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History of Levis and Tasting at the Ostara Market
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Desjardins
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The church has a ramp, once inside there are uneven surfaces. The terrace of Lévis offers access for people with reduced mobility with a longer journey on small stone paths.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In 2025 we start a historical tour of the Old Levis followed by a discovery of the farmers market of Lévis. This discovery of fresh and processed products by farmers in Chaudière-Appalaches and Bellechasse is a new visit.
These visits take place on Sunday mornings from July 6 to September 21. We offer a discount for the first two Sundays if you book in advance.
Here is a different way to experience your summer weekends. We organize the same type of discovery with tasting on summer Saturdays at the Cap-Rouge market in Quebec City.
Our mission as a non-profit organization is to encourage the local economy by introducing places outside the city circuit. We are part of the social economy beca...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A tasting dish is prepared by a different farmer every week. In addition, this dish is accompanied by a different drink depending on the week. Variety from Sunday to Sunday
Sparkling drink, fresh apple juice, non-alcoholic cider or berry wine depending on the week.
Tipping is at your discretion according to your appreciation of the guide and our Sunday tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Saint-Joseph-de-Lévis Parish
On Sunday at 10 a.m., meet your guide on the forecourt of Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire church in Lévis
Return
Terrasse du Chevalier-de-Lévis
The tour ends at the Ostara market in the because of the Chevalier-de-Lévis. You can continue to discover the market until 1 p.m. The walk to the starting point is less than a kilometer.
History of Levis and Tasting at the Ostara Market
(1) Reviews
Desjardins
About
In 2025 we start a historical tour of the Old Levis followed by a discovery of the farmers market of Lévis. This discovery of fresh and processed products by farmers in Chaudière-Appalaches and Bellechasse is a new visit.
These visits take place on Sunday mornings from July 6 to September 21. We offer a discount for the first two Sundays if you book in advance.
Here is a different way to experience your summer weekends. We organize the same type of discovery with tasting on summer Saturdays at the Cap-Rouge market in Quebec City.
Our mission as a non-profit organization is to encourage the local economy by introducing places outside the city circuit. We are part of the social economy beca...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A tasting dish is prepared by a different farmer every week. In addition, this dish is accompanied by a different drink depending on the week. Variety from Sunday to Sunday
Sparkling drink, fresh apple juice, non-alcoholic cider or berry wine depending on the week.
Tipping is at your discretion according to your appreciation of the guide and our Sunday tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Saint-Joseph-de-Lévis Parish
On Sunday at 10 a.m., meet your guide on the forecourt of Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire church in Lévis
Return
Terrasse du Chevalier-de-Lévis
The tour ends at the Ostara market in the because of the Chevalier-de-Lévis. You can continue to discover the market until 1 p.m. The walk to the starting point is less than a kilometer.
Itinerary
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Eglise Notre-Dame de la Victoire
We begin with the history of Canada, Levis and the influence of religion during our 400 years. When the church is open, the guide will show you around after Mass.
20 minutes
2
Musee de la Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
We explain the influence of the Desjardins movement founded by Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins in 1900. As the house and the Desjardins Building are closed on Sundays, this historical explanation is made outside.
20 minutes
3
Avenue Bégin
Discovery of the built heritage in Old Levis. Explanation of the renovations carried out over the past 10 years. We stop looking at the opulent houses where the rich people lived at the time.
20 minutes
4
Côte du Passage
Discovery of the place of passage to the Lévis - Quebec ferry. This path created what was the city center of Lévis a century ago.
15 minutes
5
Marché fermier Ostara du Vieux Lévis
The historical tour ends with the discovery of the Terrace of Lévis and the history of the Knight of Lévis. This historical part lasts 20 minutes. Then we go to discover the farmers market of the city of Lévis for another 20 minutes with tasting of a dish and a drink.
