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Our Top Vineyard Picks to Join the Grape Harvest This Fall 🍂

Fall is the perfect time to slip on a pair of work gloves and discover the art of grape harvesting. If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a winemaker’s shoes, several Québec vineyards invite you to join the grape harvest and live an unforgettable experience! Here’s our list of vineyards where you can become a winemaker for a day and soak in the magic of fall harvest season. 🍇🍁

Each vineyard has its own way of celebrating the harvest, offering a unique experience for participants. Before heading out, be sure to check their website or social media to get all the details—and most importantly, to book your spot for this one-of-a-kind activity. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them directly for more information.

Domaine Le Cageot

Domaine Le Cageot, in the Saguenay region, invites you to experience the grape harvest in a one-of-a-kind northern setting. In September 2025, become a winemaker for a day and join in the harvest of blue and white grapes—completely free! Whether you come solo, with family, or friends, enjoy an authentic, friendly outdoor activity. As a thank-you for your participation, you’ll receive a small souvenir and a moment full of discoveries.
Reserve your spot online today! 🍇

📍 Jonquière (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
🗓️ September
💻 Website
📱 Facebook

Domaine Desduc

Located on the shores of Lake Témiscamingue, the vineyard Domaine Desduc typically hosts its grape harvest around mid-September. Depending on the season and grape ripeness, you can join the team to help gather the fruits of the vine.
A rewarding fall experience awaits! 🍁

📍 Duhamel-Ouest (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
🗓️ Between mid-september and the end of october
💻 Website
📱 Facebook

Vignoble Chat Botté

At Vignoble Le Chat Botté, the grape harvest takes place between late September and early October, depending on the weather. Registration is free on their website and includes lunch for those spending the full day. Half-day options are also available for $20, lunch included.
An authentic experience of harvesting, friendly vibes, and gourmet discoveries awaits! 🍷

📍 Hemmingford (Montérégie)
🗓️ Between mid-september and mid-october
💻 Website

Vignoble Cortellino

Harvest dates at Vignoble Cortellino vary each year. Sign up for their newsletter to get the exact dates and make sure you don’t miss the chance to pick grapes at their peak. 🍇

📍 Saint-Urbain-Premier (Montérégie)
🗓️ Between mid-september and mid-october
💻 Website
📱Facebook

Vignoble Coteau des Artisans

Overlooking the Rivière Noire just outside the village of Béthanie, Vignoble Coteau des Artisans offers a breathtaking setting to experience the grape harvest. Sign up for a day, take part in the grape picking for free, and soak up the vineyard’s cozy fall atmosphere. 🍂

📍Béthanie (Montérégie)
🗓️ To be determined
💻Website
📱 Facebook

Côte des Limousins vineyard

Nestled in the hills of Yamaska National Park and Lac Choinière, the Côte des Limousins vineyard invites you to its grape harvest between mid-September and early October. In a festive and relaxed atmosphere, volunteer to help with the harvest and enjoy a souvenir glass, wine tasting, and light snack at the end of the day as a thank you. 🌿

📍 Roxton Pond (Eastern townships)
🗓️ Between mid-september and beginning of october
💻 Website
📱 Facebook

Domaine Bresee Vineyard

In the heart of the Eastern Townships, Domaine Bresee vineyard welcomes you to a colorful grape harvest. Embark on a full day of harvesting punctuated by festive and convivial moments. Each year, a different theme enriches the experience: picking, treading grapes with your feet, tastings, meals, music, and more. 🧺

Sold out**

📍 Sutton (Eastern Townships)
🗓️ Between september 15 and 30
💻 Website
📱 Facebook

Têtes au vent Vineyard

Born out of a passion for wine and a love of freedom, the Têtes au vent vineyard, located in Lanaudière, invites visitors every fall to enjoy the convivial experience of the grape harvest. After a morning of harvesting followed by a picnic lunch brought by each participant, the day ends with a celebration featuring charcuterie and cheese platters paired with the vineyard’s wines, served free of charge to thank the participants. 🌿

📍 Sainte-Marie-Salomé (Lanaudière)
🗓️ Between mid-september and beginning of october
💻 Wesite
📱 Facebook

Bourg des Cèdres vineyard

Every year, Bourg des Cèdres vineyard invites visitors to experience the grape harvest. Between mid-September and mid-October 2025, sign up for free via Facebook, email, or phone. The day begins with the harvest and ends on a high note with a gourmet wine and cheese tasting. Participants who stay for the full day also enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by the vineyard. 🧺

📍 Les Cèdres (Montérégie)
🗓️ Between mid-September and mid-October
💻 Website
📱 Faceboook

Sainte-Catherine vineyard

Nestled in the heart of Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, with a breathtaking view of Lake Magog, Sainte-Catherine vineyard invites you to participate in the grape harvest for free. Registration is done by email, and all information is shared on the vineyard’s Facebook page. Between breathtaking landscapes and the discovery of wines sometimes aged in amphorae, it is a unique experience that combines nature, authenticity, and conviviality. 🌅

📍 Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley (Eastern Townships)
🗓️ To be determined
💻 Website
📱 Facebook

Vignoble et Domaine Beauchemin

In Yamachiche, Vignoble et Domaine Beauchemin invites you to participate in the grape harvest this fall. The exact dates are still to be confirmed, as Mother Nature will decide! Registration is simple via Messenger, and all information will be shared on the estate’s Facebook page. It’s a great way to go behind the scenes of a Quebec vineyard in the middle of harvest season. 🍇

📍 Yamachiche (Mauricie)
🗓️ Between mid-september and mid-october
💻 Wesite
📱 Faceboook

Rivière du Chêne vineyard

From September 20 to October 13, 2025, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Monday, Rivière du Chêne vineyard offers you a complete grape harvest experience in the Lower Laurentians. Grape picking, guided tours, wine tastings, lunch at the foot of the vines, and many other surprises await you! Reserve your spot quickly, as space is limited!🍷

📍 Saint-Eustache (Laurentides)
🗓️ Saturdays and Sundays from September 20 to October 13 and Thanksgiving Monday
💻 Website
📱 Facebook

Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply curious to discover the behind-the-scenes world of winemaking, these vineyards offer you the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Happy harvesting! 🍇🍷

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