We’re doing it this summer – again! – the Tour of Quebec. Every weekend we offer you a few new or lesser-known sights in a region of the state. Enough to complete your holiday itinerary or to fill your days off. Today: Direction Centre-du-Québec.
Tasting at Jackalhop
Founded by three childhood friends, Jackalhop Microbrewery opened its doors in Plessisville in July 2021. Visitors can discover the fledgling company’s hopped creations in its tasting room or in its large courtyard, which overlooks large fields of barley and borders the beach volleyball courts.
Photo credit: Courtesy / Jackalhop Microbrewery
Customers are invited to improvise a little game or bring their own beach games and picnics, or even order a small meal from one of the area restaurants. A festive and friendly place. Info: www.jackalhop.com
Yoga alpaca on the farm
Sun salutations surrounded by alpacas? This is what the Alpagas Fibrefine farm in Sainte-Eulalie, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, offers this summer. The “yoga alpaca” sessions take place on scheduled dates in the pastures of the friendly but shy camelids.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Fibrefine Alpaca Farm
The company offers other special activities throughout the summer, including alpaca-handling workshops, photo sessions, and drawing or knitting and spinning workshops. In addition to this “10th anniversary program” it is always possible to visit the agriturismo with the owners and discover the shop. Info: alpacasfibrefine.com
Enchanted stay at Magic Tingwick
Magic Tingwick is a unique accommodation location where you can go glamping in a house in the trees, a mini chapel or even a gypsy caravan, all in the heart of a maple forest bordered by a small stream.
Photo credit: Airbnb/Magic Tingwick
The peaceful site is home to mountain pastures, chickens and rabbits and includes a beautiful central pavilion with spa, fireplace, lounge, kitchen and BBQ. Magic Tingwick is located in the small village of Tingwick, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Montreal and Quebec. Info: www.magictingwick.com