About Vignoble de l'Isle de Bacchus
The vineyard takes its name from Jacques Cartier, who called the island Isle de Bacchus in 1535 after the wild vines he found there. Founded in Saint-Pierre in 1982, it is one of the pioneers of Quebec wine. Today it farms 11 hectares, about 35,000 vines in three parcels, planted to Vandal-Cliche, Sainte-Croix, Geisenheim, Maréchal Foch, Éona, Vidal, Acadie blanc, Frontenac blanc and Marquette.
The list covers a traditional-method sparkling wine, dry whites and reds, including a red aged 18 months in American oak, the Filles du Roy rosé, a kir-style aperitif and a fortified wine with Canadian whisky and maple syrup. The standout is Jardin de Givre, an ice wine from Vidal and Geisenheim that won the Grand Or at the 2020 Coupe des Nations; a late-harvest wine is pressed from the same grapes.
Tastings and wine by the glass are served in the shop. On the bistro terrace you can order a wine-and-cheese tasting or boards of Quebec cheeses and cured meats, plus sangria; boards for 12 or more need a reservation, and picnics aren't allowed on site. Guided outdoor vineyard tours with a commented tasting are by reservation, and during the late-September to mid-October harvest the vineyard runs volunteer harvest days with lunch, booked from August 15.
La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans is about 30 minutes east along chemin Royal, so the two fit into one island loop with a designated driver.
What to do
- Taste Jardin de Givre ice wine, a 2020 Coupe des Nations Grand Or winner
- Share a Quebec cheese and charcuterie board on the bistro terrace
- Book a guided vineyard walk with a commented tasting
- Join a fall harvest day, late September to mid-October
- Try the traditional-method Brut de Bacchus
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Mid-June to mid-October with long hours; reduced daily hours until December 19 (2026)
- Hours
- 2026: Jun 14–Oct 15 Sun–Thu 10–6, Fri–Sat 10–7; Oct 16–Dec 19 daily 11–5
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Picnics aren't allowed, but the bistro serves cheese boards.
- Groups of 12 or more must reserve their boards ahead.
- Harvest-day spots open for booking on August 15.
- Plan a designated driver for the island road.
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 combine lavender and wine in one island loop.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring a picnic?
No, picnics aren't allowed; the bistro serves cheese and charcuterie boards.
When is the vineyard open in late fall?
From October 16 to December 19, 2026, daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where does the name come from?
Jacques Cartier called the island Isle de Bacchus in 1535 for its wild vines.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Île d'Orléans, Quebec
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