Where to Pick Your Pumkins

Updated on Aug 25, 2025

Discover five pumpkin growers where they offer self-picking activities in the Eastern Townships this autumn.


©Ferme des petits torrieux

Ferme des Petits Torrieux

La ferme des petits torrieux offers a wide range of activities to do all year round. Among other things, the torrieux offers you the opportunity to live customized half-days at the farm. This fall, more than 1000 pumpkins and squash are waiting for you to pick your own! Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on your fall recipes and discover the colorful panorama of the magnificent Megantic region with family and friends.

Until October 12th, children and adults can visit the farm in the form of a rally, meet all the animals that live there and go through the gardens. An activity not to be missed!


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Plantations Stephan Perreault

Every year, Plantation Stephan Perreault has almost 400,000 pumpkins available for self-picking! So, grab a wheelbarrow and explore their fields located in Val-Joli. You’ll find over 40 pumpkin and squash varieties. The children will be delighted as they visit the little haunted house, the corn field maze and the mini-farm.

Autumn schedule: until October 31, 2025.


©Charles Dion

La Pommalbonne Orchard

In autumn, you won’t only be picking apples when you visit the orchard at La Pommalbonne… Indeed, here pumpkins are showcased as well! The site also invites you to discover their petting farm, the tractor-pulled wagon rides, inflatable games, and an observation tower overlooking the landscape of the valley of Coaticook.


Le Gros Pierre Orchard

Children will be delighted to visit Le Gros Pierre orchard to pick their pumpkins! Besides self-picking activities, the orchard proposes several activities among which, the pumpkin fair which will be held next October 18 and 19. Come meet Orise the plantation’s friendly witch and visit her multicoloured pumpkin patch. Participate in the pumpkin decorating workshop and learn how to make the traditional Sainte-Catherine’s taffy.


©Verger Champêtre

Verger Champêtre — Gîte & Compagnie

In Granby, at Verger Champêtre—Gîte & Compagnie is where you must go to choose your pumpkins and squash. The site is magnificent and invites you to also visit their animal parks, and to take a walk with an alpaca or a miniature horse. Before you leave, don’t forget to visit the orchard’s boutique where you’ll discover their meat pies, quiches, terrines, season pies, compotes, jams, juice and other homemade treats.

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