We weigh your empty container before you pick. You then pay only for the weight of the haskap berries you picked.
Enjoy the outdoors
Pick-your-own haskap berries
Walk between the rows and pick your own haskap berries in the natural setting of Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon.
Current pick-your-own status
Closed for the seasonPick-your-own last verified September 11, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.
View orchard availability2027 season
Expected opening around June 20, 2027
This estimate is based on previous seasons. The exact date will depend on the weather and berry ripeness. We look forward to welcoming you back!
StatusClosed for the season
2027 openingAround June 20
Seasonal hours8 a.m. to 6 p.m. · 7 days a week
Prices$12/kg · 2 L or 4 L baskets
ReservationNo reservation during the season
PaymentCash or Interac e-Transfer
Address4701 chemin du Lac
Pick-your-own prices
Two simple ways to pay for your harvest
There is no admission or per-person fee. Choose the option that matches the container you use.
Payment at the orchard: cash or Interac e-Transfer. Payment details are provided at the time of purchase.
Grown without pesticides or herbicides, with our practices explained clearly. See our orchard practices.
The pleasure of picking
Plan your orchard visit
Look at the berries on the plants, choose your fruit and enjoy some time outdoors, on your own, with friends or with family.
Always check the day’s conditions before leaving. Weather and berry ripeness can affect picking conditions.
What to know before you come
- Before you leaveCheck pick-your-own status and visiting conditions.
- Reservations and pricesNo reservation during the season. See the two pricing options.
- Payment at the orchardCash or Interac e-Transfer.
- ParkingFree on the orchard grounds.
- FamiliesChildren are welcome with adult supervision.
- PetsWelcome; please contact us before visiting with a large animal.
- AccessAccessible to strollers and visitors with reduced mobility.
- WeatherOpen in the rain except during extreme or unsafe conditions.
New to haskap berries?
Discover their flavour, learn about ripeness and find out how to store your harvest.
Haskap U-pick in Lanaudière
An outing in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon
Camerise St-Gabriel is located at 4701 chemin du Lac in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, in northern Lanaudière. Visitors can pick haskap berries in a natural orchard setting.
If you are coming from Joliette, Montreal or another community, open the directions before leaving. Travel time varies with your starting point, traffic and roadwork.
Before setting out
- Confirm that U-pick is open on the day of your visit.
- Check the hours and the reported berry ripeness.
- Use the complete address in your navigation app.
- If you are travelling a long distance and are unsure, call the orchard.
See the 2024–2026 season dates
Past seasons at a glance
Dates published on our previous website
These dates are for reference only and do not guarantee the dates for 2027.
Our previous website also stated that the orchard was open seven days a week during the season, including holidays and rainy days, except in exceptional safety situations. Exact daily hours were not recorded in the archive.
11 varieties in our orchard
Explore some of our haskap varieties. The varieties ready for picking depend on their ripeness when you visit.
Make the most of your visit
A day in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon
Combine pick-your-own haskap berries with an outing by Lake Maskinongé. Our guide brings together ideas, a map and details to verify before you go.
Unsure before you leave?
Call us to confirm the details before your visit
4701, chemin du Lac, Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon
Frequently asked questions
Plan your haskap U-pick visit
When does haskap U-pick begin?
The exact period changes with the weather and berry ripeness. The 2027 opening is estimated around June 20, but always rely on the status published before your visit.
Do I need a reservation?
No. You can visit without a reservation during seasonal opening hours.
Can families visit?
Yes. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Parking is free, and the grounds are accessible to strollers and visitors with reduced mobility.
How can I tell when haskap berries are ripe?
Blue skin alone is not always enough. Ask our team which rows are ready and follow the orchard’s picking guidance.
Where is the U-pick orchard?
At 4701 chemin du Lac in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Lanaudière. Use the directions button for a current route from Joliette, Montreal or your own starting point.
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