About Cidrerie Lacroix
The Lacroix family has grown and processed apples in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac since 1879. The orchard has more than 7,000 trees in 20 varieties, and everything in the cider house is made from Quebec apples. Signature bottles include Élisabeth, a still dry cider from Lobo and McIntosh, and Anne, a sparkling apple-raspberry blend. The orchard uses integrated fruit production to limit spraying, and it is not certified organic.
Picking runs from mid-August to late October, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In 2026, orchard access was $4 for ages 8 and up, children under 8 were free, and you fill a reusable Lacroix bag: $16 for 10 pounds, $28 for 20, or an $8 children's bag. McIntosh, Empire and Cortland are among the picking apples; Honeycrisp and Spartan are sold in the shop. The orchard trails are now open year-round.
The bistro serves farm-to-table food made with orchard and local products, open year-round, closed Monday and Tuesday; book a table online. Cider tastings are offered daily on request. The shop sells more than 50 apple products, and the site also hosts weddings and corporate events. Pets aren't allowed, though service dogs are welcome, and outside picnics and personal alcohol aren't permitted.
La Maison Lavande in Saint-Eustache is about 15 minutes east, so it's easy to pair a summer lavender visit with an August apple-picking stop here.
What to do
- Pick McIntosh, Empire and Cortland apples, mid-August to late October
- Taste Élisabeth still cider and Anne apple-raspberry sparkling cider
- Eat at the farm-to-table bistro
- Walk the orchard trails, now open all year
- Shop more than 50 apple products
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- U-pick mid-August through late October; shop, bistro and trails open year-round
- Hours
- 2026 picking season: orchard and shop daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; bistro Wed–Fri 10–3, Sat–Sun 9–3
- Admission
- Orchard access $4 (ages 8+), under 8 free; picking bags $8–$28 (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- No reservation is needed for picking, but bistro tables must be booked online.
- Leave picnic baskets and your own drinks at home; snacks are fine.
- Check their social pages for which varieties are ready that week.
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting cider.
Pair it with a lavender farm
La Maison Lavande · about 15 minutes away
La Maison Lavande in Saint-Eustache is about 15 minutes east, so pair lavender with August apple picking.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need to book to pick apples?
No, orchard access needs no reservation.
Are dogs allowed?
No, only service dogs are welcome.
How much is picking?
In 2026, $4 entry for ages 8 and up, plus a reusable bag from $16 for 10 pounds.
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