Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards

Orchard · Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships

Just downriver from Quebec City, Île d'Orléans has grown apples since the 17th century. Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau's rows run toward the St. Lawrence, with u-pick and cider tastings, while the island's Chemin Royal turns color through late September and October.

Best for: Apple picking with a St. Lawrence backdrop

Don’t miss

  • U-pick apples
  • Cider and orchard tastings
  • River views along Chemin Royal
2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 8–October 12

Color builds from September 25 · mostly bare by October 30

Color starts: September 25Peak: October 10Bare: October 30AugustDecember

Sampled at Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards’s own coordinates and elevation (91 m) rather than a regional average.

Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships is sampled at 359 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards

You get about 24 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 19.

It is in Quebec City, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.

Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 8–October 12 (best estimate October 10). Color starts around September 25 and is mostly bare by October 30.
How do I get to Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards?
The closest city is Quebec City, about 16 km away (it's right in town). It's part of Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships's fall lineup.

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