Fromagerie La Station

What You See

The family has farmed here for four generations and makes organic raw-milk and thermized cheeses from its own herd. The free trail has an immersive room that recreates the cellars, a scent organ of farm smells, interpretation panels and an outdoor loop. Windows look into the three ageing rooms, where a robot brushes the wheels, and a large window gives onto the make room. Production varies, so cheesemaking is not guaranteed during your visit. From mid-May to mid-October the cows graze in the fields around the farm; in winter they stay in the barn, which is closed to visitors.

The Cheeses

Alfred Le Fermier is the best known. The shop also sells Comtomme, Chemin du Brûlé, Chemin Hatley, Hillhurst, Loam de Compton, the Raclette de Compton plain and with pepper, and a fondue mix, along with the farm's maple syrup and products from local makers.

Guided Tours

In summer a guide takes you through the farm, the cheesemaking and the family story, with a tasting at the end. It costs $18 per adult and is free for children 12 and under. Dates are released on the farm's online booking page.

Food and Practical Details

Grilled cheese and espresso are served whenever the shop is open, with a terrace in season. Cyclists are welcome. The self-guided trail stays open in winter, so bring boots. Cheese is not shipped to individuals.

Nearby

Compton is 20 minutes south of Sherbrooke. The Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is about 40 minutes west, and our Eastern Townships cheese page lists other makers nearby.