Prescott-Russell ; it ’ s home to four breweries : Beau ’ s All Natural Brewing Company ( don ’ t miss Beau ’ s Oktoberfest !), Cassel Brewery , Turque de broue and Etienne Brulé .
Your can get sudsy in Prescott-Russell , but its also a foodie haven , offering bounties like St . Albert Cheese ( come for the famous curds , but choose from 20 other varieties in their restaurant and boutique ), and high-end vineyards such as Domaine Perrault near Vars , and Vankleek Hill Vineyard . The region is also home to a wonderful soap factory , Garden Path , and hosts many agricultural fairs and events , such as St-Albert ’ s Curd Fest and the Russell Fair . Farm stands and farmers ’ markets also define the city and region , from the seasonal Parkdale Market , to year-round Vankleek Hill Farmers ’ Market , Lansdowne Ottawa Farmers ’ Market , and the ByWard Market , Canada ’ s oldest and largest public market .
Speaking of taste , spring is a very special season in Canada — maple syrup season — and Ottawa is lucky to be so close to many maple syrup producers . For example , just outside the clockwise , from top left : St . Albert Cheese ; Beau ’ s Oktoberfest ; ALÉA at Casino du Lac-Leamy
city you ’ ll find Fulton ’ s Pancake House & Sugar Bush , where guests can enjoy a tour , horse-drawn ride , and even a maple meal .
Foodie festivals also crop up outside the city , and the area of Prescott-Russell is a hotspot . Vankleek Hill is known as the Gingerbread Capital of Ontario , but it ’ s home to fests and events almost every weekend over the summer , including the Festival of Flavours ( September ). Clarence-Rockland , the largest town in the region , is home to the Ottawa River Festival and the Eastern Ontario Gourmet Fest .
Rural Ottawa ’ s pleasures will be on full display in 2017 as part of Agri 150 , a series of unique outdoor events celebrating the region ’ s tastes and experiences .
Mix food and fun across the river at Gatineau ’ s Casino du Lac-Leamy . Dine at Le Baccara , dance the night away at ALÉA , or try your hand at blackjack or the slots . At any rate , Ottawa ’ s tastes and talents are a solid bet .
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