Things to do in Saint-Eustache, Oka and Mirabel with kids
Thirty to 45 minutes from Montreal, Saint-Eustache, Oka and Mirabel make up a slice of countryside perfect for a family day. Chemin Fresnière in Saint-Eustache alone has three outings side by side.
In short: the most unusual outing is the walking safari at Nid'Otruche; in summer, the beach at Oka National Park and the fields at Maison Lavande; in fall, the orchards; on rainy days, TimeOut! in Mirabel.
Saint-Eustache: Chemin Fresnière
1. Nid'Otruche
A farm with about 200 ostriches, unique in Quebec. The visit is a guided walking safari of about an hour, with a tasting at the end.
- 825 Chemin Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- Mid-May to mid-October
- See the listing
2. La Maison Lavande
Lavender fields in bloom, gardens, a playground and a mini-farm. The fields are at their best in July.
- 902 Rang de la Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- Summer only
- See the listing
3. La Magie de la Pomme
An orchard run by the same family for eight generations: apples and pumpkins in fall, a sugar bush in spring.
- 925 Chemin Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
Saint-Eustache: in town
4. Cabane à sucre Constantin
A big sugar shack open year-round. In sugaring season: maple taffy on snow, sleigh rides, bouncy castles and a mini-farm.
- 1054 Arthur-Sauvé Boulevard, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
5. Salle de quilles Place Saint-Eustache
Sixteen small-pin bowling lanes since 1964, with electronic scoring and a snack bar.
- 367 Arthur-Sauvé Boulevard, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
Oka
6. Oka National Park
The big sandy beach on Lac des Deux Montagnes in summer; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding in winter.
- Chemin d'Oka (Route 344), Oka
- Free for ages 17 and under
- See the listing
7. Labonté de la Pomme
A century-old orchard where you pick apples, pears, plums and pumpkins depending on the season. Easy to pair with the national park.
- 405 Rang de l'Annonciation, Oka
- See the listing
Mirabel
8. Parc du Domaine Vert
A large regional park in the forest: treetop adventure course, hiking and biking, then skating and sledding in winter.
- 10423 Montée Sainte-Marianne, Mirabel
- See the listing
9. TimeOut! Mirabel
A retro '80s-themed centre: roller skating, arcades, mini-bowling and mini-curling. The restaurant is served by little robots.
- 11735 Montée Sainte-Marianne, Mirabel
- See the listing
10. Verger du Ruisseau
Apple picking with a motorized ride to the orchard and a short picking lesson for kids.
- 12680 Rang de la Fresnière, Mirabel
- See the listing
Our tips
- Nid'Otruche, Maison Lavande and La Magie de la Pomme are neighbours: you can easily do two in one day.
- Parc du Domaine Vert and TimeOut! are on the same road in Mirabel: outdoors in the morning, roller skating in the afternoon.
- For the nearby orchards of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, see our article on Saint-Joseph-du-Lac orchards.
Frequently asked questions
What can we do in Saint-Eustache with kids?
The walking safari at Nid'Otruche, Maison Lavande in summer, apples at La Magie de la Pomme in fall and the Constantin sugar shack year-round.
What can families do in Oka?
The beach and trails at Oka National Park, and fruit picking at Labonté de la Pomme.
What can we do in Mirabel when it rains?
TimeOut!: roller skating, arcades, mini-bowling and mini-curling.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and seasons may change: confirm with each place before you go.
