If you’re a wine lover—or just craving an escape from the city for a nice drink with beautiful scenery—you have to try these 5 Quebec wineries.

Quebec is home to close to 50 wineries across 7 regions from east to west. Most grow Frontenac Noir and Frontenac Blanc. Let’s face it: not every grape variety can survive our winters.

In this post, I’m focusing on two regions—the Eastern Townships and the Laurentians—and walking you through the 5 wineries I’ve tried and recommend. I’ve been to way more than 5, but these are the ones worth the trip. So here’s Grace’s top 5 wineries worth a day trip from Montreal!

Best fall weekend route (practical tip)

Two easy shapes from Montreal:

  • Eastern Townships loop (full day, ~1.5 h drive each way): Start at L’Orpailleur and Val Caudalies in Dunham (they’re a short hop apart on the wine route), then continue to Domaine Bresee in Sutton for vineyard views toward the Sutton Mountains. You can comfortably taste at all three in one day if you start mid-morning—especially beautiful when the leaves turn.
  • Laurentians afternoon (~30–40 min from Montreal): Pair La Bullerie (Saint-Joseph-du-Lac) with Vignoble Rivière du Chêne (Saint-Eustache). Note La Bullerie’s boutique/tasting is Friday–Sunday only in 2026, so plan your Laurentians combo for a weekend.

Fall wine tasting still has that unbeatable charm—and if you’re already dreaming of an Eastern Townships getaway, my Magog summer roundup is a nice companion for the region: A Road Trip to Magog.

In the Eastern Townships

You can visit the following 3 Quebec wineries in a day if you’re up for a day trip! I’ve been to all 3 as part of my getaway to the Eastern Townships in the fall as I chased the beautiful colours. Exploring wineries in the fall has a certain unbeatable charm, so I recommend it!

These wineries are located around 1.5 hours from Montreal.

Vignoble de l’Orpailleur (Dunham)

This must be my favorite winery. Located in Dunham, Vignoble de l’Orpailleur has some of the best Quebec wine I’ve tasted. Whatever you do, do not miss their Vin de Glace (ice wine) or their “La part des anges”—a sweet wine that ages outside for 24 seasons!

2026 visit notes: Shop and tasting are open every day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Self-guided tasting: 5 wines (1 oz each) for $13.05, including a souvenir tasting glass—available daily until 3:30 p.m., no reservation required. There’s also a guided tasting package at the same listed price (reservation recommended). Seasonal restaurant Le Tire-Bouchon runs June 1–October 25, 2026.

Val Caudalies (Dunham)

Don’t miss a beautiful day tasting on the terrasse at Val Caudalies while gazing at the vineyards and the Appalachians. If you’re a fan of vermouth, their sweet Vermouth is a must-try!

2026 visit notes: Confirmed address is 4921 rue Principale, Dunham (Brome-Missisquoi wine route). Open May 1–October 31, seven days a week, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (until 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays). Commented tasting: $13.92 + tax per person; no reservation except groups of 9+. Exact number of wines / pour size for the current tasting flight: (confirm on site) (2023 post listed 7 × 0.5 oz for $14—confirm on site before publishing a wine count).

Vignoble Domaine Bresee (Sutton)

If you ask me, drinking a good glass of wine in the middle of the vineyards is worth the drive! Located in Sutton, Domaine Bresee does not disappoint. Make sure to try their Voilà, their delicious dessert wine with Porto-like vibes (still on their wine list).

2026 visit notes: Tastings are offered May–October; the domaine welcomes visitors roughly April–December. Hours listed on the site / wine route hover around 11 a.m.–5 or 6 p.m. depending on day—double-check before you go. La Route des Vins notes a tasting without reservation; a guided visit (≈1 hour, ends with a tasting of 3 products) is $30 via their Zeffy booking page and requires reservation. Walk-in tasting flight price and pour count: (confirm on site) (2023 listed 6 wines × 1 oz for $15—do not republish that dollar figure until Grace or the winery confirms). Picnic areas on site; dogs on leash outdoors.

In the Laurentians

The following 2 wineries are closer to Montreal, about 30–40 minutes, and worth an afternoon drive. I’ve been to these two many times and make it a point to go at least once a year (if not more, LOL).

La Bullerie (Saint-Joseph-du-Lac)

Located in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac in the Laurentians, La Bullerie does wine and sparkling wine. If you go in the warmer months, you can grab a wood-fired pizza and enjoy it with a bottle of wine in the middle of their vineyards!

2026 visit notes: Tasting of 3 wines for $18—no reservation necessary. Boutique & wine tasting: March 27–December 20, 2026, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Wood-fired pizza & picnic service: May 15–October 11, 2026, Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (service stops at 2 p.m.).

  • Address: 2007 chemin Principal, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, QC J0N 1M0
  • Site: labullerie.com

Vignoble Rivière du Chêne (Saint-Eustache)

On your next “day” date, head with your significant other to Vignoble Rivière du Chêne, grab a bottle of William, and have a picnic there. You’ll thank me later! You can still pick up picnic options at the shop if you don’t feel like packing your own.

2026 visit notes: Town confirmed: Saint-Eustache (807 Chemin de la Rivière Nord). Open April 4–December 31, 2026. High-season boutique hours (through mid-October pattern on site): roughly Mon–Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.—confirm on their hours page. Tasting packages (replace the old flat “5 wines for $15”):

  • Outdoor commented tasting: animation + 4 wines for $25/person (high season)
  • Visite éclair: 4 wines for $28/person (Mon–Fri slots)
  • Visite VIP: 5 wines for $36/person (Sat–Sun; reservation required)
  • Picnic package for two: $75 (local products + a bottle; no reservation)

Fall bonus: public vendanges weekends September 19–October 12, 2026 (+ Thanksgiving Monday), $17/person—by reservation.

I hope you enjoyed my take on the top 5 wineries in Quebec!

Cheers!