Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du quebec

This past Sunday (Sept. 13th), Coronation Hall Cider Mills, along with its brother enterprise, Third Line Orchards, participated in the ‘Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du quebec’ (Quebec Farms open house).  Over three-hundred visitors came, with a large number of new visitors from the towns of Aylmer, Hull, and Gatineau, as well as across the river in Arnprior and even Petawawa!  Kids pressed and drank their own cider, coloured coloring sheets, and participated in apple-variety guessing games, while adults took part in a presentation on apple cultivation and basic pruning techniques.  The mill was running all day, with visitors able to see our production in progress, as well as the tea room, where many took advantage of our excellent baked treats and ‘fresh-off-the-press’ cider.  The local branch of MAPAQ (Ministre d’Agriculture et Pecheries au Quebec) also participated, and their booth and presentations were greatly appreciated by all.  A special thank you goes out to the local and regional members of the UPA (l’Union des producteurs agricole) which sponsored the day, providing us with volunteers, t-shirts, hats, and a draw for two gift baskets (of our products) worth $150 each.  The winners were Mdm. Lanouette of Aylmer, Quebec, and Ms. Ann Hodgins of Shawville, Quebec – congratulations!

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The 153rd Shawville Fair has come and gone, and Coronation Hall Cider Mills was proud to be a part of it.  Not only did we sponsor the apple pie contest (seeing as how one of our bakers one the Ottawa Super-Ex’s), we also sponsored the award for the most points in the baking division.  Congratulations to everyone who participated.  We also had  a booth in the ‘buy local’ section (the arena lobby).  All of our cider supplies quickly went, and a surprising number of baked goods.  Thank you to the CLD Pontiac for sponsoring the booth, and to the Pontiac Agriculture Society for their hard work.

The Pontiac CLD (Centre local de development), along with Table Jeunesse Pontiac is sponsoring a series of films this summer to be shown in different locations around the Pontiac.  The first showing will be right here at Coronation Hall this Friday (July 10th) at 9:00 p.m. for Bedtime Stories featuring Adam Sandler.  The film is completely free, just bring a lawnchair!

Any questions?  Contact the CLD at 819-648-5065 or Coronation Hall at 819-647-2547.

The snows finally melted, and life has returned to Bristol Village!

Recently, we hosted two more functions for the Red Hat Society ladies. The Ladies from Campbell’s Bay came and enjoyed a tea and luncheon hosted by Norma and Joan. A week or two later, on a gloriously sunny spring day, the Red Hats from Shawville came and were entertained by all of us here at Coronation Hall. Garry demonstrated cider making; Greg conducted taste tests of our various ciders and our new Sweet Raspberry Apple Cider (with raspberries & apples from Greg’s orchard!); Norma and Joan laid out a spread of fabulous new desserts and exotic teas for consideration; and Shawn put the grey cells to work by demonstrating Google Earth and its use for local history and tourism to the ladies, inviting them to mark up the maps with their own remembrances of the area.

Later this week, we’ll be entertaining a group from the MRC Pontiac.

We’ve also moved a bit closer to being able to release our first light cider (5.5% alc./vol), “Bristol”, after an inspection from the Regie des Alcools. Hopefully, we’ll be able to launch this summer. Fingers crossed!

And of course, this Mother’s Day we’ll be setting out some special desserts and teas for Mom, so we hope to see you here!

Here it is!  The 2009 Calendar of Events has been finalized and we are proud to bring to you an exciting season of activities and special events for all ages.  Please call us (819-647-2547) if you would like more information about any of the events.

Easter Egg Hunt …………Saturday, April 11, 1-4 pm

Bring your baskets and sharp eyes – the Easter Bunny has left goodies for you and your whole family. FREE

Mother’s Day……………Sunday, May 10, 1pm – 4pm

Enjoy fresh-baked deserts, specialty teas, and find that last-minute Mother’s Day gift.

Market Day……………Saturday, May 16, 10am – 4pm

The Coronation Hall Fresh Vegetable Market will open with a bang, come and enjoy fresh local Pontiac produce and products.

History Bicycle Tour……………Saturday, Aug. 22, 1pm

This event has been postponed – most likely will be rescheduled for sometime in September. Thank you!

Join Dr. Shawn Graham on a biking tour of southern Bristol and discover hidden historic gems. Pre-registration required. $10 per person, $5 kids twelve and under.

Orchard Tours……………………Sunday, Sept. 13, 1-4pm

Come see our local source for apples! Third Line Orchards will have tours, a petting zoo, and music to enjoy. #12 Third Line (west off Bristol Road) – Call for directions. FREE

Harvest Thanksgiving..Saturday, Oct. 10, 10am-4pm

See fresh cider being pressed, and even make some of your own! Find the perfect treat for your Thanksgiving meal and enjoy traditional music and games. FREE

Haunted Hall……………………………Sunday, Oct 31, 6-9pm

Trick or Treaters beware! Only the courageous of spirit will brave the haunted hall for music, dancing, story-telling, and caramel apples! FREE

Christmas Cheer………………Saturday, Dec. 19, 6-9pm

Hot Mulled Apple Cider, Christmas Carols and Christmas Cheer! Come enjoy a Christmas concert under Bristol’s largest Christmas tree. FREE

Coronation Hall Cider Mills

206 River Road

Bristol, Quebec

819-647-2547

Today we entertained the Red Hat Society from Shawville, with a tea-tasting and luncheon in our Tea Room. Norma and Greg hosted the ladies, who enjoyed quite the afternoon. The temperature outside hovered around -25, but inside the conversation was warm!

Thanks again to the Red Hat ladies, and we hope you enjoyed your visit.

If your group is looking for an interesting, fun, and novel day out, why not contact Greg to see what we can arrange for you?

New this year, Coronation Hall Cider Mills will have a table at the Coulonge Chutes ‘Festival of Lights’.  On December 5, 6 and 7, the Coulonge Chutes will be ‘completely illuminated by 5,000 lights and a candle-lit path to the waterfall’.  Along with other vendors, Coronation Hall will be at the artisan market with a full selection of sweet apple cider, baked treats and gifts.  Be sure to check out our Christmas Cider gift bags, featuring a 1L jug of cider, cinnamon sticks, and a decorative bag – everything you need to brew your own cups of hot apple cider!  More information on their website at http://www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca/