All-you-can-eat pumpkins!

Updated on September 28, 2023

Every year when October rolls around, life isn’t all rosy—it’s orange! If you love this colorful time of year, let yourself be swept away to Pumpkin Wonderland in Laval. It’s time to carve and decorate your Halloween collection.

Picking your own produce is fun!

Go pumpkin hunting! In Laval, several farmers are opening their fields to the public forpick-your-own. It’s the perfect opportunity to find the best pumpkins to display in front of your house and enjoy on your plate!

Marineau Farm offers pick-your-own pumpkins and squash, along with a wide variety of activities, each as fun as the next. Play squash bowling or a game of tic-tac-toe with pumpkins. And don’t forget to try one of their delicious homemade products flavored with autumn spices.

Forget Farm also offers pumpkin and squash picking. Take the opportunity to visit the mini-farm or even take a tractor ride. Forget Farm’s fall festivities are sure to delight the whole family!

You can also find THE perfect pumpkin without picking it yourself at Ferme Chez Vaillancourt and Ferme Turcot et fils. Plus, stock up on delicious seasonal vegetables.

Pumpkin, the gourmet way!

Whether served as soup, purée, gratin, stew, or dessert, it lends itself to a wide variety of fall recipes. Rich in vitamin A, phosphorus, and zinc, it’s packed with antioxidants. Its seeds are just as nutritious. Try the delicious pumpkin pie recipe with caramelized walnuts from the “Saveurs de Laval” website. A real treat!

Did you know?

• The more vibrant the squash’s color, the deeper its orange hue, and the higher its beta-carotene content—a vitamin with antioxidant properties.
• There are 25 varieties of pumpkins in Quebec.
• To make it easier to cut the squash, heat it in the microwave for two minutes. This will make the skin softer.

(source: Saveurs de Laval)

Be sure to bring several pumpkins home, as they can last for several months if you don’t put them in the fridge and keep them away from cold, heat, and light. Happy Halloween, and above all, enjoy your meal!

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