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In Photos | Apple-Picking Season in Montreal

A panorama of an orchard

For most folks coming off the high of Canada’s fleeting summer season, the return of September means going back toschool, dealing with increasing hours of darkness and, in the words of one very “stark” television character, coming toterms with the fact that“Winter is Coming”. However, for those who can see beyond the sobering effects of coolertemperatures and shorter days, the advent of autumn means one thing: APPLE SEASON! Alright, granted, it also meanswarm sweaters, beautiful colours and pumpkin-spiced everything; but for those with an inclination for baking and fresh air,there’s nothing more satisfying than getting out to local orchards and picking apples right off the branch. (Andsubsequently gorging on apple pie, apple crumble, apple cider, apple sauce, apple… well, you get the idea). We followedsome apple-enthusiasts on their annual journey during apple-picking season in Montreal, all the way to the suburbs tosee what the orchards had to offer. Take a bite!

Lobo apples on a branch

A group of apple pickers reaching for the highest fruit!

Picking an apple from the tree

Apple-pickers walking through an orchard to find the best pick

A sunlit tractor pulling bails of hay for apple pickers to ride on

Big orchards usually mean big skies! (Mont Saint Gregoire is in the distance)

A young man picks apples straight off the tree

So, how did you like them apples?

If you’re interested in your own orchard adventure, you can find some great spots in some of Montreal’s great suburbanneighborhoods, such as Laval, Boucherville, Delson and many more. For more specific information on apple-pickingspots, check out About Travel’s article on the best areas to pick them near Montreal!

Pick ‘em elsewhere:

Apple picking isn’t just reserved to Quebec!

Pick apples in Ottawa by checking out Ottawa’s Apple Picking Guide.

Pick Apples near Toronto by checking out Toronto.com’s Apple Picking article

Pick Apples near Vancouver, by checking out this handy-dandy guide for British Columbia!

Honorable mention: It’s not apple-picking, but they’re apple-crazy at The Big Apple in Colborne, Ontario. Stop infor some great pies, a direct look at the pie-making process, and family-fun. We admit, it’s a bit of a tourist trap, butone that’s actually quite worth the stop. (Plus, there is literally a GIANT apple to visit, who can resist?)

Some of the best fall activities are happening in Montreal’s great neighborhoods. Ifyou’re looking for a new place to call home (and pick apples in!) check out Navut’sMontreal Neighborhood Profiles!

(Photos: Liz Lee, Carlos V. special thanks to: Carlos V. Olivier L, Colton P. Klara W. Lina, Rica P. Chantale D. Catherine L.)