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Farm and Chez Gertrude
706, Rue St-Édouard,
C.P. 293
Saint-Urbain, Charlevoix (Québec) G0A 4K0
tel.: 418-639-2205
fax: 418-639-1130
Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec
160, quai St-André
(Québec) G1K 7C3
tél.: 418-692-2517 #287
Office
131 André, Beauport (Québec) G1E 5G4
tel.: 418-667-5443
fax: 418-667-8942
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Agrotourism is taking an increasing place within the company.
Since it specializes in the emu, the Centre de l'émeu de Charlevoix has qualified as a «discovery farm» an it teaches its customers about the fascinating world of the ratites, those birds that run but can't fly.
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Discover the emu,
this very rare bird.
The emu is the second largest non-flying bird in the world, and it originates form Australia. Like the ostrich, it belongs to the ratite family. An average emu weights 54 kg (120 lbs) and reaches 1.8 meters (6 feet). |
Guided tour – summer 2006
The largest emu farm in Quebec
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From June 9th till October 9th
from 9:30 am till 4:30 pm
For other periods or for groups,
upon reservation only.
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- Farm with emus of all ages.
- Incubation room.
- Shop: soap, oil, cream, shampoo, etc.
- Decorated eggs and gift sets.
- Different cuts of emu meat sold at the counter.
- Sampling and recipes on the premises.
- Other products of the farm.
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Adults : 5 $ / pers.
Children 12 years old and younger : 2 $ / pers.
Groups, 10 to 45 persons : 4 $ / pers.
Groups 46 persons and more : 3 $ / pers.
(taxes excluded)
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Package including meal available for groups of 20
persons and more or for customers staying at
Gîte Chez Gertrude. |
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To offer a better understanding of the emu, the Centre de l'émeu de Charlevoix has introduced in 1998 some guided tours. The guided tour of the St-Urbain' s farm allows for people of all ages to learn about the emu's habitat and way of life, to differentiate different types of ratites from one another, and to learn about their increasing marketing value.
In 2004, more than 3000 people of all ages and from everywhere took the guided tour of the farm.
Five guides are waiting to make you discover the wonderful world of emu.
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Emu eggshells, natural or painted by a renowned Charlevoix artist, pins, etc…
- Hand painted emu eggshell with wooden stand
- Hand painted emu eggshell on ivy stand
- Natural emu eggshell on ivy stand
- Wooden stand for single egg
- Ornamental mask made with emu eggshell
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