Quebec is home to about 180 wineries that you can find in 9 different wine regions from east to west. Most of the wineries in the Belle Province grow Frontenac Noir and Frontenac Blanc. Let’s face it, not all the wine varieties are resilient enough to endure the harsh winters of Quebec.
In the blog, we’ll focus on two regions of Quebec, the Eastern Townships and the Laurentians, and we’ll go through the 5 wineries that I tried and recommend for wine tasting near Montreal. I’ve been to way more than 5, but these are the ones worth the trip! So let’s tackle Grace’s top 5 Wineries worth a Day Trip from Montreal!
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 wineries as part of my getaway to the Eastern Townships in the fall as I chased the beautiful colors. Exploring wineries in the fall has a certain unbeatable charm, so I recommend it!
These wineries are located around 1.5 hours from Montreal. Want a sneak peek? Check out my reel from that fall getaway on Instagram.
Vignoble de l’Orpailleur
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) nor their "La Part des Anges", a sweet wine that ages outside for at least 24 seasons!
L’Orpailleur offers a wine tasting where you taste 5 wines (1oz each) for $13.05, and you get to keep the souvenir tasting glass. The shop and tastings are open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Address: 1086 rue Bruce, Dunham
Val Caudalies
Don’t miss out on a beautiful day, wine tasting at the terrasse of Val Caudalies while gazing at the vineyards and the Appalachian Mountains. If you’re a fan of Vermouth, their sweet Vermouth is a must-try!
Val Caudalies offers a guided wine tasting where you taste 7 products (wines, ciders and vermouths) for $13.92 plus taxes. No reservation is needed unless you’re a group of 9 or more. They’re open 7 days a week from May 1 to October 31, 10 am to 5 pm (6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays).
- Address: 4921 rue Principale, Dunham
Vignoble Domaine Bresee
If you ask me, drinking a good glass of wine in the middle of the vineyards is worth the drive! Located in Sutton, Vignoble Domaine Bresee does not disappoint. Make sure to try their Voilà, their delicious and flavorful dessert wine.
Domaine Bresee welcomes visitors from April to December, and tastings are offered from May to October. You can also book a 1-hour guided visit of the vineyard that ends with a tasting of 3 products for $30 (reservation required).
- Address: 303 chemin Draper Hill, Sutton
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 there at least once a year (if not more LOL).
La Bullerie
Located in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac in the Laurentians, La Bullerie does wine and sparkling wine. If you go there in the summertime (mid-May to mid-October, Fridays to Sundays), you can grab a wood-fired pizza and enjoy it with a bottle of wine in the middle of their vineyards! Call or email ahead to reserve your pizza or picnic.
La Bullerie offers a wine tasting where you taste 3 wines for $18, no reservation needed. The shop and tastings are open Fridays to Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm, until December 20, 2026.
- Address: 2007 chemin Principal, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Vignoble Rivière du Chêne
On your next "day" date, head with your significant other to Vignoble Rivière du Chêne in Saint-Eustache, get a bottle of William and have a picnic there. You’ll thank me later! You can grab a picnic package for two ($75, from mid-May to mid-October) if you don’t feel like packing your own.
Vignoble Rivière du Chêne offers a guided tasting of 4 wines for $25 in the high season, or a VIP visit where you taste 5 wines for $36 on weekends (reservation required). The vineyard is open from April to December.
- Address: 807 chemin de la Rivière Nord, Saint-Eustache
I hope you enjoyed my take on the top 5 wineries in Quebec!
Cheers!
