About us
THE BILODEAU, enthusiasts
Cider House / Distillery
This is where apples are turned into juice, cider, and spirits—from harvest to bottling.
Orchard
A variety of 10 apples available on an absolutely remarkable site. A place to discover or come back to. A place to discover or come back to.
Shop
To taste and obtain our famous ciders and our products derived from apple or maple.
The first years
In 1978, Micheline and Benoît Bilodeau answered the call and purchased a plot of land in Saint-Pierre on Île d’Orléans with the goal of growing apples—undoubtedly Quebecers’ favorite fruit.
With the assistance of their daughter Josée and son Claude, they plant a grove of dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees in the same year (1980). The orchard would cover six hectares and number more than three thousand trees producing at least ten varieties of apples.
Since 1985, in the fall season, the majority of the apple yield is sold using the U-pick method.
A big turn
In 1990, a major shift began, and a large building was constructed to process apples and produce cider. Here we find the kitchen, the press room, the fermentation room, the refrigerated room and the sales kiosk. Following this construction, an apple pressing service is offered to the pomologists of Orleans Island.
In the fall of 1995, the company broke new ground by establishing the first cidery on Île d’Orléans. In 1997 the marketing of ciders and cider vinegar would begin. Since this time, the family has made much progress and now offers a large variety of ciders: ice ciders and derivatives of which they hold great pride.
A New Step
Following the pandemic, the winery was completely rebuilt and reopened in the spring of 2023. Visible to visitors from the outside, it marks a new chapter in the company’s history.
In June 2024, the Bilodeau family began producing spirits. Their first gin, made entirely from apples and available in three sizes, is now on the market. True to its spirit of innovation, the company is already working on new projects that will expand its spirits lineup in the coming years.
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Hard work
Over the years, he and his spouse develop new products Apple must, jellies, mustards, maple products and other ciders quickly gain public favor and receive gold and silver medals.
These novelties have brought about better exposure and profits to the family enterprise, which expands year after year.
It is with great determination and enthusiasm that Claude and Sandra arrive at work each morning. Their sincere wish is that their three children will, in turn, have a love of the land and that they also will innovate as their parents and grandparents have done and still do today. This is a passion they hope will be shared generation after generation.
No doubt they will communicate their enthusiasm to you and that you will leave with the taste of earth in mind and a tasty taste of apple on the palate.
CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU
Cider production
The Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau never stops innovating in order to offer you high quality products. Being the first cider house created on the Island of Orleans, our goal is to offer you a wide variety of ciders as well as ice ciders.
Apple picking
The apples used for our ciders are picked from our orchards on Île d'Orléans. Ces dernières sont sélectionnées avec soin par notre équipe.
Filtering
The harvested apples are pressed in order to obtain a first quality and pure juice.
In order to get to the cider, the liquid must be filtered. In addition, this filtered liquid ensures impeccable product quality.
Fermentation
The pressed apple juice is then transferred to the cold fermentation room to maximize the flavors.
Bottling
Finally, the cider is bottled in our bottles corresponding to their effigy. It is then sold in stores, newsstands and online.
CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU
Our locations
CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU ET DISTILLERIE
418 828-9316
1868 Chem. Royal, Saint-Pierre, QC G0A 4E0
HEURES D’OUVERTURE DU VERGER
Fin Août à Mi-Octobre : 9h à 17h
HEURES D’OUVERTURE DE LA BOUTIQUE
Janvier et février : Horaire réduite
(contactez-nous avant de vous déplacer)
Mars - Avril : 10h à 16h
Mai : 10h à 17h
Juin à Mi-Octobre: 9h à 18h
Mi-Octobre à Décembre : 10h à 17h
KIOSQUE AU GRAND MARCHÉ DE QUÉBEC
418-692-2517 poste 208
220 Blvd Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, QC G1L 5A7
HEURES D’OUVERTURE DU KIOSQUE
Lundi au vendredi : 9h à 18h
Samedi et dimanche : 9h à 17h
25 décembre et 1er janvier : FERMÉ
26 décembre et 2 janvier : 12h à 17h
CONTACT
Sales outlets throughout Quebec
If you are not close to the Quebec region, don't worry! We are in several businesses across Quebec. Find the point of sale that best suits you to find a selection of our products.
Store directly online
Shopping online is one of the easiest ways to purchase our products. All our products are offered on our online store.
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Our awards and distinctions
Le Petit Bonheur
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2019
GOLD MEDAL
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2018 | 2013
2026
NATIONS CUP
SILVER MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2023 | 2021 | 2019 | 2017
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2018
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2017 | 2016 | 2014
NATIONS CUP
2009
BRONZE MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2018
Nectar de Glace (Ice cider)
GRAND GOLD MEDAL
Best in class
3rd position GLINTCAP
2024
2026
NATIONS CUP
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2019
GOLD MEDAL
WINE ALIGN
2018
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2018
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2012 | 2010
SILVER MEDAL
WINE ALIGN
2019
GLINTCAP
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2018
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2018 | 2016 | 2015
Fascination
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
Best in class
1st place GLINTCAP
2021
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2019
GOLD MEDAL
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2013 | 2010
NATIONS CUP
2009 | 2002
SILVER MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2023
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2018 | 2012
NATIONS CUP
2004
BRONZE MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2022 | 2018
Sparkling Nectar de Glace
GOLD MEDAL
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2013
SILVER MEDAL
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2014 | 2011
Special Reserve of Ice Cider
GRAND GOLD MEDAL
Best in class
3rd place in the GLINTCAP
: 2026 | 2025 | 2023
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2019
GOLD MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2021 | 2019
2026
NATIONS CUP
SILVER MEDAL
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2018
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2018
GLINTCAP
2017
BRONZE MEDAL
WINE ALIGN
2019
La Tentation (Strawberry cider)
GOLD MEDAL
NATIONS CUP 2026
SILVER MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2023
PRIX DU PUBLIC
2017
NATIONS CUP
, 2004 | 2002
BRONZE MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2021
The effervescent
SILVER MEDAL
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2019
GLINTCAP
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2018
BRONZE MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2019
Le Framboisier (Raspberry Mistelle)
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
SEATTLE CIDER AWARDS
2019
Reflet de cassis
GOLD MEDAL
2026 NATIONS CUP
SILVER MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2024 | 2021
BRONZE MEDAL
GLINTCAP
2023
Le Saint-Pomme
GOLD MEDAL
NATIONS CUP
2025
Best in Class
2nd place GLINTCAP
2026
GOLD MEDAL
NATIONS CUP
2026
SPECIAL MENTION
NATIONS CUP
2025
Amber Maple Syrup
SILVER MEDAL
NATIONS CUP 2026