This has been the 2nd best dining experience I have ever had in North America, even knocking out…read moreMichelin star restaurants. Everything about this place is so perfect: a. The food - wow wow - very local and to die for b. The staff - so fun and so much personality, enjoyed every interaction c. The vibe - it was a combination of out in the wild and Nordic modern with a very Quebec/Canadian flare. This is a hidden gem and worth the extra drive.

Maison Soma is most definitely worth the drive from Montreal to Mont-Tremblant, from the front door…read moreto the table, you will be transported into this peaceful atmosphere. The service was amazing, they have an extensive selection of natural wines as well as non alcoholic beverages. We had the Buvette menu with most of the ingredients directly from their farm. You can eat in the gorgeous field or on the patio (especially on rainy days like yesterday). Loved every bit of my experience there. I strongly recommend it!

1500th review. Full thoughts in the blog. A $35 destination meal. Highlights below…read more Located in Plantagenet, Ontario - a small town approximately an hour east of Ottawa Mariposa Farm likely doesn't register a blip on most 'foodie' radars, but to fans of duck, goose, and particularly foie gras it is a name that should be synonymous with a Homer Simpson-esque drooling sound. Set in the rolling countryside where the quacks and honks of Barbarie ducks and Embden geese are the only sounds punctuating the serenity of hundreds of acres Mariposa is a functional farm for168 hours a week - but for two hours each Sunday it is also a $38 three-course prix fixe brunch for ~40-50 diners lucky enough to experience Chef Mark Currier's handling of the farm's bounty. The Service: Having already met one half of the ownership team, Ian Walker serves as the dining room's host, captain, and maître d'. A pleasant man more than happy to share a story the rest of the service falls in line - each dish delivered hot from the kitchen with both the servers and Ian stopping by frequently to check in and make sure you haven't any wants or needs aside from, perhaps, a little more history about the farm or their many travels to farms across North America. Foie Gras Mousse Crepe with Apple Blue Cheese Salad and Parsnip Mustard: While the ladies were welcome to skip on the very reason we traveled to Mariposa Farm, I most certainly was not - I came for foie gras and with the rich liver in this case pureed into a smooth mousse and stuffed into a buckwheat crepe I can say without a doubt it was worth the drive. Starting first with the pancake, delicate yet toothsome and moving on to its ample filling the wooden board was further dressed with thin slices of sour Granny Smith apples tossed with bitter greens, black pepper, and funky blue cheese while a light layer of smashed parsnip tinged with mustard added a subtle heat. An excellent composition served in ample portion and touching on nearly every part of the palate it would not be hyperbole to say this was the best savory crepe I've ever tasted. Bison Flank Grilled and BBQ with Pulled Pork Mashed Potatoes, Black Pepper Aioli, Duck Reduction, Carrots: Served 'pink' but so lean that it was as dry as my aunt generally prefers in her well-done steaks the overall flavor of this particular cut was not dissimilar to prime rib and with the rich aioli and duck jus serving to add both fat and flavor the richness of the dish was bumped up another notch by the locally grown smashed potatoes mixed nearly 50/50 with savory BBQ pork. An overhand smash of flavors with both my mother and I fancying the potatoes over our respective carbohydrates my aunt ate nearly all of the flank on her own - another testament to the quality of the proteins coming from Mariposa's wood grill. Duck Confit Leg glazed with Maple Mustard with Sunchoke Spaetzel, Carrots and Rhubarb Reduction: Again noting that our trip to Mariposa was predicated on their signature birds I overlooked the fact that mustard was included in both my appetizer and my main course and simply smiled and savored the subtlety of it as enjoyed one of the best duck confit dishes I've had in recent memory. Reportedly rendered in duck fat for 8 hours prior to a brief visit to the wood oven the phrase "falling off the bone" came to mind with each bite and with a sweet lacquered exterior that literally crunched on mastication before the succulent interior melted in the mouth the accoutrements hardly even mattered aside from adding a touch of fibrous vegetal undertone to help balance the otherwise intense richness of the fowl. Quebec Cheese Plate with Apple Cranberry Puree - Unable to buy many of Quebec's raw and unpasteurized options in The United States I just couldn't justify passing this up for a mere brownie and with each cheese impressive while the Tomme de Joyeux was a sort of revelation in its floral sweetness I don't regret my choice one bit - particularly as some of the better restaurants in Montreal focused their collection on non-domestic options. The Verdict: If one were to rank restaurants as Michelin does with the concept of "excellent cuisine, worth a detour" constituting two-stars then by simple default of location Mariposa would garner deux etoiles even though the setting, service, and concept certainly are not targeting such lofty goals. Focused on rustic cuisine made on a hearth by a passionate team of people hosting weekly brunch in their home Mariposa Farm remains to this day the meal my mother remembers most fondly from our trip to Canada and while I cannot quite share that degree of enthusiasm considering some of the other meals we had I would not hesitate even a second to return or to give it my strongest recommendation for others in the area - it is definitely a special place committed to doing things not only well, but more importantly doing things the right.

One of my new favourite dining experiences in the World. Mariposa is roughly 40-50 minutes…read moreNorth-East of downtown Ottawa. When I arrived, I passed by a fire and beautiful gardens into a home style restaurant with tall windows from the floor to the ceiling. The kitchen is open style so you can see the food being prepared. When you arrive, they ask you to choose an appetizer, main and dessert. One of the toughest choices you will ever have to make. Most of the food comes fresh from the farm. They are known for their foie gras, which was spectacular. Note that you need to book a reservation at least one week in advance as they only serve lunch once a week on Sunday's. It is worth the wait. Also BYOB. After we ate, the owner, Ian, happily gave us a tour of the barn and grounds. There was also a trail to take a walk down to top it all off. I look forward to going back!

This farm is located not too far from Montreal, it took us around 35 minutes to get there. You have…read morethe choice to either buy some already filled strawberries baskets or pick your own. We chose to pick our own. When you arrive, someone will give you how ever many empty baskets you want, and then explain how it works. It's pretty simple, you fill your baskets with strawberries while eating as many from the field as you want and then you pay when you leave. Each basket can contain up to 4 liters of strawberries and costs $9. Depending on the season, you can also pick raspberries, tomatoes, zucchinis or many others things. Québec strawberries are smaller, more red, and extremely sweet, so I really love to picking them myself every year when I can. It's a great getaway from the city and it's enlightening to get your fresh fruits and veggies directly at the farm. If you're going during lunch time, don't forget to pack a picnic. They have a few picnic tables for people to use so you can spend some time there after or before picking your fruits, enjoying a nice picnic outside, and then going to get your dessert directly from the field. :) They are open 7 days a week so you can go anytime you want. Monday to Friday from 7AM to 7PM and Saturday and Sunday from 7AM to 6PM.

What a fun time we had picking up our vegetables at this farm!!! We got the big basket for 20$ that…read moreallows us to mix and match all sorts of goodies! Along with the veggie basket, we got a huge basket of jalapeños so we can make our own sriracha sauce. We got zucchinis, tomatoes, all sorts of peppers, eggplants... It was fun! It was cheap!!! Loved it!!!

Ok so it was really by fluke that we found this farm while driving through harwood street .. we…read morewere on our way to visit friends and decided to pull over to check this farm out.. they were closed on our first attempt grrr... not fun i mean it be nice to be open later during the summer season We finally attempted our second visit and boy we were glad to discover fresh local fruits & veggies! The prices are like half the amount they charge at grocery stores Food: vegetables : Tons of Fresh cucumbers, lettuce , radishes eggplants, broccoli tons and tons of variety veggies for real decent prices ! 75cents for a large cucumber the shallots were like 50cents for 2 bunches it was amazing.. Fruits & other stuff: I find theyre a little bit overpriced and its possible they don't grow it at their farm but everything seemed very fresh The have a whole lot of plants and gardening stuff outside as well. Service: Was a bit rude and the cashiers didn't seem like they wanted to be there .. they were very hostile :/ However, their products are great quality at very competitive prices so it's definitely worth the drive if you're in the area if you don't mind being serviced by rude cashiers lol

From the owner: Centre jardin et Fruiterie Garden center and fruit and…read morevegetable market

If you're passionate about organic farming, organic food and buying local then you definitely owe…read moreit to yourselves to know about Windmill Point Farms and the work of Dr. Ken Taylor. Doc Taylor was also the subject of the NFB film, "Organic Prophecies". With a PhD in chemistry, Doc Taylor is no slouch when it comes to looking at the ills of agro-business, genetically modified seeds and produce and the effects on human and environmental health. You can read about Doc Taylor and his work here: http://eap.mcgill.ca/MagRack/SF/Summer%2093%20S.htm You can purchase organic seeds and or seedlings through the website but I personally prefer going out to the farm and looking over the vegetables and fruits myself and even chat with Doc Taylor. He runs the farm with his family and they are very nice and interesting people to talk to who are also concerned citizens and put their money where their mouth is.

Great Family/Company to do business with! Love seeing people support local businesses!read more

From the owner: Gordon Family Farm is a farm situated on a back country road where horse drawn sleigh rides are…read moreavailable by appointment in the winter. The sleigh ride will take you through the open field and into cozy trails in the woods, where you can stop and warm up by the fire, sip hot chocolate, and roast marshmallows. We have a sleigh for large groups, as well as a quaint, old fashioned sleigh for couples. We also sell rough cut lumber. Many sizes are in stock, or we can saw up the specific lumber you need for your building projects, large and small. Please call 518-529-7246 with questions or to schedule your sleigh ride!

Allenholm Farms was a great place for lunch and ice cream for our family. The kids absolutely loved…read morethe playground and space to run around. We loved the burger and enjoyed our BLT grilled cheese. I don't think the shop was supposed to be open when we visited, but the owner was incredibly kind and when he saw my kid was upset, he opened and let us order. We had a maple Creemee brownie sundae and it was absolutely incredible - as a non-Vermont resident, I understand the hype.

Great local farm where you can pick your own apples and get maple cremees (soft serve). The shop…read morealso sells maple syrup and other local goods

I had a great time today petting various farm animals as well as dogs and even some guinea pigs…read more The staff were all super friendly, and it was a fun day spent doing something outside. They do have free range chickens and ducks running around as well. It's only $10 a person and it's worth it for a fun outing. If you do go please respect the rules of not chasing the chickens and ducks, you might very well give them a heart attack. And no one wants to see that. But I'd definitely recommend it especially if you've got kids. They've even got information plaques about all the animals around the place so it's fun and educational.

Great place for kids and adults alike to relax on a lazy afternoon. Has a wide variety of animals…read more Only $5 per adult. Children under 2 are free.

What a fun experience! We live about five minutes from the alpaca farm and decided to go give them…read morea visit. They have over 100 alpacas and one that was born last week. For 7$ per person, you get a guided tour and a cup of alpaca food. It was really cool! Hubby and i had a lot of fun visiting this small farm. Know for their wool, the alpaca wool is warmer the the sheep's wool. They have two type of alpacas. Straight hair ones and the more curly ones. All were cute AF!!! The place sell a variety of articles made with the alpaca wool. Great Christmas gift ideas :)

From the owner: Nous avons un magnifique élevage de plus de 100 alpagas situé dans le très beau Mont St-Hilaire. Il…read moreest possible de faire une Visite guidée de nos alpagas, il vous sera possible de les nourrir, de les caresser en entrant dans un enclos, tout en en apprenant beaucoup sur ces charmants camélidés. Nous connaissons le nom de chacun de nos alpagas!! Une magnifique boutique offrant des produits fait de cette merveilleuse fibre, 5 a 7 fois plus chaude que le mouton, d'une douceur incomparable et hypoallergénique. Au plaisir de partager notre passion pour les alpagas avec vous !!

We've been stopping into the Clover Mead Farm Store for the last several years when we pass by. The…read moreraw milk is a real/rare treat!

Tiny store with gluten free options, organic dairy, protein bars, nuts, organic produce, dairy, a…read morefew dry goods, and some prepared foods- salads, wraps. Picnic tables outside to enjoy your premade items.