Québec U-Pick Farms - 2020 PickYourOwn.org

Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002! We update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!

Find a local pick your own farm here!

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Québec?  Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Québec, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop.

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in April 2020, and other timely information:

Notes for April 2020: Spring is here! Strawberry season started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California; then starts in March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

Now, more than ever, going to a farm, being outside, away from crowds, getting fresh, local produce, makes more sense than ever before! It's a fun, safe and educational to pick some fresh strawberries, blueberries and more, then come back here to learn how to freeze, can, make jam, salsa and much more! Of course, check with the farm before you go, both to check on crop availability and make sure that they're open, given rapidly changing state requirements for businesses and people due to Coronavirus.

It's likely that many Easter Egg Hunts will be cancelled, but check on our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

See these pages to find a local Strawberry Festival, or a Cherry or cherry blossom festival or a Blueberry festival.

We also have easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

Québec U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2020, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Abitibi-Temiscamingue

Bas-Saint-Laurent

Capitale-Nationale

Centre-du-Quebec

Chaudière-Appalaches

Côte-Nord

Estrie

Gaspesie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Lanaudière

Laurentides (western Montreal suburbs)

  • Verger Lacroix - apples, apple cider, tractor-pulled wagon rides, farm animals, playground, hay maze
    649 Chemin Principal, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, J0N 1M0. Phone: (450) 623-4888. Fax: (450) 472-1287. Email: vergerlacroix@videotron.ca. Open: call or see their website. Directions: From Highways 15 or 13: Take Highway 640 West and get off at Exit 2 (St-Joseph-du-Lac). Make a left turn at the intersection of Chemin Principal. Go on for about 600 metres. You will see Verger Lacroix on your right. a family apple orchard that combines fun, learning and delicious treats!
    For over 20 years, four generations of the Lacroix family have been devoted to apple growing and worked hard at Verger Lacroix to produce the best apples in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac. In 1978, Verger Lacroix became a U-pick apple orchard. Verger Lacroix has ciders for all tastes. From sparkling to ice ciders, and all varieties in between.

Laval

  • Marche' aux Fleurs - pick your own flowers (tulips)
    1270 Rue Principale, Laval, QC H7X 1C1. Phone: 833-885-4737. Email: info@tulipes.ca. Open: season starts on the 10th of May.  They have a large field for self-tulip picking where you can come with your family to pick your own beautiful tulips, take pictures and spend time outdoors. Come pick the tulips of your choice, they have planted 500,000 multicolored tulips. Bring a bucket for the drive home to keep your fresh-cut flowers in water. Everything else you need to pick the flowers is provided. Purchase your tickets in advance for Saturdays and Sundays, before the tulips bloom.  If you buy a weekend ticket and we are unable to present, you can use the same ticket during the week.  (ADDED: March 01, 2019, JBS)

Mauricie

  • La Ferme de Bullion - berries
    1555 Coteau des Hetres, St-Andre-d'Argenteui, Quebec J0V 1X0. Phone: 450-562-0104. Email: debullion@sympatico.ca. Offers Open-pollinated seeds, Heritage varieties, Bedding plants, Farm Kiosk, Greenhouse vegetables, U-Pick berries, eggs, honey, jams, conserves and fresh bread, CSA Baskets, Workshops, Garlic festival.

Monteregie (eastern Montreal suburbs)

  • Domaine des Hautes Sentiers - Apples
    2340 Brooks Road, Franklin Centre, QC J0S 1E0. Phone: 450-827-1165. Directions: Just east of the village of Franklin Centre on Route 202 and up the steep hill from the cemetery. We are open July, August, September, October, November. Our hours are: Groups by reservation. Lodi and Vista Bella last week of July; Jersey Mac and Paula Red mid-August; Macintosh and Cortland in September; and Spartan and Empire in October. Juice apples and ice cider wine apples in November and December. Hiking trails, photography workshops, panoramic view of Montreal and the Chateauguay Valley, maple syrup in the spring, cross country skiing in the winter, firewood for sale, hay wagon rides and press your own fresh apple cider. NOTE: The farm has new owners, so hours may change!
  • Ferme Anse au Sable - apples, strawberries, Pears, raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, restrooms
    2565 Perrot, Nd Île Perrot, QC J7v8p5. Phone: 514-453-1396. Email: Anseausable@videotron.ca. Open: From 9 to 6 everyday. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
  • La Ferme Quinn - Integrated Pest Management, Apples, blueberries, Christmas trees, currants (red and black), gooseberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), winter squash, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    2495 Boul Perrot, Notre-dame-de-l'ile-perrot, J7V 8P4. Phone: 514-453-1510. Fax: 514-453-1062. Email: info@lafermequinn.ca. Open: 7 days a week 10:00 am to 4:00. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. All dates are approximate; Strawberries June 28 to July 5 Blueberries July 15 pm to August 15 Raspberries July 15 pm to August 15 Apples August 15 pm to October 31 Pumpkins September 15 pm to October 31 Squash September 15 pm to October 31 Christmas Trees November 28 to December 24. Quinn Farms uses Integrated Pest Management procedures to reduce the use of pesticides in their crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.
    Activities by month:
    March: Apple Tree Pruning Month Nutrition Month
    April: Earth Day: To Be Determined Pruning day
    May: Asparagus month, Apple blossom tour
    June: More asparagus End of June: Strawberry picking
    July: Berry month More Strawberries Blueberry, Raspberry Time! Honey Festival: Honey Day July 30th (weather permitting)
    August: More blueberries Sweet corn all month Corn roast every week-end Summer Apples-picking
    September: APPLE month Pick-your-own Apples, Educational tours & classes: plant family ride (Botany) Corn maize and mini maize Freeze your apple juice!
    October: Pumpkin month Fall Harvest: more apples squash and pumpkins! STOCK up for the winter!
    November: Reserve your employees gift baskets. Cut your own Christmas tree
    December: Christmas tree month School Groups: Mama Claus Cooking Workshop Custom made gift baskets Reserve your baked farm treats
  • Le Potager Mont-Rouge Halte Gourmande - apples, eggplant, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    154 Rang De La Montagne, Rougemont, QC J0L1M0. Phone: (450) 947-6663. Email: info@pmrhaltegourmande.ca. Open: 7 days a week, from 8am to 6pm; mid - June to mid - November. Directions: Highway 20, exit 115 St-Hilaire, follow bleu touristic signs Vergers de Rougemont. Highway 10, exit 29 Richelieu, turn right on chemin des patriotes, turn right on highway 112, turn left on Chemin Marieville (15min) , turn left on rang de la Montagne. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: mid-June to mid-July Tomatoes: mid-August to mid-October Eggplants: mid-August to September Basil: mid-August to September Peppers: September to October Pumpkins: mid-September to October. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 01, 2017)
  • Maniadakis Organic Orchard - Apples, pears, picnic area
    1150 Route 209, Franklin Centre, NA J0S 1E0. Phone: 514-946-3414. Open: Seasonal - call ahead for apple varieties ready.. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Certified organic apples and pears, ice cider. Beautiful location on top of a hill, with great views. A tower/fort constructed on highest point for 360 degrees view of region. Play area for children. Ice cider (like ice wine but made from apples) available for tasting/sale on site.
    A visitor writes on June 18, 2014: "Love this place, very friendly. Delicious apples (limited availability of pears so I haven't tasted them yet)"
  • Miracle Farm - Apples, pears, cherries, raspberries, herbs, flowers, vegetables. Members pick their own as they become available., restrooms, farm animals, tours of the operation
    2034 Chemin de la Rivière La Guerre, Saint-Anicet , NA J0S 1M0. Phone: (514) 830-9640. Email: info@miracle.farm. Open: Farm visits are scheduled on the first Saturday of every month, from May to October, at 10am in French and 2 pm in English. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Permaculture introduction and courses, with monthly tours and membership pick your own. MIRACLE FARMS is a members only u-pick farm. Only members can come pick fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers or order meats. We try to also have some items (non-meat) for sale in a small kiosk, especially for open days. If you are in a hurry, not a member or just passing by you can buy some of the foods picked at double the u-pick price. It's a great way to try before you join. Here's how the membership works : A basic fee of $60 (as of August 2018) entitles you to: $20 voucher to be used for any food in the year. at least one food or non-food item for free during every open day. 1 free tour for 2 adults (a $60 value, free for children under 18). Tours are on the first Saturday of every month at 10 am in French and 2 pm in English. You can attend our open days to come relax at the farm, have a picnic, read a book, take a walk, have a nap, meet amazing people who care about the food they eat or pick whatever is available that day. You don't need to buy anything during open days. We try to have something free at every open day for members, whatever we have in abundance. Last year that included small fruit, chives, garlic chives, flowers and herbs at different times of the growing season. Two years ago we had such abundance that we gave members 160 pounds of apples and lots of free produce, including chives and rhubarb. You can also pre-order chicken and duck meat that is raised in the orchard. Order now and pick up the meats in the fall (september and October). Note that meat pre-orders are provided on a first-come first-serve basis.(ADDED: August 30, 2018, Suggested by a visitor)
    A visitor writes on August 30, 2018: "Very informative and educational, inspirational about organic and permaculture methods."
  • Ocenas Orchards - Apples, pumpkins, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
    2066 Brooks Road, Franklin, QC j0s1e. Phone: 450-827-2019. Email us at: vergersocenas@sympatico.ca. Directions: From Montreal take the 15 south to the exit of Hemmingford (Parc Safari) take the 202 west towards Franklin. You will see our sign on the corner of Brooks Road. From the States take the Churubusco Borders turn on Covey Hill rd to Montee Covey Hill to Brooks rd and from Vaudreuil-Valleyfield take the 201 south to the 202 turn west until Brooks rd . We are open September, October. Our hours are: The days we are open, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6 pm, the rest of the week on appointment. We are open from first weekend of September to last weekend of October for picking of apples and pumpkin. Payment: Cash, only. You can pick your apples while observing the magnificent view of the Chateauguay Valley the mountains of Rigaud, Oka ,Lake of Two mountains and Montreal. We have a trail for a walk i n the forest and after you can relax in our picnic area while tasting our bread cook in the outdoor oven made out of clay.
  • Verger Blair Orchard - apples, hayrides, maple syrup
    1421 Road 202, Franklin Centre, Quebec J0S 1E0. Phone: 450 827-2677. Email: vergersblair@gmail.com. Open: From the middle of August to November, 7 days a week; Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm. Blair Orchards invites you to come pick apples, from a selection of 13 varieties. If you simply wish to take in the gorgeous scenery of our region, our hayride is just what you need; you will be able to relax and enjoy the autumn colors. Come pick the apples of your choice in our 45 acre orchards.  Their varieties of apples, pears and typical U pick dates are: Jersey Mac August 15, Melba August 15, Paula Red August 24, Lobo September 4, McIntosh September 12, Spartan September 15, Empire September 25, Cortland September 25.  (ADDED: September 26, 2019, JBS)
  • Verger Labonte - apples, pumpkins, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    2291 Boul. Perrot Notre Dame de l'ILe Perrot, Notre Dame De L'ile Perrot, QC J7V 8P4. Phone: 514-453-5379. Email: vergerlabonte@bellnet.ca. Open: From August 1st to mid November weekdays: 1 to 5 weekend: 9 to 5. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Horror maze October 26 Thursday, and 27th 2012. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Verger IRDA - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, pears, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food)
    330, Rang Des Vingt-cinq Est, Saint-bruno-de-montarville, QU J3V 4P6. Phone: 450-653-8375. Email: vincent.philion@irda.qc.ca. Open: Every day except Monday, from 9 am to 5 pm; from labour day to Canadian thanksgiving. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Quebec national park. Fabulous site for hiking/biking.
  • Vergers McMillanOrchards - UPDATE for 2019, Their website and Facebook pages are gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me. 
    1639 Route 202, Franklin Centre, QC JOS 1E0. Phone: 450-827-2748. Fax: 450-827-2624. Email: mcmillan@rocler.qc.ca. Directions: Montreal from Mercier Bridge--take the 138 to Ormstown to the 201 south to the 202, then west to Franklin, 1st farm past the church. Or--Valleyfield across the lift bridge to the 201 to St. Antoine Abbe to the 202 to Franklin, 1st farm past the church on the 202. Or from Parc Saffari in Hemmingford, west on the 202 to Franklin, 1st farm after the church! Or from the U.S.A. from Route 11,to Churubusco customs on Route 209 to Franklin at Route 202 turn left ,we're the 1st farm past the church. Looking forward to seeing you!!!! Click here for a map and directions. C
  • Vergers Rockburn Orchards - apples, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area (bring your own food)
    2644, Route 202,, Hinchinbrooke, QC J0S 1E0. Phone: 450-827-2500. Email: rockburnorchards@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm, September 1 to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: September 26, 2019, JBS) (ADDED: July 14, 2015)

Montreal

Nord-du-Quebec

Outaouais

Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

 

Quebec regions map

Quebec map of regions01= Bas-Saint-Laurent
02= Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
03= Capitale-Nationale
04= Mauricie
05= Estrie
06= Montréal
07= Outaouais
08= Abitibi-Témiscamingue
09= Côte-Nord
10= Nord-du-Québec
11= Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
12= Chaudière-Appalaches
13= Laval
14= Lanaudière
15= Laurentides
16= Montérégie
17= Centre-du-Québec

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)