Road Trip Montreal to Saint-Hyacinthe – Agri-Food Capital

Montréal Saint-Hyacinthe

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The Itinerary

Saint-Hyacinthe is nicknamed Quebec's "agri-food capital." The city is home to the National Agriculture School, dozens of dairy companies and one of Canada's most important agricultural exhibitions.

The Yamaska River crosses the city and offers pleasant cycling paths. The Saint-Hyacinthe Agricultural Exhibition (August) is one of Quebec's largest fairs with rides, farm animals and equestrian competitions.

Points of Interest

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Exposition agricole (août)

Grande foire agricole : animaux, manèges et compétitions équestres.
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Institut de technologie agroalimentaire

Visites de la ferme-école et dégustation de fromages artisanaux.
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Rivière Yamaska

Sentiers cyclables et kayak dans la campagne maskoutaine.
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Marchés et fromageries

Achat direct de fromages fins produits localement.