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.
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Color nearby peaks: October 3–October 7
Color builds from September 17 · mostly bare by October 25
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 1 day later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards
You get about 27 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 14.
It is in Quebec City, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 3–October 7 (best estimate October 5). Color starts around September 17 and is mostly bare by October 25.
- 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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