About Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau et Distillerie
Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau describes itself as the first cidery on Île d'Orléans, and three generations of the family have worked the orchard in Saint-Pierre. Besides apples and juice, they make ciders, ice ciders, mistelles, sparkling wines and spirits, plus apple butter, maple products and gift sets.
The orchard calendar is the reason to come. In late May and early June the trees bloom, and you can walk or picnic among them. From late June to mid-October you can pet the animals at the mini farm. In 2026 apple picking ran from August 29 to Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no reservation. Payment in the orchard is cash only, and reusable picking bags cost $2.
The renovated shop offers tastings of products made from apples and maple. On weekends during picking season the crêpe counter serves crêpes with apple butter, maple caramel or maple butter. Shop hours run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to mid-October, 10 to 5 from mid-October to December, and shorter in January and February. Guided tours and daycare groups can be booked through their website. Pets are not allowed in the orchard.
La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans is at the island's east end, about 30 minutes along chemin Royal, so a lavender visit there pairs with a summer stop here.
What to do
- Pick apples from late August to Thanksgiving (2026: Aug 29–Oct 12)
- Taste ciders, ice ciders and apple and maple products in the shop
- Visit the mini farm, late June to mid-October
- Eat crêpes with apple butter on picking-season weekends
- Walk among the blossoms in late May and early June
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Blossoms late May–early June; mini farm late June–mid-October; apple picking late August to Thanksgiving; shop open most of the year
- Hours
- Shop: June–mid-Oct 9–6, mid-Oct–Dec 10–5, Mar–Apr 10–4, May 10–5; reduced Jan–Feb. 2026 orchard: daily 9–5, Aug 29–Oct 12
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Reservations
- Walk-in
- Payment
- Shop: cash, debit and credit; orchard: cash only
Tips for your visit
- Bring cash for picking; the orchard doesn't take cards.
- Bring your own bags or buy a reusable one for $2.
- Leave pets at home; they're not allowed in the orchard.
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting cider.
Pair it with a lavender farm
La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans · about 30 minutes away
La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans is about 30 minutes east along chemin Royal, so pair a summer lavender visit with the mini farm and cider here.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need to reserve to pick apples?
No, the orchard needs no reservation.
Can I pay by card in the orchard?
No, the orchard is cash only; the shop takes cash, debit and credit.
Are dogs allowed?
No, pets are not permitted in the orchard.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Île d'Orléans, Quebec
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