A New Kind of Tourism
Quebec is a fabulous place to try out the new form of sustainable travel called agritourism. This alternative approach to tourism encourages travelers to experience agricultural life firsthand. The vacationers work side-by-side with local farmers in the fields, or they can simply stop by for a short visit and learn by touring the farm. This is especially educational and fun for children!
Agritourism provides a firsthand look at how farmers live, how they work and how rural communities are sustained by agriculture. Agritourism also helps sustain the local communities financially. The money that the village makes from agritourism deters the financially challenged from using slash-and-burn farming and other environmentally unsustainable techniques.
Quebec City (la ville de Québec) and the province of Quebec (la province de Québec) offer a wide variety of opportunities for travelers interested in agritourism, ranging from cheese factories to vineyards, from farms to chocolate factories, from honey museums to essential oil distilleries. With so many options and delicious tastes, you are sure to find something that will spark your interest. For more great information about Quebec's agritourism industry, or to customize your tour of the region, visit Agritourism Quebec's web site.
Agritourist Venues in Quebec
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