Pick your own

Pick the orchard yourself,
at the foot of the mountain.

Seven seasons to wander, basket in hand. We point you to the row on arrival, with a taste along the way.

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Pick-your-own at Verger Charbonneau

Simple gesture

A basket, a row,
the whole afternoon.

Stop by the welcome counter, we hand you a basket and point to the row of the day based on ripeness. Then we let you wander the rows as long as you like.

On your way back, you place the basket on the scale. You pay for what you pick, no surprise. A good pie waits at the café-bistro for those rescued from the rows.

Picking calendar

When's the next one?

Seven picking seasons, from June strawberries to October pumpkins.

Right now

Mid-August to late October

Crisp apples.

The season opens with Paulared, mildly sweet with low acidity, Sunrise, sweet and aromatic, and Lobo, lightly sweet with low acidity. More varieties follow week by week.

It's happening now. The basket awaits at the welcome counter.

All seasons

  1. Mid-August to late October

    Crisp apples.

  2. Late August

    Plums.

  3. Mid-September

    Pears.

  4. Mid-September to late October

    Pumpkins.

15+ varieties

Which apple should you pick this week?

Every variety has its own harvest window. Touch an apple to discover its flavour and best uses.

  • Ready to pick now
  • Not ripe yet or season over

Some varieties may change depending on the season.
Some may also be available at the shop even when they are not offered for picking.

Step by step on site

A half-day.

  1. On arrival

    We welcome you.

    A basket in hand, a map of the orchard, a moment to chat. We introduce the fruit in season and guide you to the rows where the picking is best.

  2. In the orchard

    We pick at shoulder height.

    A simple gesture, no pulling. We taste an apple along the way, we stop to listen to the birds. The kids run through the rows.

  3. Back at the start

    We enjoy, then we sit down.

    The café-bistro is right next door for a slice of pie before heading home.

Practical

Before coming.

How to find us
Admission
$4 per adult
From now through the end of October. Free for children under 16. The pick-your-own bag includes two additional free admissions.
Picking
By fruit
Small fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) weighed at the end. Apples, pears, and plums in prepaid bags. Everything is given to you at the welcome counter: personal containers are not allowed in the rows.
On site
More than picking
Tractor ride, petting farm, walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Plenty to stretch the visit all afternoon.
Pets
No dogs allowed
Since 2013, dogs are strictly prohibited in the orchard due to CanadaGAP program requirements. Thank you for your understanding.