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Vignobles (wineries) in Quebec are noted for their apple ice wines. Cidreries also make their own variation: apple ice cider.

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Apple Picking in Quebec

 

By Aalia Persaud for Readersdigest.ca


Spend some time outside and enjoy some of that crisp, cool autumn air while you're picking your own apples this fall. Prefer something a little more indoors? Sip a local apple ice wine or ice cider from the comfort of your own home.


 

Apple Ciders and Wines

Au Pavillon de la Pomme
Cidrerie Fleurs de Pommiers
Cidrerie-Verger Leo Boutin
Domaine Lafrance Cidrerie
Vergers Ecologiques Philion
Vignoble les Blancs Coteaux
Vignoble De Lavoie
Vignoble Domaine de la Source a Marguerite
Vignoble et Cidrerie Coteau St-Paul
Vignoble La Roche des Brises
Vignoble Du Clos Baillie

 

Pick Your Own Apples

A la Croisée des Pommes
Where: 90 rue Lacroix, St-Joseph du Lac
Directions: Autoroute 640 West, exit 2.
When: July to October
Cost: $6
Contact: 450-623-8621
Vista Bella, Melba, Paula Red, Lobo, McIntosh, Pomette, Laufanne, Spartan, Cortland, Empire, Golden Russet, Wolf River, Honey Crisp, Royal Gala. 

 

Au Pavillon de la Pomme
Where: 1130 boulevard Laurier, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
When: Mon. to Sun.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 450-464-2654
Varieties: 30+.

Cidrerie-Verger Leo Boutin
Where: 710 rang de la Montagne, Mont Saint-Grégoire
When: Late July to Oct.
Contact: 450-346-3326
Vista Bella, Melba, Jersey Mac, Paula Red, Lobo, McIntosh, Cortland, Spartan, Empire. Apple cider is also available.

Cueillette 640
Where: 41 rue Binette St-Joseph-du-Lac
Directions: 20 mins from Montreal. Autoroute 13 N or 15 N, exit St-Eustache. 640 W towards Oka, exit 2. When: Mon. to Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Cash and interac accepted.
Contact: 450-623-8635
Wheelchair access. 

 

Ferme Hillspring Farm
Where: 1019 route 202, Franklin Centre
When: Mid to end of Aug.: weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. to Oct.: daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 450-827-2565
Vista Bella, Jersey Mac, Paula Red, Summer Granny, Lobo, McIntosh, Cortland, Royal Gala, Fuji, Spartan, Empire, Ida Red, Delicious, Spy, Golden Russet. Tastings: apple donuts and other products. The dining room also offers a variety of treats, including apple soup. 

 

Jude-Pomme
Where: 222 rang Sainte-Sophie, Oka
When: Aug. to late Oct.
Contact: 450-479-6080
Melba, Jersey Mac, Paula Red, Lobo, Jonamac, Judeoka, McIntosh, Spartan, Empire, Cortland, Russet. 
 

Ocenas Orchards 
Where: 2066 Brooks Road, Franklin Centre
Directions: On Covey Hill overlooking the Chateauguay Valley. 45 mins from the Mercier Bridge.
When: Thurs. to Sun.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: 450-827-2019 
 

Paradis des Fruits Dunham
Where: 519 Bruce, Dunham
Directions: off Route 202, near the Quebec/Vermont border
When: Mid Aug. to end of Oct.
Contact: 450-295-2667
Varieties: 22. Ecological farm.

Quinn Farm 
Where: 2495 Perrot Blvd. South, Notre-Dame de l'Île-Perrot
When: Aug. to Sept.
Contact: 514-453-1510 
 

Verger Coeur de Pomme
Where: 19 rang Sainte-Sophie, Oka
Directions: From Montreal, 13 N or 15 N to 640 W to the end. Right on Route 344 (Oka Road), right on Ste-Sophie Road, drive 1 km.
When: Aug. to Oct.
Cost: 450-479-1932
Paula Red, Sunrise, Lobo, McIntosh, Spartan, Cortland, Empire, Honey Crisp, Gala. Follows eco-friendly practices, as per the Integrated Fruit Production (IFP).

Verger Ecologiques Philion
Where: 389 Route 202, Hemmingford
Directions: From Montreal, 15 S (towards USA), exit 6 (Lacolle, Hemmingford). Continue 1.6 km. Orchard is on your right.
When: From Labour Day to Thanksgiving. Wed. to Sun.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: 450-247-3133 
 

Le Verger Labonté
Where: 2291 Perrot Blvd., Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
Directions: Click here
When: End of Aug. to Oct. Sat., Sun. and holidays: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Picking during the week is only available for groups.
Contact: 514-453-5379
Paula Red, Lobo, McIntosh, Spartan, Cortland, Empire.

 

Les Vergers Lafrance
Where: 1473 chemin Principal, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
When: Late July to Oct. Mon. to Sun.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission.
Contact: 450-491-7859
Melba, Jersey Mac, Paula Red, Lobo, McIntosh, Spartan, Empire, Cortland, Royal Gala, Honey Gold. Other varieties are available to purchase. Wheelchair access.

Vergers Petch Orchards 
Where: 431 Route 202, Hemmingford
When: Aug. to Oct. Please call ahead.
Contact: 450-247-3414
Varieties: 24. Gala, Cortland, McIntosh, rare heirloom apples and more.

 

Verger Trois Pommes
Directions: Email for directions from your location. 
Cost: $9 adults, $7 children
Contact: b.bouthillier@videotron.ca

 

More Apple Facts and Fun

This Quebec apple ice cider has won more than 60 awards worldwide.
Follow the cider route in Quebec’s Montérégie region.
Impress your guests with Domaine Pinnacle’s apple-based cocktails.
Visit the Fédération des Producteurs de Pomme du Québec. 
Find more orchards in Quebec.

   

Looking for more apple-icious pickings? Find out what's going on in the rest of Canada.

 

 

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