With more than 6,000 apple trees, there are plenty of apples to pick and space to explore. Choose from more than 20 varieties of high-quality apples and crabapples.
U-pick season generally runs from Labour Day to Thanksgiving. No equipment is required, and picking containers are available for purchase on-site in three sizes. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing.
Picnic tables are available for visitors who would like to enjoy an outdoor meal after apple-picking. Free parking is available on-site, and strollers and wagons are welcome.
Dogs are permitted on the property provided they remain on a leash. For sanitary reasons, however, they are not allowed in the orchards or buildings.
Our orchards offer more than 20 apple varieties for U-pick, including Cortland, Fameuse, Geneva, Ginger Gold, Lobo, McIntosh, Melba, Paulared, Red Cort, Honeycrisp and many others.
Our plentiful Honeycrisp apples are available for U-pick from late September until the first frost. Crisp and juicy, with an ideal balance of sweetness and tartness, Honeycrisp is the most sought-after variety in our orchards.
Apple picking is much more than an activity. It is a full day on the farm. After filling your bags as you make your way through the rows, settle in at one of our picnic tables, order a wood-fired pizza from the kiosk or head to the patio for a complimentary cider tasting, all while enjoying views of the orchards. You can also explore the property on foot and take in panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River.
It is the perfect day out for families, friends and groups, enjoyed at your own pace in a rural setting just 20 minutes from downtown Quebec City.
U-pick apples: $0.95 to $1.50, depending on the container selected (bag, half-bushel or bushel). Payment must be made at the on-site boutique before entering the orchard.
Harvest periods vary each year depending on weather conditions: check our Facebook page for weekly updates during the season.
| Variety | Use | Maturity | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pearmain | Eating, sauce | Mid-August | 4 weeks |
| Melba | Eating, sauce | Late August | 2 weeks |
| Paula Red | Eating, sauce | Early September | 1 month |
| Duchess | Sauce | Mid-September | 2 weeks |
| Ginger Gold | Eating | Mid-September | 5 months |
| Lobo | Eating | Mid-September | 2 months |
| Wealthy | Eating, sauce, jelly, cider | Mid-September | 4 months |
| Wolf River | Sauce | Mid-September | 2 months |
| Dayton | Eating, sauce | Mid-September | 4 months |
| McIntosh | Eating, sauce, cider | Mid-September | 4 months |
| Cortland | Eating, sauce, cider | Mid-September | 4 months |
| Spartan | Eating, sauce | Late September | 4 months |
| Fameuse | Eating, jelly | Late September | 4 months |
| Honeycrisp | Eating, cider | Late September | 5 months |
| Snowsweet | Eating, cider | Late September | 5 months |
| Greening | Sauce | Early October | 6 months |
| Geneva | Jelly, cider | Early September | 2 weeks |
| Dolgo | Jelly | Early September | 1 month |
| Chestnut | Eating, sauce | Early September | 2 months |
| Hyslop | Jelly | Mid-September | 1 month |
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