This harvest season, take a road trip to a Quebec winery and experience everything the Cantons de l'Est has to offer. These 20 wineries are worth the road trip... and it's now or never! (Or at least, now or next year...) Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. Right now in the Quebec wine region of the Cantons de l'Est, it's grape harvesting season, which means there's no better time to road trip to a Quebec winery or go on a wine tour and get out of the city. That's why I'm here to present you with 20 wineries that are actually part of La Route des Vins, which travels through the Brome-Missisquoi region of Quebec's famous Cantons de l'Est. La Route des Vins is an unreal Quebec road trip that stops at 20 wineries, allowing you to see the best of what this region has to offer. Many wineries are also cideries, which means even more amazing tasting to experience. Plus, because we're in harvest season, several of the wineries on this list also hold harvest events, where you can experience a lavish meal, pick your own grapes or participate in the harvesting process. You don't need to be on a bachelorette trip to go on a wine tour — and you don't need to make a full road trip out of it, either. A lot of these wineries are super close to each other, so pick a couple and just stop by a few! Though, of course, don't be an idiot — don't' drink and drive! Without further ado, here are 20 Quebec Wineries you should visit this fall before winter eventually comes and ruins all the fun. Vignoble La Grenouille View this post on Instagram L'automne dans les Cantons-de-l'Est 🍂 #automne #routedesvins #estrie A post shared by Florence R. De Roy (@flo_rderoy) on Oct 21, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT Why: Take in sight of the mountains in Vermont at this family-run winery in Estrie. Where: 434 chemin Plouffe, Cowansville Website. Château de cartes View this post on Instagram Tasty wine #routedesvinsbm A post shared by jasminguenette (@jasminguenette) on Oct 8, 2017 at 2:48pm PDT Why: Family-owned and operated, Chatêau des cartes offers both wines and ciders with attention to detail. Where: 1285 chemin Bruce, Dunham Website. Clos Saragnat View this post on Instagram Clos Saragnat. #Prenezlechamp #Clossaragnat #frelighsburg #Vinduquebec #Cidrebio A post shared by Marie-Hélène Boisvert (@mheleneb) on Oct 6, 2018 at 1:42pm PDT Why: Straw wine and certified organic ciders, including an ice cider, all on a unique and rustic farmyard-vineyard combo. Where: 100 chemin Richford, Frelighsburg Website. Domaine des Côtes d'Ardoise View this post on Instagram 🍷 A post shared by @ romy_stmaurice on Oct 13, 2018 at 2:22pm PDT Why: The first and oldest vineyard still in operation in Quebec, the winery is still going strong, with wine and cider to try and 11 beautiful hectares to explore, which feature monumental sculptures along the way. (Featured in our cover image.) Where: 879 rue Bruce, Dunham Website. Domaine du Ridge View this post on Instagram A rainy day tasting wines A post shared by ere (@eretrotamundos) on Oct 29, 2018 at 10:30am PDT Why: A huge terrasse and room to play pétanque, what more could you need? (Featured in our cover image.) Where: 205 chemin Ridge, Saint-Armand Website. Le Vignoble du Ruisseau View this post on Instagram #vignoble #ruisseau #landscape #nature #nofilter #nofilterneeded #wine #spiritueux #vines #vine A post shared by Alex & Marie (@our_journey_diary) on Sep 21, 2019 at 6:06am PDT Why: A relaxing stream, a covered bridge, countless maple products and at least 7 grape varietals makes Ruisseau a must on your wine-tour. Where: 4500 chemin Strobl, Dunham Website. Léon Courville View this post on Instagram • Vineyard • #bromont #vinyard #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #vineyard #wine #barrel #orange #fall #mountains #nature #trees #lake #landscape #explorecanada #quebecenphotos #quebec #clouds #autumn A post shared by Max K (@maxkphotography) on Nov 6, 2017 at 8:44am PST Why: Open year-round with stunning views of the Lac-Brome Valley, and Lac-Brome itself, the higher altitude means that Léon Courville enjoys its harvest in late fall, so now is the best time to visit! Where: 285 chemin Bruce, Lac-Brome Website. Union Libre View this post on Instagram The nature and the manwork/Am fost la livadă și am băut cidru de foc #icecider #unionlibre #routedesvinsbm A post shared by Nata Albot (@nataalbot) on Sep 10, 2017 at 3:23pm PDT Why: Union Libre is serving up cider and wine (and an ice cider, seen above) on a sprawling and rustic orchard-vineyard. Where: 1047 chemin Bruce, Dunham Website. Val Caudalies View this post on Instagram 🍷 A post shared by Danika (@danikaflood) on Oct 15, 2018 at 8:02am PDT Why: Get yourself wine, cider or fortified wine or house-made sweet or dry vermouth at Val Caudalies - pretty much a sure bet that there's something here for everyone. Where: 4921 rue Principale, Dunham Website. Vignoble Domaine Bresee View this post on Instagram Les belles couleurs d’automne dans un vignoble québécois 👌😍🍁 #couleurdautomne #couleursdautomne #automne #canadianautumn @vignobledomainebresee A post shared by Cloé Furlan 🐯 (@cloe_f) on Oct 8, 2018 at 7:02pm PDT Why: Domaine Bresee is a farm and a vineyard at the same time. The land has been in the Bresee family for seven generations. Where: 303 chemin Draper Hill, Sutton Website. Vignoble Bromont View this post on Instagram #FALL #BROMONT #sutton A post shared by Samuel Thibodeau (@samuelthibodeau) on Oct 20, 2018 at 1:42pm PDT Why: The Bromont winery is a place where "mountains, tunnels of trees, agriculture and beautiful architecture coexist." Where: 1095 chemin Nord, Brigham Website. Vignoble Clos Ste-Croix de Dunham View this post on Instagram Route des vins🍷 A post shared by Vanessa♓️ (@vanesslagaa) on Oct 22, 2018 at 8:09am PDT Why: Settled in the historic town of Dunham, Clos Ste-Croix has hiking trails, the beautiful Gear creek and waterfall, a cozy barn and an 1842 loyalist villa to visit on-site, in addition to delicious wines to try. Where: 3734 rue Principale, Dunham Website. Vignoble de l'Orpailleur View this post on Instagram Un vin couleur automne 🍁 #vignoblelorpailleur #automne @cat44717 #mercimonamiepourladecouverte #vingris A post shared by Ca_ro (@puce30) on Oct 14, 2018 at 1:07pm PDT Why: 10 wines to try and an on-site restaurant for the best of the pairing and tasting experience. The name, "orpailleur" means gold-digger, and was given to the winery by the québecois poet Gilles Vigneault, in reference to the gold-bearing rivers around the winery and throughout des Canton de l'Est. Where: 1086 route 202, Dunham Website. Vignoble de la Bauge View this post on Instagram Squad Sundays 🍂 A post shared by Paige Martin (@paigemartin3) on Oct 14, 2018 at 5:12pm PDT Why: A huge picturesque barn, sprawling vineyards and farmlands where you can enjoy tasting, tours and even some wild boars! (Actually.) Where: 155 avenue des Érables, Brigham Website. Vignoble Gagliano View this post on Instagram Route des vins à vélo! A post shared by André Boisclair (@aboisclair) on Oct 5, 2019 at 10:35am PDT Why: Run by a Sicilian family who purchased the land in 2008, this wine is made with "respect for ancient traditions" and "the creation of new customs," marrying the traditional and contemporary. Where: 1046 rue Bruce, Dunham Website. Vignoble l'Ardennais View this post on Instagram Wine tourin 🍇 A post shared by Paige Martin (@paigemartin3) on Oct 6, 2019 at 3:35pm PDT Why: Standbridge East is little a little piece of New England right here in Quebec, and l'Ardennais has been around since 1994. Where: 158 chemin Ridge, Stanbridge East Website. Vignoble Les Trois Clochers View this post on Instagram I LIVE for .this weekend. This countryside. These colours. These moments. 13-year tradition #easterntownships #dunham #vignoblesduquebec #vignobleslestroisclochers #cantonsdelest #autumn #winery #countryside #fallcolors #13years #drinklocal #getoutdoors #getawayfromthecity #laroutedesvins #redroof #fallsky #october A post shared by Laura Viglione (@laurarosemtl) on Oct 14, 2018 at 8:26am PDT Why: Set on a beautiful 22 hectares, Trois Clochers is a great way to enjoy the fresh fall air alongside some chickens taking in the warm autumn sun. Where: 341 rue Bruce, Dunham Website. Vignoble La Mission View this post on Instagram Mine forever! No returns, No exchange, FINAL SALE! 😂❤️#GoodDeal #Love - - - - #Fairytale #RealLife #Wifey #Getaway #EasternTownships #Livin #RoadTrippin #MyGirl #IndianSummer #Happy A post shared by Adamo Mariani (@adamo514) on Sep 21, 2019 at 12:24pm PDT Why: Up on a hill, La Mission offers a panoramic view of the Bromont area while you sample 5 family-made wines. Where: 1044 boulevard Pierre-Laporte, Brigham Website. La Belle Alliance View this post on Instagram La vue du vignoble @labelleallianceshefford est juste wow! ... That view! 😍 Photo : David Chapman #labellealliance #shefford #routedesvinsbm #easterntownships #CantonsdelEst #vinsqc #vignoblecantondelest #vignobleestrie #estrie #bromemissisquoi #montsutton #laroutedesvinsqc #lacbrome #quebecoriginal #explorecanada #canadianvineyards #canadianwine #canadianwinery #vignobleduquebec #vineyard #mountain #vignoble #wineroute #winery #canadianwineroute #quebecwineroute A post shared by La Route Des Vins (@routedesvins) on Aug 15, 2019 at 6:12am PDT Why: A beautiful estate with tons of character, including a fantastic view of the mountains, an on-site lake and welcoming architecture. Where: 239, chemin du Fulford, Shefford Website. Vignoble Pigeon Hill View this post on Instagram Automne au vignoble, getting ready for fall A post shared by Vignoble Pigeon Hill (@vignoblepigeonhill) on Oct 11, 2018 at 7:54am PDT Why: Certified 100% organic wine that is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Where: 395 Chemin des Érables, Saint-Armand Website. All research done in this article is by the author. Businesses never pay to be featured on MTL Blog's "Best Of" lists; furthermore, this list represents a showcase of great spots, and is not a numbered ranking.
