Climb a ladder to reach the best fruit, ride a tractor with your happy dog at your side ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂæ visiting an orchard during harvest season is full of fun and adventure. And, while your dog won't be tasting any jam, pie or apple crisp, her day of outdoor activity in your company will more than make up for it!
Petit et Fils orchard
For anyone with a sweet tooth, Petit et fils cidery and orchard is a pure delight for the taste buds. In addition to apple picking, be sure to check out the cider house and creperie ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂæ as well as the view from the observation deck, which is stunning on clear days. Dogs aren't allowed in the shop, so plan to visit with a friend who can stock up on goodies while you relax at the picnic tables with your 4-legged buddy.
ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàla croisÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂée des pommes organic orchard
Nestled in the Laurentians, ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàla croisÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂée des pommes is certified 100% organic and practices an all-natural, completely pesticide-free production. Their season can, however, be cut short when the weather's rainy and windy. Check with the orchard before planning your visitÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂespecially after the weekend of October 5-6.
Domaine OrlÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéans
"We have 9 dogs in our family! So yes, we love them and they're welcome,"the owner says straightaway. Located on ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂle d'OrlÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéans, close to Quebec City, Domaine OrlÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéans orchard is ideal for picking apples, pumpkins and zucchini. Visitors to the farm can also enjoy tractor rides. In addition to the 14 varieties of apples, the orchard offers cider tastings.
MÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéli-MÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂélo orchard
Located on the North Shore, MÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéli-MÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂélo is a must-visit orchard and a great place to enjoy an outdoor picnic on warm autumn afternoons. You can also visit the farmhouse. Great news: Yes, dogs (on a leash) are welcome!
Le Gros Pierre orchard
In Compton, in the Eastern Townships, Le Gros Pierre is an apple orchard first and foremost. But you can also pick pumpkins and squash until November. On October 19 and 20, you can even participate in their pumpkin fairÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂa Halloween event which invites visitors to come costumed ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂæ and the perfect opportunity to show off your furry buddy's Halloween look! Note that, as with many other orchards, dogs aren't allowed in the shop.
Photo credits:
Photo 3: Domaine OrlÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéans
Photo 4: gusthemutt
Photo 5: lecuyerrebecca