Petting farms and farm animals near Montreal: 10 outings for little ones
Feeding a goat, petting a rabbit, seeing an alpaca up close: mini-farms are among toddlers' favourite outings. Here are ten around Montreal, including one that's free.
In short: free, the mini-farm at the Laval Nature Centre; in Montreal, the ecological farm at Cap-Saint-Jacques; in fall, the mini-farms at pick-your-own farms in Laval and Île-Perrot.
Laval and Montreal
1. Laval Nature Centre
A big free park with a mini-farm, gardens, ponds and a large playground.
- 901 Avenue du Parc, Laval
- Free, open year-round
- See the listing
2. Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
The ecological farm in Montreal's largest nature park, to pair with the beach in summer.
- 20099 Gouin Boulevard West (Pierrefonds), Montreal
- See the listing
3. Ferme Marineau
Two mini-farms, an ice cream stand and a corn maze, plus seasonal picking.
- 4356 Dagenais Boulevard West, Laval
- See the listing
4. La Ferme Forget
A mini-farm, tractor rides and a giant corn maze, May to December.
- 7901 Avenue Marcel-Villeneuve, Laval
- See the listing
West of Montreal
5. Quinn Farm
The animal barn and playground are a hit with kids. Reservations required.
- 2495 Perrot Boulevard, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- See the listing
6. Verger Labonté
A mini-farm, a corn maze and puzzle games in the woods, in an organic orchard.
- 2291 Perrot Boulevard, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- See the listing
7. Alpagas de la Petite Côte
A 45-minute guided visit to meet the alpacas. In fall and winter, a group activity with feeding and a campfire.
- 1423 Chemin Saint-Louis, Saint-Lazare
- See the listing
North Shore
8. Nid'Otruche
About 200 ostriches to discover on a one-hour guided walking safari.
- 825 Chemin Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- Mid-May to mid-October
- See the listing
9. La Maison Lavande
A mini-farm and playground among the lavender fields, summer only.
- 902 Rang de la Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
10. Érablière Aux Trois Renards
Farm animals and sleigh or pony rides for kids.
- 419 5e Avenue, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
- See the listing
Our tips
- Ask before feeding the animals: some farms sell approved feed on site.
- Wash kids' hands after touching animals: bring wipes or sanitizer.
- Boots or old shoes are a must: it smells like a farm!
- For alpaca farms, see our article Alpaca farms to visit as a family.
Frequently asked questions
Where can we see farm animals for free near Montreal?
At the Laval Nature Centre's mini-farm, which is free to visit.
Is there a farm in Montreal itself?
Yes, the ecological farm at Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park, on the West Island.
Which mini-farms are open in the fall?
Pick-your-own farms like Marineau, Forget, Quinn and Labonté, during harvest season.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and seasons may change: confirm with each farm before you go.
