While heading east of Ottawa, I noticed I had left the rain behind me. The sky was blue and cloudless towards Montreal.
Drove to Saint-Hyacinthe to attend the "Rendez-vous des papilles". The activities were okay, although a bit expensive. Spent a few hours driving around the city. Came back to Ottawa under the rain.
All in all, never trust the forecast or you will be seating in your living room most of the time!
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"Rendez-vous des papilles" is a Quebec cultural products and food exhibit. There were more than 60 regional producers/manufacturers. We could taste unique products or watch culinary demonstrations given by 17 renowned chefs. There was a wide array of free activities for everyone, animation, conferences, shows, education workshops and interpretation centres. A contemporary art exhibit based on the theme of agricultural was also part of the program. It took place at the oldest agricultural market in Quebec Marché-centre in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Left Ottawa at 10:30 (under the rain!)
Arrival at 1:30 (sunny and clear sky)
1:30 – 5:00 Activities at the site followed by dinner in town
6:30 Left St-Hyacinthe
9:30 Arrival in Ottawa (under the rain again!!)
Information: http://www.rendezvousdespapilles.qc.ca/