ByWard Market District Authority's mission is to maximize the ByWard and Parkdale Markets' potential to be unique year-round places and destinations to purchase local produce and goods as well as other services and products that meet the needs of local and city-wide residents and tourists alike.
Les Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm is a family-oriented “U-Pick” or “We-Pick” blueberry, cherry and raspberry farm as well as a pear and apple orchard owned and operated by Carrie McKay and Michel Villeneuve. Our goal is to provide a family-friendly environment for blueberry, raspberry, cherry, rhubarb, pear and apple picking. All of our products are gluten free and vegan. You can also come and cut your own Christmas trees.
The fruit winery opened in 2017 after Carrie and Michel purchased the business from Strathmore Orchard and Winery that has been in business for 30 years. 19 varieties of wines are produced from our own fruit and from other local fruit farms. All wines are available for tasting and purchase in our Wine Boutique located in the 175 year old ancestral Villeneuve home.
We offer private wine and cheese tasting events which include a selection of St.-Albert cheeses that have been paired with the various fruit wines by their Chef.