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Situated at the entrance of Ile d'Orléans, 15 minutes away from Quebec City. We are a producer of blackcurrant and we transform the fruit in different products (liqueur, wines, jams, sirup, etc.). In summer time and fall, we have a restaurant , a dairy bar and we offer to taste of our products to the visitors. It's always super busy!
We have over 22 hectares of blackcurrant fields around the property, we harvest the fruit at the end of July, it's about 65 000 pounds every year!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet a lot of people from here, some will also live in the same house as you. In summer time, we are around 50 employees in the different departments. Usually the people staying at the house are doing activities together, share meals and often go to some trips to visit the province. We have the chance to be in the middle of the province, which means that we are close to every region! We have a car to share with you if you need!
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We need help in deferent areas. If you speak French, we have several positions to fill in customer service (at the restaurant - waiters and hostess), at the dairy bar, in the boutique/wine cellar, etc.). If you dont speak french, we need help in the kitchen!
*The high season starts in June until mid-October*
We will prioritize applicants for long stays.
We are looking for a professional, organized, versatile and responsible person.
Because we are a company, you need a Work and Travel Visa. The schedule would be around 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, we are flexible.
We offer accommodation and more than the minimum wage per hour.
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will share an apartment in a house next to the estate. This house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen.
What else ...
Generous terroir, smiling agrotourism
The reputation of Île d’Orléans as an agrotourism destination is well established. Passionate producers, recognized artisans and daring restaurateurs transform the island into a little foodie paradise. The agricultural know-how, dynamism and innovation of producers are renowned and the result is products of sought-after quality: strawberries, apples, potatoes, blackcurrants, wine and many others. As agriculture occupies most of this territory with fertile soils and varied cultures, the exceptional concentration of fruits and vegetables allows an ever growing supply of fresh and local products. Many companies specialize in agrotourism on Île d’Orléans. This can be seen in the variety and quality of regional cuisine tables as well as the many places where you can taste and buy products. Recipients of numerous honors, the products of Île d’Orléans will satisfy even the most demanding. We prefer to warn you, you could develop an addiction!
Land of memory of French America
Île d’Orléans is one of the first settled sites in the New France colony. There are notably the oldest houses known as Quebecois, the oldest dating from the 17th century. Its inhabitants are aware of the rich national heritage that they have inherited. Sensitive to the symbolic load that the Island carries, they continue to highlight the specific characteristics of the Island, which make it the “land of memory” of French America. Maritime and natural heritage, political and territorial, social and family, artistic and cultural, the entire historical chain, all human activity is represented. In the hearts of Quebecers, the island of Orleans has become, over time, a powerful center of identity. Linger in this place of memory, the home of more than 300 families, allows you to discover a part of our history, personal or collective.
Visit the interpretation centers to learn more about the history of the legendary Île d’Orléans and its founding families. The Maison de nos Aïeux is the island’s history and genealogy center. The Maison Drouin, almost 300 years old, is the only typical and authentic house that is accessible to the public. The Mauvide-Genest Manor, by its size and elegance, testifies to the ambition and success of Sieur Mauvide, a young surgeon in the King’s army. L’Espace Félix-Leclerc pays tribute to this great Quebec poet and perpetuates, through his exhibition, the memory of his life and his work. Saint-Laurent Maritime Park is a picturesque site by the river that recounts the bygone era of wooden shipbuilding on Île d’Orléans.
Celebrate art and craftsmanship
Île d’Orléans has more than 80 artists and craftsmen whose production covers all facets of creation. From popular to speculative, from figurative to abstract, from classic to modern, the pictorial and sculptural arts rub shoulders with new technologies and express themselves through all materials. Here, the colors explode in an apparent disorder that only the creative energy explains, there the shapes and nuances are wisely arranged in order to reproduce reality smoothly. Traditional trades are also in the spotlight, practiced in such a way that they become crafts and where the smallest piece of fabric, metal or wood is used to express skills. The Island is surely there for something. Whether it serves as a model, or a refuge for the inventive soul, the artist finds there the ideal center of his expression.
Bucolic and panoramic escapes
True delights for the eyes, the landscapes of Île d’Orléans are in themselves an unmissable attraction. Already, by accessing the bridge, you fall in love with this island which welcomes us in all seasons. During your visit, take the time to follow the landscape interpretation circuit, made up of 12 panels strategically located in the six villages. These panels interpret current landscapes, while making a link with ancient landscapes. This allows us to better understand and appreciate the physical nature of the island as well as the different landscapes that have marked, and even transformed over time, human settlements sometimes isolated and sometimes grouped into villages.
Are you more of an outdoor type?
On Île d’Orléans we have snowshoeing, skating, snowmobiling and even dog sledding as winter fun. During the summer, camping, biking, golf and kayaking excite our senses. And our feet enjoy year-round hiking. And what better setting for these activities than the river and the rural landscapes in the background!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Morning shift or afternoon shift
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