Content reviewed and updated - September 2026
As Quebec's third-largest city, Laval has an agricultural side that might surprise you. Did you know that nearly 30% of its territory is designated as a permanent agricultural zone, with more than 7,000 hectares of protected farmland?
This makes Laval an ideal destination for a delicious culinary getaway, with farms, vineyards, local producers and great restaurants to discover.
The island has more than 120 agricultural businesses and about 50 farm stands offering horticultural and agricultural products, cooked food products and agrotourism activities.
So, if you want to stock up on delicious local products, pick your own vegetables and fruits, get some beautiful flowers, get lost in a maze of corn or sunflowers or be surrounded by fields as far as the eye can see, head for Laval!
Here are 7 suggestions of places to add on your gourmet itinerary in Laval.
1. Vaillancourt Farm
A fixture in Laval's agricultural landscape for more than 185 years, Ferme Vaillancourt is now run by Vicky Vaillancourt, who took over the family business.
She is also behind O'Citrus, a farm specializing in citrus cultivation in Quebec.
Photo: André Chevrier
In season, visitors can pick their own fruits and vegetables or stock up at the farm shop on fresh produce, jams, preserves, pies, doughnuts and other homemade baked goods.
Vaillancourt Farm (3155, avenue des Perron, Auteuil, Laval)
2. Ferme Forget
Located in Laval's Saint-François district for more than nine generations, Ferme Forget is now run by Mathieu Forget and his wife, Rebecca.
More than just a pick-your-own farm, Ferme Forget offers a complete agritourism experience where visitors can easily spend a few hours.
Depending on the season, visitors can pick berries, flowers, squash and pumpkins, explore the corn maze, or wander through fields of sunflowers and zinnias.
Picnic areas and a variety of activities for children round out the experience, while the farm shop is a great place to stock up on local products.
Ferme Forget (7901 Marcel-Villeneuve Ave., Laval)
3. Fromagerie du Vieux Saint-François
Photo: André Chevrier
Sourcing directly from its goat herd, the cheese factory offers a wide variety of cheeses made from goat milk that go well beyond the traditional cheese spread.
They offer cheese curds, cheddar cheese, Haut St-François tomme (firm cheese matured for 2 months), Lavallois (brie) and Petit Cendré (crumbly cheese with an ashy and bloomy rind).
And of course, you'll find the popular "bouchées d'amour", soft balls of fresh cheese preserved in grape seed oil, plain or flavoured with herbes de Provence, garlic and parsley or chives.
Other products that highlight goat's milk are also available, including soaps and original gourmet creations such as a tasty goat gelato, lightly smoked goat meat sausages and kid meat cuts.
Fromagerie du Vieux Saint-Francois (4740 Boul.des Milles-Îles, Laval)
4. Marineau Farm
Founded in 1921 and now in its fifth generation, Ferme Marineau is well worth a visit for both its picturesque countryside setting and its gourmet products.
Throughout the seasons, visitors come to pick their own strawberries, blueberries, sunflowers and pumpkins, as well as to wander through the sunflower maze. The farm shop offers fresh produce, local products and a variety of homemade treats, including their popular potato and maple doughnuts.
In season, visitors can also stop by the farm's artisanal ice cream shop to end their visit on a sweet note.
Ferme Marineau (4356 Dagenais Boulevard West, Laval)
5. Château Taillefer-Lafon
Vineyards and a castle in Laval? Yes, you read that right!
Château Taillefer-Lafon is the first vineyard to have the designation "Château" in Quebec since it meets the criteria necessary for this type of appellation.
These include the style of the building, the fact that the vines are grown on the estate, and the fact that the wine is vinified and bottled on site.
Photo: André Chevrier
Grapes come from noble vines (vinis viniferas), and the Château produces a riesling, a chardonnay, a rosé and a red as well as ciders and sparkling wines.
You can find their wines on the menu of several restaurants and it is also possible to buy their bottles by going to the store of the castle.
Open to the public since 2006, reservations can also be made for corporate, private and wedding events. Otherwise, tastings and visits of the castle are possible by reservation only.
We also know that there are some great projects coming up at the Château so keep your eyes open for them!
Château Taillefer-Lafon (1500 Montée Champagne, Ste-Dorothée)
6. Cléroux Greenhouses
Photo: André Chevrier
I had a big coup de coeur for Les Serres Cléroux. As soon as you walk through the door, you'll find yourself in a colorful tropical jungle.
The variety of plants and flowers offered year round is impressive and your eyes will not know where to rest in this colorful universe.
In addition to the garden center, you will find a florist, a nursery, teak furniture and a landscaping service on site.
With 1 million square feet of greenhouses in Laval and Mirabel, it is also the largest producer of ornamental horticultural products in Quebec.
No less than 100,000 poinsettia plants are being produced for the holidays.
You should plan a visit to Serres Cléroux at the end of November or beginning of December, when all those poinsettia plants turn red. It is said to be absolutely beautiful!
Check out their Facebook page as well, as they regularly organize activities in the greenhouses, including a Christmas concert this winter and yoga workshops.
Serres Cléroux (1570 rue Principale Sainte-Dorothée, Laval)
7. Farm Market - Laval Lambs
Photo: André Chevrier
Sheep, of course, but also ducks and chickens are raised on this urban farm.
Stop at the Marché de la Ferme to stock up on lamb products, but also various farm products (eggs, honey, grain-fed chicken, etc.) as well as prepared meals.
While you are in the store, take the opportunity to say hello to the sheep and ducks in their pen.
Marché de la Ferme - Agneaux de Laval (1055 rue Principale, Laval)
Eating and sleeping in Laval
If you feel like combining a gourmet getaway in Laval with a staycation, here are 2 great hotel recommendations, conveniently located near restaurants and only a few minutes away from agritourism stops.
Sheraton Laval
Freshly renovated, the Sheraton has a new look and offers a full range of services including a restaurant, a bar and a superb bistro café with great ready-to-eat options.
Sheraton Laval (2440 Autoroute des Laurentides, H7T 1X5)
Grand Times Hotel de Laval
The Grand Times Hôtel de Laval is the 5th and most recent hotel in the TiMES family and is located in the heart of the Centropolis district.
Brand new and very comfortable, we loved the large rooms on the Penthouse floor and their large windows overlooking the city.
Grand Times Hotel Laval - Centropolis (1700 Jeanne-Mance Street, Laval)
Where to eat
Bête à Pain
The Bête à Pain is both a bakery and a café, and serves a seasonal menu that is absolutely delicious! We loved the dishes offered on the lunch menu, including the sublime grilled carrots and cavatelli with chorizo and corn purée. Of course, the breads and pastries are not to be missed!
Bête à Pain (1969 Autoroute des Laurentides, Laval)
Gatto Matto
To end your stay on a festive mood, head to the Gatto Matto which offers Italian cuisine. Pizzas, pastas, tartars, parmesan fries, roasted cauliflower are just some of the dishes served.
Gatto Matto (1950 Claude-Gagné, Laval)
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Marie-Noël Ouimet is a writer and content creator specializing in gastronomy, wine, and travel. She is the founder of the digital magazine Urbaine City, where for over 10 years she has been highlighting the pleasures of the table and the destinations that bring them to life. She also holds the WSET Level 3 certification in wines and spirits.
