Apple picking

I just spent my sunday morning apple picking with the family. The weather co-operated mostly, it wasn't raining, but it had during the night, and it was misty outside.

This post isn't about so much the apples, as it is about the experience. We went to a nice place in Mont St-Gregoire, called verger Leo Boutin. Now i don't know any of the particulars, but this is a quiet orchard. We were the only ones there when we got there. there were a few people that showed up as we were leaving, but it was quiet.

My main question, is why are some orchards more "busy" than others. We were driving back home, and drove by an orchard called Denis Charbonneau, and it was packed. To the point of have parking attendants. What could make that place better than another. Their prices are higher, and it is the same region, therefor the apples are at the very least, similar. What could be different? if anyone knows please enlighten me.

as for my preference, and where i will be going back next year, it's verger Leo boutin again. They are extremely nice, good with kids ( as we brought Zachary and Xavier along. ) The cider is good, the apples taste great. This is a place i would recommend for anyone.