So if you find yourself in Belleville, Ontario, and asking yourself, “What do I do with myself today?,” consider this one of many pleasurable activities to consider.

Reid’s Dairy, which is located just south of the 401 on Sidney street (easily accessible for a quick pit stop if you’re passing by), is over 100 years old and remains independent to this day. I remember when it never had the tower and fake waving woman inside (the princess is long gone now… I believe it had something to do with Dairy Queen), and when Reid’s had a massive petting zoo, with lots of goats and other livestock.

Now the zoo is replaced by a mini-mall square, complete with Quiznos, New Vision Christian book store and a flower shop, and Reid’s most mind boggling drive thru you have ever seen in your life. Imagine a disjointed figure eight with traffic islands and you get the idea.

I suggest getting the Loonie or Toonie milkshake, but you can get whatever you like… the ice cream is fresh and very sweet. And as a bonus, on the side of the cup you get this disturbing cow staring out at you while you enjoy her sweet, sweet nectar.

But if it’s your first visit to the dairy, head inside and check out the view of the factory through the glass windows (unless you are in there at the crack of dawn, you’ll never see any action). Then, as you browse their various cheeses, hit the big red button on the wall and be horrified as the creepiest animatronic stage show featuring bumpkin bluegrass players commence.

If you look carefully enough, you can probably also spot the choo-choo train running around the perimeter of the store, and the giant cow’s head which you can also activate with a big red button.

Does this all sound bizarre? It is. One of the two must-visit places you must hit when you stop by what the locals lovingly call, “Bellvegas.”