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When fall sets in around Montreal, it’s the perfect time for a beloved tradition: pumpkin picking. Whether you want to sculpt them, cook them, or simply enjoy the harvest, the regions of Montérégie, Laval, and Lanaudière offer many farms ready to welcome you, all less than an hour from the city.
From family farms to sprawling pumpkin patches, each location offers a unique experience. You will discover varieties of pumpkins in various shapes, colors and sizes, ideal for decoration or cooking.
From north to south, the region’s farms are busy welcoming visitors and families, offering much more than just fields to explore. Some offer tractor rides through the orchards, while others set up corn mazes or children’s play areas. And to complete the outing, the local products available on site bring a gourmet touch to your day.
So prepare your basket, put on your boots, and set off to discover the best places to pick pumpkins around Montreal. This article will guide you to destinations that will allow you to fully enjoy fall and all its flavors.
Pumpkin picking in Laval in Lanaudière
Approximate distance from Montreal: 30 minutes
La Ferme Marineau in Fabreville invites you to celebrate fall through a multitude of activities. Among the main attractions, pick-your-own pumpkins offer hundreds of colorful varieties ready to harvest. The corn maze, designed for young and old, offers a captivating journey full of puzzles. After a foraging or adventure session, take a gourmet break at Café Marineau to enjoy a sandwich or a refreshing mocktail. The new artisanal creamery is also an unmissable stop to taste ice creams made on site. Families will enjoy the giant games, the picturesque photo stations, the mini farm, as well as the agricultural theme park where children will have fun discovering the goats and trying the oversized games. The farm is also accessible by public transport (STL – line 55).
Approximate distance from Montreal: 35 minutes
Every weekend in September and October, the Ferme Forget Fall Festival offers moments of fun for young and old. Choose your pumpkins and squashes from the prepared “pumpkin patch”, get lost in the giant “Monopoly”-themed corn maze, take tractor rides, and savor local products from the snack bar.
The Squash Pavilion, tractor rides and many other activities await you to fully experience fall. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture beautiful memories in the decorated play area.
For nine generations, the Forget family has cultivated the land with passion, today offering a variety of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. Roam the fields to harvest sunflowers, zinnias, pumpkins and other fresh produce. The mini-farm, the family play area, and the Squash Pavilion promise you a day in the great outdoors filled with discoveries and unforgettable moments.
Approximate distance from Montreal: 45 minutes
In Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, the Squash Interpretation Center welcomes you for its 28th high season. Autumn is celebrated there with concerts by the group Les Jacks every Sunday, pumpkin picking until mid-October, and a breathtaking view of the fields from La Buvette. Gourmets will appreciate the squash chips, soups and wines offered at the Petit Bistro. Children will have fun in the playground, while adults can discover local products at the Marché de la Courge. Picnic areas and a festive atmosphere await you for a perfect fall outing.
Approximate distance from Montreal: 40 minutes
Located in Saint-Eustache, Les Citrouillards farm is the ideal place for a fall family outing. With a vast pumpkin patch to explore, you’ll find the perfect pumpkin to harvest for Halloween. The trails set out in the woods invite you to take a nature walk, and the mini-farm will delight the little ones, with its rabbits, goats, roosters and chickens. On October 6, enjoy a gourmet break thanks to BunsBuns, a colorful food truck offering gourmet burgers and hot dogs.
Approximate distance from Montreal: 1 hour
For a day on the farm dedicated to flavors and the harvest, head to Bleuetière Asselin in Lanoraie, near Joliette. Pick your own pumpkins every weekend in October, then relax in the picnic area or let the kids enjoy the inflatable games. Between fresh fruits, homemade pies, and blueberry jams, the boutique will delight your taste buds. And for a bucolic touch, the horses and chickens on the farm will be delighted to meet you.
Pumpkin picking on the South Shore of Montreal, Montérégie and Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot
Approximate distance from Montreal: 45 min
Welcome to Citrouilleville, a magical destination for an unforgettable fall experience, open until the weekend of October 19 and 20 inclusive. More than just a place for pumpkin picking, this village transports you into a thematic world with inflatable games, train rides, and captivating theater shows for young and old. Walk through the corn maze, visit the farm animals, and explore the decorated pumpkin houses. On site, food trucks offer a variety of dishes, and a large tent welcomes families for an outdoor picnic. Immortalize the day in the photo booths set up with old trucks and Halloween decorations for unique memories.
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Approximate distance from Montreal: 35 minutes
A few kilometers from Montreal, in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Ferme Quinn invites young and old to pick their pumpkins in an enchanting fall setting, until Halloween. Children can have fun in a large play area including slides, mini-mazes and tricycles, while adults can explore the local produce shop. In season, the lunch counter offers pastries, light meals and local drinks, perfect for a gourmet break. Take advantage of the season passport for unlimited visits and discover the farm’s different harvests throughout the year.
Approximate distance from Montreal: 50 minutes
Located in Sainte-Madeleine, near Saint-Hyacinthe, Ferme La Fille du Roy offers an unforgettable fall experience with picking your own pumpkins and squash. From the beginning of September, the fields open, offering a wide variety of squash to harvest. On weekends, don’t miss the pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, perfect for an outdoor meal. Between the children’s play area and the corn maze with animated trails, the farm offers a multitude of activities for the whole family, guaranteeing memorable moments surrounded by nature.
Approximate distance from Montreal: 40 minutes
In Sabrevois, in the heart of Montérégie, Ferme Reid is an unmissable destination for pumpkin picking. Self-picking is possible during the week by reservation or without appointment on weekends. Between the themed corn maze, the inflatable games and the mini-farm populated with goats, rabbits and other animals, there is something for everyone. Children will also enjoy the swings and slides. For a sweet touch, the silo creamery offers tasty ice creams in a rural setting. An ideal outing to create beautiful family memories.
Approximate distance from Montreal: 30 minutes
Located in Sainte-Julie, the Labyrinthe Galaxie offers a unique fall experience, with pick-your-own pumpkins and squash every weekend until October 27. Equipped with a wheelbarrow, explore the fields and immerse yourself in a giant corn maze. Two thematic courses are offered: the apprentice, ideal for young families, and the expert for the more adventurous. The Minotaur theme adds a playful touch to the adventure. Between gathering, discoveries and challenges, it’s a full day in the open air. Take a break in the picnic area to fully savor the pleasures of fall, whether your exploration lasts 30 minutes or 4 hours. Pleasure guaranteed!
Approximate distance from Montreal: 40 minutes
In Rougemont, the Potager Mont-Rouge Halte Gourmande invites you to spend a day on the farm. From mid-September to Halloween, harvest your pumpkins and discover a wide variety of fruits and vegetables on site, like apples, tomatoes, peppers and more. The day is punctuated by tractor rides, a mini-farm with animals, inflatable games, a corn maze and picnic areas. Don’t miss the boutique’s specialties, like fresh apple juice or sweet potato fritters rolled in maple sugar.
Discover all the activities around pumpkins in Montreal by consulting our events section.
