Take a bite out of the country! It's real, it's fresh, and it's full of local flavour. This is a great time to come out to the Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent, located close to Montreal in the extreme southwest part of Quebec. The bucolic countryside dotted with lush orchards where you and your family and friends can enjoy a day of apple picking make this a getaway destination that's second-to-none. Meet the apple growers and join in the apple harvest. A delicious way to experience the fall season!

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L’île Perrot | Le Circuit du Paysan | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

L'Île perrot


A haven of greenery, a seigniorial heritage, breathtaking vistas… Head out to Île Perrot, an unexpected and refreshing change of scenery just minutes from Montreal. This fall, be sure to try the giant maze, go apple picking, visit a farm, and discover the windmill.

Ferme Quinn
Pick your own apples, pumpkins, squash and berries – Wagon rides and maze – Local products

Verger Labonté
Apple and pumpkin picking– Tractor rides and mazes – Farm animals – Local products

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Circuit du Paysan

Located close to the American border on the flanks of Covey hill, a taste of unspoiled countryside awaits. More than 20 orchards along the 40-kilometre circuit are waiting to welcome you. Discover the charm of this unique and picturesque rural region. The region has a distinct architectural heritage that was shaped by Irish and Scottish immigrants, and its hilly landscape is blanketed with apple trees full of delicious fruit as far as the eye can see. Less than an hour from Montreal, the Circuit du Paysan invites you to taste the pleasure of a memorable day discovering fine products, beautiful scenery, and a warm local welcome.

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Southwest Townships apple growerst







Franklin, Havelock and Hinchinbrooke Area

Au cœur de mon verger
Apple, pear and prune picking, Gift shop offering home-made products, Treetop adventure

Au verger du clocher
Local products, scenic terrace, pick-your-own fruits

Cidrerie Rockburn et Vergers Frier's Orchards
Apple and pear u-pick, ciders, tour of the cider mill, tractor rides, picnic area, local products

Domaine des hauts sentiers
Pick your own apples, apple products, hiking trails (2km), picnic area

Ferme Hillspring
Apple and pear u-pick, tractor rides, small farm, maple products and sugarhouse

Fruits du Hameau, Vergers Gérald Lussier inc.
Pick your own apples, local products, picnic area, home-made jam

La croisée des chemins
Pick your own apples, picnic areas, small farm, games, tower wagon

La pommeraie du Suroît
Pick your own apples, touristic attractions on site, local products, ciders

Verger biologique Maniadakis
Pick your own apples, organic products

Verger du pirate
Pick your own apples, playground, authentic wooden ship, pirate legends told by professional actors

Verger E.Y. Machabée
Pick your own apples, tractor rides, small farm, playground

Verger Suzanne Machabée
Pick your own apples, blueberry kiosk, maple products, tractor rides, picnic areas

Vergers Blair
Pick your own apples, small farm, hiking trails, treasure hunt, local products, picnic area, playground

Vergers Cassidy
Pick-your-own, local products, playground, farm

Vergers Franklin
Pick your own blueberries, pears and apples, home made products, maple products, playground, café-terrace

Vergers McMillan Orchards
Pick your own pears, apples and prunes, maple products, sugarhouse, gift shop

Hemmingford Area

Cidrerie du Minot
Cider tasting

Cidrerie La Face Cachée de la Pomme
Ice cider tasting

Les vergers Petch
Pick-your-own, mini-zoo, picnic area

Vergers Philion
Pick-your-own, eco-ciders, ice ciders

 
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Boasting not only Lac Saint-François and a vibrant downtown sector with its unique nautical ambience, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is also surrounded by rich agricultural lands. Pick a variety of seasonal fruit at a large local farm located there. Enjoy a delicious day in the country!

Ferme Hubert Sauvé
Local products, pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples and tomatoes

 
   

Ardent agrotourist?

The rich, fertile soil of the Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent has made this area a favourite agrotourism destination. This rural region offers a vast array of delicious local terroir products of the finest quality in an inviting and authentic country setting. Set out on a journey of discovery along the routes of the Carte du gourmet, the Circuit du paysan and Patrimoine et gourmandise in Beauharnois-Salaberry.