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Verger Lacroix Apple Picking

September 10, 2018 quebecfamilyhikes Laurentides, Outdoor adventure, Self Picking, summer

A great orchard for apple picking is Verger Lacroix. The orchard is known for its apple cider (fire ciders, ice ciders and sparkling cider), which are sold at the large and nice boutique shop at the orchard with other local produce. The orchard is offering about 11 apple types for self-picking, two big playgrounds, hay to jump on, a tractor ride and a mini farm.

Mont Saint Hilaire: Alpaca farm and Apple Cider factory shop

February 26, 2018 quebecfamilyhikes Monteregie, Outdoor activity, winter

Mont Saint-Hilaire is located east of Montreal with an elevation of 414 meters. The area is known for its apple orchards thanks to the soil which is ideal for the growth of apple trees. The most touristic activity in the area includes apple picking! We visited an apple orchard and a nearby alpaca farm during a rainy winter Sunday afternoon and it was just wonderful.