Verger Heath Orchard — Local services in Stanstead-Est

A Hidden Gem for Apple Lovers! This apple orchard is an absolute slice of paradise. After filling my bag with some of the juiciest, most flavorful apples I’ve ever tasted, I spent time wandering through the peaceful rows of trees, completely in awe. The atmosphere is serene, authentic, and refreshingly down-to-earth—this isn’t some commercial amusement park with apples; it’s the real deal. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming, genuinely passionate, and eager to share their love for the land. Hands down, this is the best orchard I’ve ever visited. If you’re looking for an unforgettable fall experience, this place should be at the top...

This place is a hidden gem that we discovered by accident in a brief trip to the Eastern Townships from our home in New Hampshire. It is very accessible from Interstate 91 (which becomes Quebec Autoroute 55). The owners are really nice, the apples are great, the little farm store has lots of interesting stuff. Take your first right over the border in Quebec onto Highway 143, then look for the apple signs, on your left as you head north. (Highway 143, BTW, is a more scenic alternative heading north from Vermont towards North Hatley or Sherbrooke, Quebec.) We highly recommend Heath Orchard, and...

You should include a visit to Verger Heath Orchard as a part of your eastern townships itinerary. Chris & Lynn are very knowledgeable about apple varieties and they have a great number of varieties available at the stand or for self pick. The stand also includes a seasonal offering of veggies from their gardens, a variety of local jams and syrup, a sampling of Lynn's pottery, much of which is made and fired on site, plus a supply of music CD's representing Chris' 5 decades as a working musician (including his most recent offering which was launched at The Piggery in North Hatley on...