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Published on thursday, march 26, 2026

When maple syrup season arrives, our minds go straight to the classics: tradition, sugar shacks, pancakes, French toast... pure bliss. But what if we told you there’s another little gem out there? Just as indulgent, but with a fruity twist and a subtle

Published on friday, march 06, 2026

When we think of taffy, maple taffy usually comes to mind right away — snow, sticky fingers, and smiles all around. But there’s another version that’s just as comforting, with a fruity twist that makes a nice change: Apple Taffy.

Published on thursday, april 17, 2025

There is still time to take advantage of the U-pick apples to Little Orchard and son. That is until November 7, you can pick your own fruits of your choice!

Published on thursday, april 17, 2025

The apple of love is first a confectionery made of a freshly picked apple, coated with a red caramelized sugar and fixed at the end of a stick. But the apple is also the fruit symbolizing love

Published on thursday, april 17, 2025

At Les Vergers Petit et Fils, activities resume in the orchard in April and we get busy pruning our apple trees before the budding takes place in May.

Published on friday, january 24, 2025

Do you prefer to slide on snowy trails or tread the powder with your snowshoes?

Published on friday, june 14, 2024

To help you plan your apple picking trip, we have created a calendar of availability dates for different types of apples.

Published on thursday, april 18, 2024

Apple cider vinegar would be the ideal ally for losing weight and gains to be know for its health benefits.

Published on monday, november 13, 2023

November marks the end of apple picking in the orchard. That being said, the Petit family and their team continue to work hard to press the picked apples to make juice.

Published on saturday, september 30, 2023

Did you know that each apple is picked by hand? That's more than 8 million apples to pick on a plot of land more than 1.5 km long!

Published on monday, may 08, 2023

The flowering of apple trees is a fleeting spectacle that lasts only a few days, but leaves a lasting impression. More than 50,000 apple trees are adorned with flowers, transforming the landscape into a veritable tableau vivant.

Published on saturday, july 02, 2022

Did you know that the blueberry plantations of Les Vergers Petit et Fils contain a wide variety of blueberries? The Duke is the first variety to open the blueberry harvest season.

Published on sunday, june 13, 2021

The forecasts of the Petit et fils orchards for the next apple harvest? It will be excellent, starting in August!

Published on tuesday, march 30, 2021

It's soon the long Easter weekend and you may be wondering what to cook for your guests? We offer a traditional menu "sugar shack", version Vergers Petit and Fils!

Published on monday, june 15, 2020

It's very soon Father's Day! Are you lacking inspiration for the gift you want to give to your dad or the father of your children?

Published on thursday, august 02, 2018

The apple season is on our doorstep! Indeed, several early varieties are ripe as early as August.

Published on thursday, february 23, 2017

Spring Break is fast approaching and you may be wondering what to do with the kids, especially if no travel is planned this year.

Published on wednesday, december 14, 2016

The holiday season is the perfect time to come together as a family. The reunion often takes place with a drink in hand. This is a good opportunity to integrate St-Hil into your family events this winter!

Published on wednesday, december 07, 2016

The holiday season is approaching and your inspiration may be broken ... What give those who seem to have everything? Why not spoil your loved ones and offer them a present that you are sure they will use!

Published on monday, november 14, 2016

What could be better than a cold day to warm your heart and soul with a good pancake in a rustic atmosphere? Come and visit the Creperie des Vergers.

Published on thursday, september 01, 2016

At the Vergers Petit and Fils, we have been establishing for some time a biological control against the codling moth.