There’s nothing better than picking apples together as a family. In short, it’s a perfect activity for all ages that’s always filled with smiles and beautiful memories.
If you have a young family, it’s better to stay near home, but if your children are a little older, you can discover new landscapes. Here are some landscapes to discover.
Orchards near us
Certified organic, Verger Hudson opened on August 18 and U-Pick will be available on September 8th. In addition to organic apples, you can buy unpasteurized honey, apple cider vinegar or simply natural apple juice.
For more information: http://vergerhudson.com/
Verger Labonté in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot offers an impressive variety of apples, pears, squash and pumpkins. You can also buy homemade products like pear butter, apple jelly and even apple butter.
For more information: http://vergerlabonte.com/
Also located in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Ferme Anse aux Sables is another place for people of all ages. It offers U-Pick activities starting in mid-September. Several products are also available at their small booth.
For more information: https://fermeanseausable.wordpress.com/
Always a must in the area and located in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Quinn Farm offers several activities on the farm in addition to its quality products such as blueberries, corn and apples for the season. U-Pick offers activity at your fingertips, affordable and, above all, lots of fun for children.
For more information: http://www.lafermequinn.qc.ca/
A bit further away
On the other side of Hudson, after a ferry ride, is the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac Lafrance Orchard. It also offers many pick-your-own and family activities as early as August, everything from tractor rides to family picnics.
For more information: http://www.lesvergerslafrance.com/
Another organic choice to consider is the Apple Crop Orchard which offers U-Pick, tractor towers and many other activities. There is also a shop on the premises that serves pastries such as the famous apple donuts.
For more information: http://www.alacroiseedespommes.com/le-verger/
These are just a few places to visit. Enjoy the fall and with a few Google clock, you'll find plenty of other farms and orchards to visit to create your own apple road.
