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Verger Croque-Pomme
An Organic Orchard Where You Can Savour the Countryside
At Verger Croque-Pomme, pick-your-own experiences unfold with the seasons. Raspberries, blueberries, apples, squash and pumpkins grow across a 20-hectare property fully certified organic by Ecocert Canada. The orchard is home to nearly 4,000 apple trees and about 30 varieties, including several that are rarely found in grocery stores.
During your visit, discover the ciders, juices, musts, vinegars and other artisanal products made on site. In season, picnic tables, a playground, an educational beehive, tractor rides, a terrace overlooking the orchard and a country-style bistro invite you to linger a little longer.
Pick-your-own season generally begins in summer with small fruits, continues in late August with the first apples, and gives way to squash and pumpkins in the fall. There is no admission fee, and reservations are not required for individual visitors. Groups of 17 people or more must reserve in advance.