Our agri-tourism estate

A hidden treasure of Quebec's terroir, come discover it to the rhythm of the seasons!

A love story that has lasted for nearly 20 years.

Our family-run rural agri-tourism domain opened to the public in the fall of 2004 and has distinguished itself over the years by its range of distinctive products and services offered through the various components: fruit, beekeeping and gourmet. Did you know that the original concept of the Cabane à Pommes, the first in Quebec, was born here in Labonté de la pomme thanks to visionaries Nathalie Labonté and Sylvain Mercier?

Moreover they are always happy to share with their visitors their passions for the land and its riches.

A century-old orchard in a buccolic setting of the Lower Laurentians!

City people come back to their roots...

Nathalie Labonté & Sylvain Mercier buy the 22-hectare orchard to develop an agri-food and tourism sector. Both diversified and innovative while keeping the spirit of the farms of yesteryear. The first settlers of the family, the Labonté and Dufresne, were farmers and dairy producers and they sold their production to the Trappist fathers, among other things for the manufacture of the famous Oka cheese for more than a century, here in Oka, and the surrounding area. Although Nathalie and Sylvain grew up in the city, the call of the countryside caught up with them.sne and Labonté were farmers and dairy producers in the 1930s and sold their production to the Trappist fathers, among others for the making of the famous Oka cheese. The families then moved on to several other crops, such as berries and apples. It is now the turn of Nathalie Labonté and her husband Sylvain Mercier.

Welcome to our home estate!

Today, the Labonté de la pomme family

pursues and cultivates a love story with the land.

We look forward to welcoming you with us according to the seasons to share with you the abundance of our terroir.




Famille Labonté de la pomme

Ecological Farming Estate

On our estate, we care about the environment and use the most sustainable and environmentally responsible farming practices. We are proud of our actions to constantly improve our ecological footprint. We use a sustainable and ecological culture, in agreement with the advice of our agronomists.

Over the years

Many projects have been developed. From new projects to innovations, the protection of our land and its environment, the honors won through hard and rigorous work have made the success and reputation of the domain. We are happy to share this treasure with our guests

Our tangible actions

 

  • 1911
    Planting of the first apple trees.
  • 2004
    Purchase of the orchard, the city people return to their roots!
  • 2005
    On September 2nd, our orchard finally opened its doors to agrotourism, allowing everyone to enjoy our first harvest as owners.
  • 2007
    Installation of the apiary and start of our honey production, in collaboration with our precious bees.
  • 2008
    Implantation of our pick-your-own pumpkin patch and a corn field to make a maze.
  • 2010
    Celebrating our 5th anniversary.
    For our fifth anniversary, we inaugurated the apple bread stuffed with hot apples and baked in a wood oven which quickly became one of our staples.
  • 2011
    Regional winner at the Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois - Laurentides for the Agrotourism and regional products award.
  • 2012
    Regional winner at the Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois - Laurentides for the Agrotourism and regional products prize.
  • 2013
    Owners Nathalie Labonté and Sylvain Mercier each received a medal of excellence in the Ordre du Mérite Agricole du Québec.
  • 2013
    Inauguration of the very first apple shack in Quebec.
  • 2014
    The youngest member of the family, Alexandra Mercier, wins the title of "2014 Laurentian Regional Tourist Succession of the Year" at the Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois.
  • 2014
    Regional winner at the Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois - Laurentides for the Agrotourism and regional products award.
  • 2015
    Silver Winner - Agricultural SME " at the National Bank SME Award2014 - National Silver Winner at the Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois for the Agrotourism and Regional Products Award.
  • 2016
    Winner of the Grands Monarques.
  • 2018
    Special mention for agrotourism and silver medals for the two owners.
  • 2020
    Launching of the Apple Shack to go.
  • 2021
    Launch of the new cider factory.
  • 2050
    The family continues to innovate, but with robots.

Press review

They are talking about us!

Our customers’ feedback

J'aimerais mieux garder ça secret pour qu'il n'y ait pas trop de monde quand j'y vais, mais c'est la meilleure place pour cueillir des pommes et même des citrouilles. Et je ne parle même pas du bon petit lunch que vous pouvez vous commander au four à bois extérieur. La soupe à l'oignon est la meilleure.

Éric De Carufel

Les employés sont super accueillant, la place est très belle, il y a une fermette, les enfants ont adorée. Nous avons essayer le panier pique-nique et nous le regrettons vraiment pas c'était délicieux, il y avait beaucoup de produit local et frais. C'est la meilleure truite que nous avons manger !

Sabrina Vaillancourt