Agritourism abounds. Our getaway focuses on wineries, orchards and cider houses featuring top-notch wines and ciders. If you have the kids in tow, why not spoil them with a day at Zoo Parc Safari.
194 km
Tour these wineries and cider houses by car or bicycle if you have more time, but always be careful (no drinking and driving!).
Unforgettable moments
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Lacolle, Hemmingford
This organic farm, certified by Ecocert Canada, produces apples, pears, sour cherries, flowers, garlic, nuts, dried fruit, spreads and cider vinegar. Feel free to walk around or take a guided tour. The view of the surrounding mountains is magnificent!
Anyone familiar with Brittany, France knows that it produces excellent ciders. Well, the owners of Cidrerie du Minot hail from that region, which is a good sign! They are very adept at blending Breton tradition with Québec apples.
Hemmingford, Franklin
In 2005, this vineyard suffered a spring frost that destroyed half its vines. But the determined and creative owners planted new vines, along with some pear trees. The result: white, red and ice wine, and a delectable pear ice wine.
This place buzzes with activity. Apple picking, tractor rides, hiking, petting zoo, games and picnic area delight visitors. At the stand, we sell soups, pies, maple products, and more. Live country band every weekend.
Havelock, Hemmingford
It is a brewery, a honey house, a meadery and a restaurant, all at once. You can taste craft beers, honey wines, and a variety of hive products. The restaurant, bar and terrace offers a gourmet food with local flavours. Yum!
Renowned for its fresh-pressed apple juice, this orchard also operates a cider house and distillery, producing ice cider. Enjoy the petting zoo and picnic tables, and pick your own apples, pears, plums and pumpkins in season.
