Red, rosé, white and sparkling: the wines of the Outaouais

Published on August 23 2022 - Updated on October 2 2023

The Ottawa Valley is fertile ground for vines. Thanks to a climate slightly warmer than the Quebec average, passionate people grow grapes here year after year, and transform them with patience and love to offer us exceptional vintages. Discover how its done and let yourself be charmed by the vineyards of the Outaouais. 

Little Red Wagon Winery


Little Red Wagon Winery offers you its Ptit rouge, Ptit blanc and Ptit rosé. Established on the site of a 1940s fruit farm, this family enterprise grows its own varieties of northern grapes, raspberries and heritage blackberries. Every fall, more than 5,600 vines provide the juice that will become delicious wine. The winery is also a creative space where local art and products are displayed.

Where

165-C Du Calumet Road West, Clarendon

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Domaine Ste-Angélique

The Ste-Angélique vineyard was established in 2008 near Papineauville, and there are now thousands of vines on its 3.2hectares of fertile clay soil. The owners can proudly say that all the grapes come from their fields and are hand-picked. The vineyard doesnt use herbicides, insecticides or fungicides, and produces its wines with as little intervention as possible. Its 100% Quebec creations include red, white, rosé, sparkling and even orange wines!

Where

472 Côte St-Charles, Papineauville

Good to know

The vineyard boutique is closed for the season. Check out the website for points of sale.

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Domaine Mont Vézeau

At the foot of Mont Vézeau, discover a magnificent estate thats home to a vineyard and a strawberry field. On a 3.6hectace site, the 9,000-plant vineyard includes several red and white grape varieties hardy enough to survive the Quebec winters. In the strawberry field, there are 6 varieties of the famous red fruit as well as raspberry trees. Treat yourself to a guided tour of Domaine du Mont Vézeau, a tasting package or a country picnic. A perfect experience for epicureans!

Where

365 Route 321, Ripon

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Chelsea Vineyard

In the heart of the Collines-de-l’Outaouais, come and relax among the vines! Glass in hand, enjoy the Chelsea Vineyard’s magnificent terrace. Now open to the public, the winery offers unique epicurean experiences, pairing fresh summer cuisine with privately imported wines. The winery is known for its reception room for special events, weddings and business meetings. You’ll love its friendly, rustic atmosphere.

Where

1582, route 105, Chelsea

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Fragments

Fragments is a family vineyard located on the grounds of the former Domaine des Météores in Ripon. Élaine and Georges and three of their children embarked on the adventure after leaving the city for the country. Passionate about wine and agriculture, they produced their first vintage, À boire debout 2019, a red wine made with semi-carbonic maceration. Definitely worth trying!

Where

Lac-Grosleau Road, Ripon

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The Outaouais is also home to some fine cider housesVerger Merleau, in the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, makes five ciders, including two sparkling ones. In Petite Nation, Verger Croque-Pomme has been producing artisanal cider since 2007. Proudly established in Pontiac, Coronation Hall Cider Mills is a family-owned artisanal cidery housed in a historic edifice. As for Les Pommes perdues, a micro-cidery in Chénéville, it makes its cider from wild and leftover apples. 

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From farm to table, discover the Outaouais’ agrotourism offer for other gourmet addresses with local flavours.

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