Petite-Nation Wine & Cider Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau

With a rich history and an amazing agritourism sector, the Petite-Nation is known for it's award winning wine and it's incredible cider. Join Aventure Outaouais for a day full of discovery while we take you on an authentic and unique tour of local family run wineries and a cider mill. Guests will get to enjoy a minimum of 15 tastings of wine and cider, while interacting with the passionate individuals responsible for such incredible products and getting up close with the terroir. Plus, we provide a delicious lunch prepared by a local farm which uses mostly produce from their 5th generation farm! This is truly a local experience you don't want to miss out on this summer in the Outaouais.

With your knowledgeable and local guide at the wheel, you will explore the following locations during the Petite-Nation Wine & Cider Tour:

• Verger Croque Pomme: Part of the Outaouais landscape since 1994, Croque Pomme has become a true institution in the Petite-Nation region of the Outaouais. With amazing cider, spirits, jams, and many other products, guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of delicious artisanal products. Enjoy 5 tastings of different kinds of cider. From ice cider, to delicious dry cider, they have such a great variety to choose from in the beautiful orchard.
• Domaine Mont-Vézeau: Known for their award winning wine, this vineyard produces a wide range of unique wines, include strawberry wine. Here, guests will be served a minimum of 7 tastings of wine and learn about the diversity of wines offered in Quebec. Plus, the owners always have snacks for guests, including their homemade pizza.
• Domaine de l'heure juste: This small family-run winery allows guests to not only enjoy 3 tastings of wine, but also learn about the difficulties of taking over an existing winery. Plus, guests will be able to try their amazing orange wine.
• Brylee Farm: This 5th generation family farm provides its customers with the highest quality grass meat. Here, guests will be able to enjoy a delicious pulled beef sandwich with their homeamde BBQ whiskey sauce, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese from the Fromagerie de Montebello (a vegetarian option is available). Also, guests will enjoy a side salad, homemade desert, and homemade ice tea and lemonade. 

This Petite-Nation Wine & Cider Tour is offered every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the beginning of June until the end of September from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The tour is run in our bus with groups of up to 14 people. Many pick-up and drop-off options are available (see Pick up/Drop off section for more information). Pick-ups will occur 45 minutes before the beginning of the tour. You can choose a preferred pick-up location at checkout and a specific pick-up time will be sent to you by email at least 48h prior to your tour. 

The price includes transportation, your awesome guide, a minimum of 14 tastings of wine and cider, and lots of food and treats for the day. It will be possible to purchase wine and other products at each of the visited location. Must be 18 years or older to be part of the Petite-Nation Wine & Cider Tour.