In fall, berry picking gives way to another type of pick-your-own: squash and pumpkins, apples, and even table grapes and flowers!
WHERE CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN SQUASH AND PUMPKINS?
FERME CORMIER | L'ASSOMPTION
Pumpkin picking at Ferme Cormier is more popular than ever! Not only can you pick your own pumpkin in the field, but you can also take a tractor ride. Take the opportunity to enjoy a family picnic with delicious homemade products sold on site if you wish. Pick-your-own season has begun, and Ferme Cormier welcomes you Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FERME GUY RIVEST | Rawdon
Pumpkin picking has begun at Ferme Guy Rivest. Take the opportunity to visit the Grand Labyrinthe and solve the puzzles. Enjoy the last of the summer heat with a strawberry slushie. Plus, throughout October, the maze will be decorated for Halloween. On Saturdays in October, the maze is open in the evening for an even more memorable experience... in the dark!
BLEUETIÈRE ASSELIN | LANORAIE
Come here to pick pumpkins and zucchini, enjoy apple slushies and pies, and more. The playground and picnic tables will make your visit even more enjoyable.
THE VEGETABLE WHEELBARROW...PUMPKINS AND WITCHCRAFT | LANORAIE
This fall, Pumpkins and Witchcraft welcomes young and old alike for a ton of activities! Visitors can enjoy pick-your-own squash and pumpkins, tractor rides, meetings with the witch, pumpkin decorating, outdoor games, face painting ($), and a corn maze. The site is open every weekend from September 27 to October 26, as well as on Thanksgiving Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets on leashes are also welcome. You can also stop by the breakfast counter to sample their famous venison sausages cooked on site or do some shopping in their regional products store. Don't forget to visit their barn, which has been specially decorated for the occasion.
FERME BRIHO-BEL - SAINT-JACQUES
A charming little fruit and vegetable stand where you can pick your own pumpkins and squash, and where local and homemade products (pies, jams, honey, maple syrup) are sold.
WHERE CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN APPLES?
QUI SÈME RÉCOLTE | SAINT JEAN DE MATHA
You can pick apples in Lanaudière! Starting at the end of August, the farm is happy to welcome you and offer you several varieties. There is also a gourmet shop where their delicious products are showcased. You can taste cider, including their famous Golden Russet cider, available only on site, and stock up on apple doughnuts, candied apples, juice, and maple products. Don't forget to try their excellent coffee! Please note that pick-your-own ends when there are no more apples, so we recommend following their Facebook page HERE to find out the exact dates when picking is possible.
BLEUETIÈRE ASSELIN | LANORAIE
After blueberry season, in addition to squash and zucchini, apples are now available for picking (in limited quantities) starting at the end of August! Stay up to date on available quantities by checking their Facebook page HERE.
WHERE CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN GRAPES?
FERME GUY RIVEST | RAWDON
Red, blue, and green grapes—you'll have to hurry because quantities are limited! Ferme Guy Rivest now offers pick-your-own grapes, a fruit loved by all. Grape picking begins in mid-September this year.
VIGNOBLE DU VENT MAUDIT | BERTHIERVILLE
Grape picking begins on September 5 at Vignoble du Vent Maudit. Blue, green, and red seedless organic grapes are ready to be picked. They can also be purchased directly at the kiosk. The site is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pick-your-own. It is recommended that you bring your own scissors and containers.
WHERE CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN NUTS?
AU JARDIN DES NOIX | SAINT-AMBROISE-DE-KILDARE
Yes, you can pick nuts in Lanaudière! In addition to a guided tour of the hazelnut grove, workshops on picking and preparing wild edible products, and access to the gourmet shop, you can pick your own hazelnuts throughout the month of September. This is a wonderful activity to discover in the region. Hazelnut picking begins on August 28 and will be available Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details about the activity can be found HERE.
WHERE CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN FLOWERS?
LA SUISSE NORMANDE - SAINT-ROCH-DE-L'ACHIGAN
At L'Épicerie Rurale, you can not only discover local flavors and enjoy a picnic in a rural setting, but you can also visit the goat farm to learn more about dairy goat farming thanks to informative signs and, above all, pick flowers at La Sauvageonne right next door.
WHERE CAN YOU PICK YOUR OWN FALL RASPBERRIES?
FERME BOURDELAIS | LAVALTRIE
Who said you can't pick berries in the fall? Raspberry picking season is extended thanks to different fall varieties. You can pick them at Ferme Bourdelais. The “Automne Bliss” variety is said to be sweet and delicious!
