About La Terre des Bisons
La Terre des Bisons is a family farm of about 400 acres on chemin Parkinson in Rawdon, raising bison and wapiti (elk) since 1994. Co-owners Josée Toupin and Alain Demontigny bought the neighboring farm, which had been abandoned for nearly two decades, in 1992 and turned it into pasture for a herd that numbered more than 100 bison by 2021.
The visit is self-guided. An interpretation center on farmed big game has three indoor rooms with an exhibition space, and a 1.5 km discovery trail runs past the bison and wapiti pastures. For safety, visitors watch the animals from the trail rather than entering the pens. In summer the farm also runs guided tractor tours on set dates; in 2026 they were scheduled for July 11 and July 25 at 2 p.m. Hiking and snowshoe trails, a picnic area, a children's playground and a snack bar round out the grounds, and the farm takes part in the province-wide farm open house in early September.
The kiosk and on-site butcher shop sell bison and wapiti cuts, sausages, pâtés and tourtières, plus the farm's own TARTIN bison spread. The farm is open year-round, Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no reservation is needed. Admission, plus tax, is $14.99 for adults, $12.99 for seniors 60 and up, $8.50 for children 6 to 12 and $44.99 for a family of four; children 5 and under are free. Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors.
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs in Sainte-Mélanie is about 25 minutes east, so a morning on the bison trail and a summer afternoon in the lavender gardens fit easily into one Lanaudière day.
What to do
- Walk the 1.5 km discovery trail past the bison and wapiti
- Tour the three-room interpretation center on farmed big game
- Join a guided tractor tour on scheduled summer dates
- Snowshoe the farm trails in winter
- Picnic on the grounds and let children use the playground
- Buy bison sausages, pâté and tourtières at the butcher shop
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, Wednesday to Sunday; guided tractor tours on set summer dates
- Hours
- Year-round (2026): Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; interpretation center closed October 10, 2026
- Admission
- Plus tax (posted 2026): adult $14.99, senior 60+ $12.99, child 6–12 $8.50, 5 and under free, family (2 adults + 2 children) $44.99; adult annual pass $40
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed, outdoors only
- Reservations
- Walk-in (no reservation needed)
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, debit and mobile payment
Tips for your visit
- The farm is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Visitors stay outside the pens because bison can charge without warning; bring binoculars for a closer look.
- Check their website for guided tractor tour dates, which are limited.
- Bring a cooler if you plan to buy meat at the butcher shop.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs · about 25 minutes away
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs in Sainte-Mélanie is about 25 minutes east, an easy pairing with a morning on the bison trail.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation at La Terre des Bisons?
No. General visits need no reservation.
How much is admission?
Posted 2026 prices, plus tax: $14.99 adults, $12.99 seniors, $8.50 children 6 to 12, free for 5 and under, $44.99 for a family.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome outdoors.
Is the farm open in winter?
Yes, year-round from Wednesday to Sunday, with snowshoe trails in winter.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Sainte-Mélanie & Joliette, Quebec
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