Our orchard
NEXT SEASON
U-Pick 2024
U-pick begins in our orchard: August 24.
Apple varieties
Discover our apple varieties and the picking dates for each of them. Each of the varieties has different properties for your recipes and/or use.
CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU
Our orchard - 2024
SEASON 2024 COMPLETED
Thank you for choosing and visiting us during this apple-picking season!
Don't forget that our boutique remains open year-round on different schedules!
We look forward to serving you in the off-season!
Orchard opening hours Close
ALL DAYS: Currently closed until season 2025
INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
Shop opening hours
EVERY DAY: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
SEASON 2024 COMPLETED
From late August to mid-October, a wide selection of apples is available. Monitor the availability and picking period of our varieties.
The beauty of the place, the atmosphere of the site and the warm welcome will seduce you.
ORCHARD CONDITIONS
- Pets are strictly forbidden in the orchard.
- No reservation required to access the orchard
- Green shift : bring your reusable bags for pick-up
- Reusable pick-up bags for sale on site ($2 each)
- Plastic bag available in very limited quantities (while stocks last)
METHODS OF PAYMENT
IN THE FIELD:
- Cash only
IN THE SHOP:
- Cash
- Debit card
- Credit card
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2024 SEASON
COMPLETED
CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU
The heart of our story
Apples, Quebec’s favorite fruit.
A plantation of dwarf and semi-dwarf trees, making it easy to pick your own. Discover the 6 hectares (14.82 acres) of our wonderland orchard and the charming beauty of the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Management overview
Prescription and access to measures which contribute to minimizing the risk of infection and treatment requirements :
- Fruit tree grove is certified to be free from viral diseases.
- Contributes to improving the soil.
- Control of parasitic infections and insects, with quantification traps
- Assistance from our certified agronomist for screening and recommendations
- Application of treatment only if necessary
- Education on implementing the best techniques available.
OUR ORCHARD
Our apple varieties
Caption
AVAILABLEALMOST SOLD OUTNOT AVAILABLE
Melba
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late August |
| Use | Chew, compote, |
| Taste | Semi-sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Paulared
Out of stock
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| Disponibility | See color legend (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late August to early September |
| Use | Chew, Juice, Bake |
| Taste | Semi-sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Ginger Gold
Out of stock
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| Disponibility | See color legend (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Early September |
| Use | Chew, Bake, Cider |
| Flavor | Sweet, Crunchy, Juicy |
Lobo
Out of stock
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Mid-September to early October |
| Use | Chewable, Bakeable |
| Flavor | Semi-sweet, Crunchy, Semi-sour |
McIntosh
Out of stock
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Mid-September to early October |
| Use | Chewable, Juicable, Bakeable, Compoteable, Ciderable |
| Flavour | Sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Prime Gold
Out of stock
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Mid-September to early October |
| Use | Chewable, Bakeable |
| Flavour | Firm, Crisp, Fruity |
Cortland
Available in store only
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late September to mid-October |
| Use | Chewable, Juicable, Bakeable, Compoteable, Ciderable |
| Taste | Firm, Very sweet, Acid |
Royal Court
Out of stock
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| Disponibility | See color legend (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late September to mid-October |
| Use | Chew, Juice, Bake, Stewed, Cider |
| Taste | Firm, Sweet, Low acidity |
Spartan
Out of stock
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late September |
| Use | Chewable, Juicable, Bakeable, Ciderable |
| Flavour | Sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Honeycrisp
Available in store only
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Early October |
| Use | Chewable, Bakeable, Ciderable |
| Flavour | Sweet, Crisp, Just right |