Don’t Forget Apple Picking Season
September 20, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Outdoors, Physical exercise
We’re right in the middle of apple picking season so don’t forget to take advantage of this special time of year. And don’t worry if you don’t have a car; we’ve got something for you:
The Apple Train – Sept/Oct 2009
Apple Orchards in Montreal Area
Apple Orchards in Montreal Area
September 8, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Family Fun, Outdoors
For people who would like to drive out to a local apple orchard to pick your own, here is a list I’ve compiled from a few different sources. Please – I can’t stress this enough – verify with the website and call if you need to be sure of hours, location, and all other information. This list is a guide for you but things change between when information is found and posted and the time people use it.
With that being said, here’s the list, which I’ll be adding to as I find more:
Vergers Denis Charbonneau
575 Rang de la Montagne
Mont Saint-Grégoire
710 rang de la Montagne
Mont Saint-Grégoire.
Verger du Flanc Nord
835 chemin Rouillard
Mont-St-Hilaire
1130 boulevard Laurier,
Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Domaine Pinnacle
150, chemin Richford
Frelighsburg
90 rue Lacroix,
St-Joseph du Lac
41 rue Binette
St-Joseph-du-Lac
1473 chemin Principal
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Vergers Petch Orchards
431 Route 202
Hemmingford
389 Route 202
Hemmingford
1019 route 202
Franklin Centre
Ocenas Orchards
2066 Brooks Road
Franklin Centre
222 rang Sainte-Sophie
Oka
9 rang Sainte-Sophie
Oka
519 Bruce
Dunham
Le Verger Labonté
2291 Perrot Blvd.
Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot
Quinn Farm
2495 Perrot Blvd. South
Notre-Dame de l’Île-Perrot
Verger du ruisseau
12570 rang de la Fresnière
Mirabel
Brome County Fair, September 2009
August 28, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Family Fun, Outdoors
Another of the Eastern Township county fairs.
What: Brome Fair with camping sites available
When: September 4 to 7th, 2009
Where: Brome, Quebec is located south of Montreal, not far from the Quebec/Vermont border. Directions.
Information: Check out their website for information on the various shows for both adults and children.
St. Lambert Days – Aug. 20-23, 2009
August 18, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Entertainment, Family Fun, Festivals, Music, Outdoors, Physical exercise, Shows
If you’re on the south shore or would like to visit St. Lambert, check out the 35th edition of St. Lambert Days.
Starting at 11 a.m. on the 20th and running through to the closing show on the 23rd (3:30 p.m.), there’s something for the whole family.
What: Sidewalk sales, exhibitions, activities (skateboarding, fitness, yoga, bingo, puzzles and more)
When: See schedule for details for when (and where) various activities are occurring. (Note: the link for the schedule is a pdf document)
Where: St. Lambert, QC
Cost: Free!
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Compton Fair, Ayer’s Cliff Country Fair, Beginning Aug. 20, 2009
August 12, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Family Fun
Another two country fairs for you before Labour Day weekend.
First, one of my favourite places, Ayer’s Cliff, QC
What: Ayer’s Cliff Country Fair
When: August 20 to 22
Where: Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec is in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. According to Google maps, it is a little less than a 2-hour drive. Directions Montreal to Ayer’s Cliff. (819) 876-7317
Cost: Please call to verify
And then there’s Compton’s fair, called the Cookshire Fair, that runs a day longer:
Where: Compton, Quebec, a bit farther along than Ayer’s Cliff, about 2 hours and 15 minutes, according to Google maps: Directions Montreal to Compton. 580 route 108, Cookshire
When: August 20 to 23, 2009.
Thursday : 4 pm to 11 pm
Friday and Saturday : 9 am to 11 pm
Sunday : 9 am to 10 pm
Cost:
10.00 $ / Adult, except Thursday night 5.00 $
4 years and less : FREE
Pass for the 4 days : 22.00 $ CAD
TPS / TVQ included.
Bedford Agricultural Fair, Aug. 13-16, 2009
August 12, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Family Fun, Outdoors
Bedford, QC, is a town in Quebec’s Eastern Townships (Cantons l’est), south of Montreal but before the U.S. border with Vermont. It’s easy to get to and is a bit more than an hour’s drive away: Directions
A bonus is if you drive down to Bedford, you can usually fill up with cheaper gas for the trip home. And why would you want to go to Bedford? For it’s 181st annual country fair. Their website is under construction so there’s not a lot of info, but you may want to check it out anyway.
When: August 13 to 16, 2009.
Where: 16 Philippe-Côté, Bedford, QC (450) 248-2817
Estimated drive time, Montreal to Bedford, according to Google maps: 1 hr, 16 minutes.
Kateri Performing Arts – Kahnawake, August performances
August 7, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Entertainment, Family Fun
If you’ve not been able to visit the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory just off the island of Montreal, this may be a trip to consider. Just moments away from Montreal, there are some wonderful sights to see and people to meet.
For the whole family.
What: Old MacDonald’s Farm Extravaganza, presented by the Turtle Island Summer Theatre
When: Friday, Aug. 7, Saturday August 8 at 7:30 P.M.
Where: Kateri Performing Arts Centre, Kahnawake – call 450-632-5300 for information
Cost: Adults, 12.00, children from 6 to 12 years, 7.00
Next play begins Wednesday, August 12 to the 15th:
What: Backroad to Broadway
When: starts at 7:30
Where: same location
Watching Montreal Area Gas Prices
August 2, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas...
One of the greatest mysteries of life in Quebec is how the gas prices go up – and occasionally – go down.
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) as a website, in French, that shows you what the average “acceptable” price should be in your region. If you go to Info Essence, you can choose the area you’re interested in and you will be given the estimated price.
When I checked it today though, the CAA realistic price and the price at the pump down the street were 10 cents apart. Guess which was higher?
A Tank of Gas…
July 31, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Special Announcements
We’re starting a new feature here at Montreal on the Cheap called, A Tank of Gas…
This section will feature fun, inexpensive things Montrealers can do on one tank of gas. It could be an event in Ottawa, Ontario, the Eastern Townships or the Laurentians – or maybe just off the island in places like Ormstown or Beloeil.
If you have any suggestions for the new feature, please feel free to send them in. Everyone will be credited unless requested otherwise.
So, watch out for things to do with a tank of gas – or less.
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