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Domaines des Salamandres

Award-Winning Ice Pear Wine & Artisan Bistro on Covey Hill Road

Founded in 2006 at the foot of the iconic Covey Hill mountain in Hemmingford, Domaine des Salamandres is a family-run estate that stands apart through its commitment to sustainable viticulture and natural winemaking — preserving the full aromatic complexity of both grapes and pears. Its ice pear wines (Classique, Limitée, and Tabarnak cuvées) have earned repeated recognition at international competitions and are considered a benchmark of quality in Quebec.

The product range is built on hardy Quebec grape varieties (Vidal, Geisenheim, Frontenac) and four varieties of frost-resistant pear trees, yielding dry and sweet whites, maceration wines, passerillé reds, ice wines, and a frozen pear mistelle aged in oak barrels. Visit the boutique for a guided tasting, then settle onto the terrace for a charcuterie board and local cheeses from nearby artisans in the cozy on-site bistro.

Less than an hour from Montreal. Open Wednesday to Sunday, May through October — a signature stop on Hemmingford’s agritourism circuit.

Opening hours

May to September

Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm

October

Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm

November to April

By appointment

Guided Tour

See the vineyard from the inside: guided tours at Domaine des Salamandres

Solo, as a couple, or with a group, step into the heart of our vineyard on the scenic slopes of Covey Hill Road in Hemmingford. Our guided tours take you through the full story — from the cultivation of hardy Quebec grape and pear varieties to the craft behind our award-winning ice pear wines — paired with a tasting of our artisan products. An educational and sensory experience suited to all weather, available for individuals and groups alike.

Guided tour with tasting: $6/person. Reservations recommended for groups.

Boutique Tasting

Taste award-winning excellence: boutique tastings at Domaine des Salamandres

Our boutique is an open invitation to discover. Come taste the products that first earned Domaine des Salamandres its distinction at national and international tasting competitions in 2013 — a standard of quality we’ve proudly upheld ever since. From crisp white wines to oak-aged frozen pear mistelle and celebrated ice pear wines, every sip reflects the exceptional terroir of Hemmingford and generations of artisan dedication.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, May through October. Walk-ins welcome — just come ready to be surprised.

Circuit du Paysan

Part of something bigger: Domaine des Salamandres on the Circuit du Paysan, Montérégie

Domaine des Salamandres is proud to be a featured destination on the Circuit du Paysan — Montérégie’s celebrated agritourism route connecting passionate local producers, orchards, vineyards, and artisan food makers across the region. By visiting us, you’re joining an authentic taste-of-the-land experience that links curious travellers to the people who grow, craft, and pour the very best of Quebec’s countryside, all within an hour of Montreal.

Pair your visit to Domaine des Salamandres with other stops along the circuit for a full agritourism day in the heart of Montérégie.