Orleans Island Ultimate Private Food Tour

Journey beyond the city’s cobblestone streets in our premium SUV, where your professional driver-guide unveils Quebec’s captivating countryside. Your journey begins at the impressive Montmorency Falls, an awe-inspiring cascade that dramatically outmeasures Niagara by nearly 100 feet, offering spectacular photo opportunities and invigorating natural surroundings.

Cross to Orleans Island, a pastoral gem matching Manhattan in size yet preserving a timeless agricultural tradition among its 7,000 residents. Orleans Island, a verdant oasis just minutes from Quebec City, yet worlds away in atmosphere. The island’s commitment to agricultural heritage is evident, with 95% of its landscape dedicated to cultivation. An impressive 95% of the island remains dedicated to agricultural pursuits, including a remarkable collection of northern vineyards where hardy varietals like Frontenac, Vidal, and Seyval Blanc thrive despite Quebec’s challenging growing season. These determined vintners have mastered the art of cold-climate viticulture, employing specialized techniques from winter vine burial to strategic wind management that transform the region’s limitations into distinctive terroir advantages. As you meander through this gastronomic sanctuary, you’ll encounter a perfect harmony of traditional flavors: artisanal cheeses, seasonal berries, heartwarming poutine, alongside pioneering ice wines and crisp, mineral-forward whites that capture the essence of Quebec’s unique northern growing conditions in every sip.

While gastronomy forms the cornerstone of this experience, we welcome the opportunity to personalize your journey. Should you have additional interests, such as visiting art galleries, exploring antique establishments, tracing ancestral connections, or exploring destinations you’ve researched, we would be pleased to incorporate these elements into your itinerary at no supplementary charge.

Tour Inclusions:

• Mineral water bottles
• Montmorency falls access
• A curated local tasting experience featuring: Artisanal cheese and charcuterie board + Paired wine and craft cider tasting
• Experience the award-winning terroir expressions at the island’s oldest vineyard, where northern-climate varietals are transformed into elegant wines through five generations of winemaking expertise.
• Discover an innovative approach to cold-climate viticulture, sampling signature wines while enjoying panoramic views of the Montmorency waterfalls from their stunning hillside estate.
• Indulge in an authentic Quebec summer tradition: the classic “casse-croûte” featuring poutine and regional specialties
• Sample a variety of maple delicacies, from rich syrup and velvety butter
• Taste vibrant homemade jams crafted exclusively from island-grown fruits
• Seasonal artisanal treats from the island’s master chocolatier:
  • Hand-dipped soft ice creams enrobed in premium chocolate