Cross the bridge from Québec City to experience Île d’Orléans on a three-hour walking tour of family farms, maple woods and rooftop tastings. Sample berries, maple, cheeses and local ciders while learning the island’s agricultural and cultural history.
Cross the bridge from Québec City to experience Île d’Orléans on a three-hour walking tour of family farms, maple woods and rooftop tastings. Sample berries, maple, cheeses and local ciders while learning the island’s agricultural and cultural history.
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Operated by Gestion Moritz Inc. · Île d'Orléans, Quebec
You step off the bridge and the St. Lawrence seems to push you onto the island, its current carving a clear line between city and country. Chemin Royal unfolds beneath old maples; rows of berries and sugarbushes run like living fences along narrow lanes. The air carries the crispness of river spray, maple smoke and the sweet tang of ripe fruit.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; light walking on mostly flat terrain with short stops for tastings.
Yes — the tour includes tastings of at least a dozen products such as berries, maple items, cheeses, blackcurrant products, beer and ice cider.
The island is a short 15-minute drive across the island bridge from downtown Québec City; many visitors drive or take a guided transfer to the meeting point at Motel Île d'Orléans.
Yes — the route is rated easy and suitable for children; strollers are usable on most sections and infant seats are available.
Yes — many stops offer farm products and packaged goods for purchase; bring cash or card for souvenirs and extra tastings.
The island has been farmed since the 17th century and played a central role in Quebec’s colonial agriculture; many farms remain family-run across generations.
Small-scale agriculture and tourism are balanced by local rules protecting fields and water; visitors are encouraged to support producers, pack out waste and stay on designated paths.
Gestion Moritz Inc. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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