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The Outaouais region is fertile ground for vines. Thanks to a climate slightly warmer than the Quebec average, passionate people grow grapes here year after year, and transform them with patience and love to offer us exceptional vintages. Discover how it’s done and let yourself be charmed by the vineyards.
Little Red Wagon Wineryoffers its signature P’tit Rouge, P’tit Blanc, and P’tit Rosé wines. Located on the site of a former fruit farm dating back to the 1940s, this family-owned winery grows its own cold-hardy grape varieties, as well as raspberries and heritage blackberries. Each fall, more than 5,600 grapevines are harvested to produce its delicious wines. The winery's cellar also serves as an artistic space, showcasing local artwork and regional products.
Since 2008, the Ste-Angélique vineyard has flourished on the lands of Papineauville. Today, the vineyard is home to nearly 9,000 grapevines spread across 2.8 hectares, where 14 cold-hardy grape varieties are cultivated. The owners proudly produce their wines exclusively from grapes grown on their estate, all of which are hand-harvested. Committed to environmentally responsible farming, Vignoble Ste-Angélique follows sustainable agricultural practices and intervenes as little as possible in the winemaking process, allowing the unique character of its terroir to shine through. Its 100% Quebec-made selection includes red, white, rosé, sparkling, and even orange wines.
Also in Papineauville, is an artisanal vineyard producing natural wines in the Petite Nation region. During a tasting, sample three of its vintages while learning about the challenges of running a vineyard. Psst... did you know that you can also taste their amazing orange wine? Give it a try!
At the foot of Mont Vézeau, discover a beautiful estate that combines a vineyard with the cultivation of small fruits. Located in the Petite Nation region, the estate features 9,000 grapevines, 8,000 raspberry bushes, and strawberry fields, producing red, white, and sparkling wines, as well as strawberry and raspberry wines. Treat yourself to a guided tour by reservation, a wine tasting, or a countryside picnic. In addition to its boutique featuring estate wines, homemade desserts, and local products, did you know that Marc, the owner, also prepares delicious homemade pizzas? A real treat!
In the heart of the Collines-de-l’Outaouais, the winery is known for its reception room for special events, weddings and business meetings. You’ll love its friendly, rustic atmosphere.
Fragments is a family vineyard located on the grounds of the former Domaine des Météores in Ripon. Since 2019, Élaine and Georges, together with three of their children, have been passionately cultivating more than 11,000 grapevines to produce natural wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Petite Nation region. Crafted through spontaneous fermentation and bottled without filtration, their wines highlight the distinctive character of each vintage. Their first release, À boire debout, is a red wine made using semi-carbonic maceration. A must-try!
Drive to Luskville in the Pontiac region and be enchanted by Vignoble Les Collines. This family-run winery cultivates its 9,000 vines with great care and respect for the land and its unique microclimate. Let the winemaker explain his sustainable farming practices and taste wines that express the full richness of Quebec's terroir. Settle in for an on-site tasting, then leave with a bottle to offer or enjoy later as a souvenir of this precious moment.
Treat yourself to a getaway at Domaine de Pontiac Village, a vineyard with a unique character that opened to the public in 2016. Taste red, rosé and white wines made from grapes grown on the property and named in homage to local history. Open the door to their century-old barn, transformed into a cozy tasting room that also houses a small vintage car museum. Join a guided tour of the vineyard to learn more about the grape varieties that thrive in Quebec's climate, then bring your own basket for a picnic in the heart of the vineyards!
The Outaouais is also home to some fine cider houses. Verger Merleau, in the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, makes five ciders, including two sparkling ones. In Petite Nation, Verger Croque-Pomme has been producing artisanal cider since 2007. Proudly established in Pontiac, Coronation Hall Cider Mills is a family-owned artisanal cidery housed in a historic edifice. As for Les Pommes perdues, a micro-cidery in Chénéville, it makes its cider from wild and leftover apples by transforming them into distinctive, one-of-a-kind ciders.
In fact, if you'd like to learn more about local products and the passionate people who welcome you with open arms to their little corner of paradise, plan a guided tour with Aventure Outaouais. Several options are available, including the Petite Nation wine & cider tour, the Pontiac wine & cider tour and more.
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From farm to table, discover the Outaouais' agrotourism offer for other gourmet addresses with local flavours.
I’m a nature lover and a food lover. My happiness is found in breathtaking landscapes, mouth-watering dishes and all the new colourful experiences. I travelled the world before coming back to my hometown: I missed the Outaouais so much. What if we rediscovered it together?