and the mill.
Saturdays 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m., July 4 to September 26, 2026
free
- Parc national d'Oka🌳 State park · Oka · about 13 mi, 25 min drive
A supervised sand beach on Lac des Deux Montagnes with kayak and pedal-boat rentals, the La Grande Baie marshes with more than 200 bird species, and the Calvaire trail past four oratories and three chapels to a view over the lake.
Supervised beach and boat rentals May 16 to September 7, 2026; cross-country skiing December to March
Quebec national park daily access fee; beach parking $10.78 per car on supervised-beach days (summer 2026)
- La Vagabonde bike path🥾 Trail · Saint-Eustache to Saint-Placide · about 4 mi, 10 min drive
A 50 km paved path kept apart from traffic; the easy 31 km east section runs from Saint-Eustache through Deux-Montagnes and Pointe-Calumet to Oka, and about 10 km of it crosses the national park.
free
- Les sentiers de l'Abbaye d'Oka🥾 Trail · Oka · about 11 mi, 20 min drive
The Abbaye d'Oka grounds on chemin d'Oka have hiking and mountain-bike trails, plus a bistro and a grocery of local and regional products.
- Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles🌲 Preserve · Laval · about 9 mi, 20 min drive
A wildlife refuge of ten islands in the Sainte-Rose archipelago; rent a boat at the Laval base to paddle the marsh channels, or walk the short island trails, then stop at the exploration center and café.
Laval rentals weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in fall 2026; self-launch daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Cosmodôme🏛️ Museum · Laval · about 11 mi, 20 min drive
Laval's space science center, with the permanent exhibition Destination : l'espace, astronaut training simulators and a simulated mission to Jupiter's moon Europa; a good rainy-day stop with kids.
Free for ages 19 and under on the first Sunday of each month
- Centre de la nature de Laval🏞️ Park · Laval · about 17 mi, 30 min drive
A 50-hectare city park with a lake for boating, gardens, a farm and grazing area, a tropical greenhouse and picnic spots.
Daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
free entry; boat rentals extra
Where to stop: farms, food and stays
- La Magie de la PommeApple orchard · Saint-Eustache
Right on chemin Fresnière, with apple and pumpkin picking from early September, a mini farm, tractor rides and a tasting bar.
- Vignoble Rivière du ChêneWinery or vineyard (21+) · Saint-Eustache
Saint-Eustache winery open April to December with tastings, picnics in the vines and a bistro serving weekend brunch.
- IntermielHoney farm · Mirabel
Honey farm open daily 9 to 5 with a glass bee wall, a bee museum, a pollinator flower garden and a shop of honeys and meads.
- Labonté de la PommeApple orchard · Oka
Oka orchard with apple and pumpkin picking, gourmet picnics and a bistro, a short drive from the national park.
A one-day plan
- 9:45 AMLa Lavandoise
In late June or July, cut your own lavender bouquet in Sainte-Dorothée; allow 45 minutes.
- 10:45 AMLa Maison Lavande · about 20 min drive
About 20 minutes northwest. Walk the fields and get a cold drink or frozen yogurt at the bistro; allow about 75 minutes.
- 12:15 PMVignoble Rivière du Chêne · about 10 min drive
Lunch at the winery's bistro (brunch on weekends until 3 p.m.), then a look at the vines; about an hour.
- 1:30 PMÉglise de Saint-Eustache · about 10 min drive
Park in the old town and look for the 1837 battle marks on the facade; 20 minutes, then walk to the mill ticket office.
- 3:00 PMMoulin Légaré
On a Sunday, join the 3 p.m. guided tour of the 1762 mill and pick up stone-ground flour; about 45 minutes.
- 4:00 PMIntermiel · about 20 min drive
About 20 minutes west along the Fresnière road. See the glass bee wall and browse honeys before the 5 p.m. close.
- 5:15 PMParc national d'Oka · about 20 min drive
Finish with an evening swim before the lifeguards leave at 6 p.m., or walk part of the Calvaire trail for the lake view.
Tips
- Buy Oka park access online before you go; the park says it can reach capacity on hot days, and beach parking is charged separately.
- Moulin Légaré's guided tours run on Sundays only; buy tickets at the office across from the Globensky manor a few minutes early.
- La Lavandoise does not allow pets, and its season lasts only about a month.
- Moulin Légaré takes cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard, and its parking is free.
Checked in October 2026 against official park, tourism and business websites. How we check listings
Questions
When is the lavender in bloom near Saint-Eustache?
La Maison Lavande says mid-July is best, with fields open late June to mid-August; La Lavandoise ran pick-your-own June 22 to July 22 in 2026.
Is there a beach near the lavender farms?
Yes. Parc national d'Oka, about 25 minutes west, has a supervised beach from mid-May to early September, plus kayak and pedal-boat rentals.
What is Moulin Légaré?
A water-powered flour mill built in 1762 in Old Saint-Eustache that still grinds flour; guided tours run on Sundays.
Can I pick apples here in the fall?
Yes. La Magie de la Pomme on chemin Fresnière opened picking on September 5 in 2026, and Labonté de la Pomme in Oka offers apple and pumpkin picking.
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