Fall is apple time; this beautiful fruit filled with antioxidants and vitamin C. If you look at the pictures on social media, many of you have already been there. For those who have not yet had the opportunity, there is still time to stock up on this juicy fruit at an affordable price.
From the end of August to the beginning of November, several orchards offer self-picking and discovering places where the apple is exploited in a delightful way. Outgo offers you these 4 beautiful places or enjoy this favorite activity for the color season.
Cider and Orchard Pedneault de l'Iles aux Elbodes
The picking of apples alone, family or group, at the Cidrerie et Orger Pedneault is possible in September and October depending on the variety. After anapple picker has given you the instructions and you have chosen the desired quantities, you will be able to pick different varieties of apples while strolling through this heavenly place.
Nestled in an enchanting setting, the ancestral farmhouse is located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, where you can discover the unique taste of the apple of Isle-aux-Coudres includingancient varieties jealously preserved by the owners. You can even have a picnic on the premises when the weather permits.
Fine apple products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, tasting of ice cider, cider aperitif with fruit from the orchard or apple must. Let yourself be tempted by jellies, jams, butters and syrups. The Pedneault family invites you to enjoy happiness... in Baie St-Paul.
The Golden Pommeraie in Rougemont
Discover a multitude of different varieties of apples on more than 16 hectares of land... what could be more exciting? More than 6 varieties of self-picking apples to suit your personal tastes. For consumption, a healthy snack, to cook or for a good morning juice! Let go of your imagination!
The orchard welcomes preschool and school groups to spend a day that children will remember for a long time. Tractor ride, playground, mini-farm, labyrinth and other surprises are at the rendezvous. For groups of adults, you should not forget the visit of Domaine De Lavoie, vineyard & cider house. Shuttle transportation is included for your pleasure!
Open every day in the summer season, the shop allows you to fill your grocery basket with fresh and healthy products. As for the orchard, it is Mother Nature who controls it! Usually “summer apples” await you from mid-August and the season extends until the end of October.
Orchard of Île Saint-Bernard in Châteauguay
Certified organic by Ecocert Canada, the Orchard de l'Île Saint-Bernard, located 20 minutes from Montreal, offers exceptional natural and heritage resources that will certainly charm you.
The site offers about fifteen varieties of apples including Honey Crisp, Cortland, Lobo, McIntosh, Empire, Delicious and many others without pesticides. Rather than using chemicals, more “natural” methods are put forward and provide exceptional yield to the orchard.
Several apple products are also available in the shop, a real treasure of the region! On the weekend of September 22nd and 23rd, visitors will be offered activities: small market, apple shop, tractor tour, makeup, animation, children's games and background music.
The Café de l'île and the Bistro La Traité will also be open during this period to cover all cravings, as will the Marguerite-D'Youville Wildlife Refuge, which will offer breathtaking landscapes.
Oka Jude-Apple Orchard
Located close to the old Oka Abbey and the Oka cheese factory, the orchard with spectacular views welcomes apple pickers from August to October. It's a cool autumn day and you'll be amazed to see all these fruit-filled trees; a sense of gratitude for nature will surely invade you.
If the appetite is there, picnic areas are set up throughout the orchard. Don't you have a picnic? No problem! You will find on the site what to refuel. A selection of local products are on sale at the shop as well as drinks such as homemade apple splash!
The apple picker is undoubtedly part of Quebecers' autumn traditions, and the region has several orchards surrounded by enchanting landscapes. Whether it is to make pies, compotes or simply taste as is, apple is an exceptional fruit. Take the opportunity to take beautiful, colorful family photos! And you? What are your favourite places?
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