 Since the days of the first French settlers, agriculture has been the main economic activity such as (potatoes, strawberries, apples, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, vines, berries, maple products…), a notable viticulture - some small areas produce local wines whites and reds, the production of cider and aging.A cheese is produced there, the Isle d'Orléans doormat...The island, known as the "Garden of Quebec", is still an essentially rural place famous locally for its produce, especially strawberries, apples, potatoes and wineries.