Visiting from Scotland and I had never been apple picking before so this was such a fun and cool…read moreexperience, we got driven to the Apple trees and orchards in a wagon and then free to roam and pick from a variety of different apples including gala apples, Mackintosh and Lobo amongst many more. Lobo apples are delicious! There's ladders for those hard to reach apples and plenty of children's parks around and even a little farm with goats and chickens so a great day out for all the family!

It's our annual tradition to go apple picking and while you could probably get great apples at…read moreother orchards with less crowds, you'll miss out on the restauraunt, boutique, bistro, live band, park, petting farm, and picnic grounds that makes Verger LaFrance so popular. If you go during peak apple picking season in September, expect to find large crowds everywhere! If you go in the beginning of October, it is much less crowded and you may even be able to find an available ladder in the orchard. I personally prefer visiting in the first two weeks of October since you can pick Cortland apples as they're the last type of apple to ripen and they keep really well. In September, it's too early for them and they're usually very small and unripe. What to know about visiting during covid is that you're not allowed to eat the apples in the orchard but then again, there's no enforcement of it so people do so anyway. There are lines to go into the boutique and bistro but you have the music of the live band to keep you entertained while you wait. They make some sought after apple donuts and the best place to pick up the donuts are at the Bistro. You can get them fresh out of the fryer and it's 6 for $13.75. They're not as appley as I had hoped, rather they're very doughy and cinnamony. They're best eaten fresh. We warmed them up in the oven the next day but not as good. So my advice is to get what you can eat immediately. If you want honeycrisp apples, those are available outside the boutique already picked, available in 3 sizes: 3lb, 5lb and 10lb. You can also buy other pre-picked apples and mini sour apples. There's a very tall sour mini apple tree located at one of the intersections in the orchard and the kiddies love eating them. If you're going during peak season, go early because the crowds swell as the day progresses. There's tons of parking around so that part isn't a problem. Since they're open year round, you could save the visits to the boutique for another time and avoid the crowds.

Domaine Cartier-Potelle is located in an enchanting site on the south flank of Mont Rougemont. The…read moreDomaine is specialized in making high-quality Quebec products, such as apple ciders and wines, you can also go there for apple picking. I went there on a Sunday morning (yes, it's never too early for a drink or two), it was quiet and peaceful, exactly what I needed. In the lobby, I was welcomed by a young lady who explained to me the different tasting options: 4 wines and ciders at their tasting counter for $5 or the Signature Tasting menu for $25, which comes with the tasting of 5 products and a selection of Quebec cheeses and appetizers. I decided to try their Signature option, and took a seat at their terrace, which offers a breathtaking view of the region. The menu was perfect, each product was well explained to me and well-paired. Then, I went for a walk in the orchards of the estate and relaxed in their colorful chairs. It was a very nice experience, I will return for sure.

My daughter and I stopped in for a wine tasting, relatively close to closing time. The person…read moreworking the tasting counter was very gracious, welcomed us in, and took her time explaining all of the characteristics of the wines that we were tasting. She was friendly and very gracious, we did not feel rushed at all. She listened to our preferences and made recommendations. The winds were all delicious, we left with many bottles for ourselves and to share with family. The late harvest (Vendange Tardive) wine is amazing, highly recommend.

Not a huge fan of sports bar usually but I enjoyed this specific La Cage a lot. Great services…read more Great menu selection with delicious food. Drink menu is good but the cocktails alcohol level is minimum that you barely tasted. Overall an enjoyable place to hang out with friends.

Disappointed of the standards of this chain restaurant. We were 6 on a Saturday evening. We' were…read morelooking for drinks and desserts. It took quite some time to get served. Luckily we kept busy watching the different games on their screens. Unfortunately they were out of ice-cream for their desserts, no decaf coffee. Coffee machine was down. Out of one type of beer. We weren't surprised that they were half empty.

One word: Charming…read more We were served by an extremely friendly young lady that took us through the entire ice wine making process. She offered so much information on each product which really showed how passionate and knowledgeable she was about her job. She offered us a very descriptive tasting of their delicious products. The cider house is well situated and really modern. The decor is cool and inviting. Their products are mouthwatering. Definitely worth a stop on the wine tour trail while you're in the area.

Passing on 112 and saw the road sign. I called to confirm…read morethey are definitely open! Spent an hour or so drinking it all in- literally. Tasted several of the ciders they have on tap. Took a look off the back porch and saw the same pretty countryside I'd been driving through for the past several hours. But it was nice to stand out in the sun and enjoy it. Spent way too much in the mini grocery but came away with some nice souvenirs, and a few cans of the good stuff. Plus a nice slice of Apple Pie to go!

Came here as part of a tasting deal, in which for two people you get a total of 6x 6oz sample out…read moreof the selection of ciders and a cheese tasting platter with Québec made cheeses. The package also came with a homemade pie, 4 bottles of cider to take home from the basic line AND a 1L growler with a cider of choice from your tasting selection. There is seating outside as well as inside overlooking the orchard which is lovely as you have the mountain in the background. If going for the bar or or tasting, service can be slow however you are there to relax. The best is to order right away at the bar for drinks and the bistro for food. The ladies working the bar and tasting area were very nice and friendly. Inside there is also a boutique to make other purchases if you want to take things to go. As part of covid they to require masks inside and have separate entrances for the boutique and bistro/bar.

Excellent experience, surprised at the variety of the cider products. Guide was so pleasant and…read moreinformative. Ice wine was definite fave

Anatomically, the liver is a special organ. It detoxifies stuff, aids in digestion (prob my fave…read morebodily function), and is only found in animals with backbones. Livers even taste good (ILY foie gras). Livers are great and pink is pretty, so in general, drinking booze in moderation is recommended. But. If i were to choose a cider to drink to absurd Dionysian excess, the ciders of Mssr. Michel Jodoin are in my Top 3 of FUCKING GREAT CRAFT CIDERS that I choose to buy by the case whenever I visit my beloved MTL and choose to partake in an abusive relationship with my liver. Correction: the liver is a VERY special organ. The liver is the only visceral organ with the magic ability to regenerate. New livers for all! Drink this cider! :)

Type. . . . . . . . . . ..Cidery Tasting Room and Farm Tour…read more Level. . . . . . . . . . .High Location. . . . . . . .Rural Farm Prices. . . . . . . . . .High, Typical Tap Selection. . . .No Bottle Selection. .High, 10+ Samplers. . . . . . ..Yes, Tasting Flight, Bottle Pours Full Pours. . . . . . .No Beer Level. . . . . ..Cider Level High Food. . . . . . . . . . .No Food Level. . . . ..n/a Staff. . . . . . . . . . ..Friendly, Engaging Growlers. . . . . . ..No Noise Level. . . . .Quiet Décor. . . . . . . . . .Barn, All Wood, Cellar Good for Kids. . .Possibly Parking. . . . . . . ..Private Lot WiFi. . . . . . . . . . .Unknown Cash Only. . . . . .No Recommended. .Yes and No Comments: This is similar to La Face in that they have a bigger "to do" about their tasting room with signs around Hemmingford and a large lot. Came in here and we were the only ones like in the other two cideries. The big difference here is that Du Minot makes A LOT of ciders of all types. The woman helping us guided us through their portfolio and let us try just about everything they offered from bottle pours including pours of specialties and old vintages. Lots of fun. However, most of what they make is okay and not stellar and almost everything can be bought at Marche des Saveurs in Jean Talon Market in Montreal. So go here for the experience, not for specific bottle hunting. I loved trying the ciders and the staff was hilarious and good spirited though possibly already drunk.