Fall is pick-your-own time. Here’s where to go!
The days are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to turn, and the harvest is underway. Fall (aka sweater season) is upon us! I don’t know about you, but at this time of year I get a sudden urge to start cooking. Baking, pickling, canning … my kitchen becomes my playroom. And what could be nicer than cooking with fresh-picked fruits and vegetables?
*We invite you to communicate with the producers mentioned before going there to confirm their opening.
Courges & cie
59 Myre Road, Gatineau
Store and creamery: Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Farm bistro: Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A gourmet stop offers pizzas made from quality ingredients and featuring farm products | Stay tuned for availability of pick-your-own squash and pumpkin.
Potager Eardley
398 Eardley Road, Gatineau
Check Facebook page for U-pick dates and times. | Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 9h00 to 17h00 | Statutory holiday: 9h00 to 17h00
Pick your own apples, berries, pumpkins and more. | Try their homemade sorbets and gelato.
Verger Merleau
72 Paul Road, Bouchette, Bouchette
Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 4:30 pm. | Opening hours may vary, please call 819 465-2035 before visiting.
They have five ciders, two of which are sparkling, apple butter and apple-based jellies.
Verger Croque-Pomme
20 Montée Berndt, Thurso
Check Facebook page for U-pick dates and times.
Pick some 30 varieties of apples and a variety of other fruits, not forgetting squash and pumpkins.
Cidrerie Corontation Hall
206, chemin River, Bristol
Apple picking is possible during special events. See the "Events" section of the website.
Taste a variety of cider on site. Stop by the tearoom and gift store.
Juniper Farm
375 Shouldice Road, Wakefield
Check Facebook page for U-pick dates and times.
There is also a farm café serving vegan, vegetarian and omnivore sandwiches, gluten-free and vegan salads, vegetarian bowls and a wide variety of snacks, pastries and drinks.
https://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/attraits/parc-de-la-ferme-dalton/
199 Dalton SR, Gatineau
Apple picking is possible during special events. See the "Activities" section of the website.
Free
Pick-your-own involves filling two bags: one for yourself, and another to be given to the Centre de sécurité alimentaire de Gatineau (CSAG).
Pick-your-own is a great way to discover the local terroir while supporting sustainable tourism. Soak up the craftsmen’s know-how, enjoy listening to their anecdotes and adopt a slower pace.
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