Activities - Giant Corn & Sunflower Mazes

Giant Corn & Sunflower Mazes


Aerial view of the corn maze in 2007	Aerial view of the corn maze in 2008

Starting August 22, come discover the stories of cowboys and Indians as you try to find your way out of one of our three corn and sunflower mazes:

Small maze... for the young & brave
A walk in the corn & sunflower field with a few small dead-ends. This area is fenced in for safety. Children love to discover and follow the trails in this giant corn field. Parents needn't worry about losing their kids here!!!!.
Medium-size maze.... for 6 to 7 year-olds
A maze in the corn & sunflower field where you can discover objects used by cowboys and Indians! Allow about 20 minutes, depending on long it takes you to find your way out!
Super-size maze... for the brave of heart
(Younger children must be accompanied by an adult) Head off for adventure as you search the 12-foot high corn and sunflower maze for clues to fill in your questionnaire. Cross the challenging hanging bridge in the forest, which provides a unique aerial perspective of the maze. A fun and educational way to discover and learn about the stories of cowboys and indians, all while enjoying the chance to run around in nature. Guided tours every weekend and during the week for groups of 80 or more. In case of rain, the guided tours may be cancelled. Allow 60 to 90 minutes to find your way out.

Groupe d'enfants sur un pont suspendu dans le bois

Opening hours for the mazes

Starting August 22, the mazes will be open on weekends from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm (last departure). Guided tours are available weekends. In case of rain, the guided tours may be cancelled.

Mondays to Fridays, the mazes will be open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, without guided tours. Guided tours are only available for groups of 80 or more, upon reservation at 514-453-5379.

We suggest you bring good walking shoes, water, a back carrier for your baby rather than a stroller (we have two we can lend you, when they are available), lots of courage and patience, your smile and your sense of direction !!!

Entry Fee

Includes a tractor ride to the field (a $1 donation will be given to humanitarian organizations):

Less than 5 years old :	Free
5 to 15 years old:	$7.00
16 years and older :	$9.00

The history of the maze

Since 2006, Verger Labonté has created mazes in the cornfield. This activity is a way to have fun, enjoy nature, and learn something new. Each year, the theme and layout of the maze changes to provide new challenges. In addition, $1 of each entry fee goes towards humanitarian organizations to contribute to the well-being of the less fortunate.

In 2006, we presented the many faces Africa, all while collecting $5200 for the village of Hangoumé, Togo. This money was used to dig a well, pay the salaries of two teachers and help the startup of some ten small businesses by providing money through micro credit.

In 2007, visitors enjoyed the theme of courageous pirates. The $6000 collected allowed 12 students chosen by local high schools to live the Corsaro experience (www.viiif.net/corsaro) on lake Champlain during the week of July 13, 2008. Many thanks to the local participating high schools: École secondaire du Chêne Bleu, École secondaire Soulanges, École secondaire de la Cité des Jeunes, and McDonald high.

In 2008, our visitors had the pleasure of discovering the mysteries of Peru. The $6500 collected went two organizations helping children in Peru living in extreme poverty. Aldea Yanapay (www.aldeayanapay.org), located in Cuzco, purchased equipment for their new cultural centre which provides teenagers with a safe place for different activities. Expand Peru (www.expandperu.org) , located in Huancayo, hired two teachers for a year to work with 35 less fortunate children in their child assistance center. The objective of these organizations is to improve the quality of life for children by offering them a proper growth environment.

In 2010, we invite you to have fun in the 12-foot corn and sunflower mazes and in the forest. Come and discover the fascinating stories of cowboys and Indians! The money collected will go to different humanitarian organizations.

Here are some pictures of our projects and achievements:

Africa 2006:

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Pirates 2007:

Peru 2008:

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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!