Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
South Central Ontario (west from Toronto, includes
Kitchener, Cambridge)
Bayfield area
Bayfield Berry Farm
- Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries 77697 Orchard Line RR#1, Bayfield, ON, N0M-1G0. Phone: 519-482-1666. Fax:
519-482-8268. Email: berryfarm@hurontel.on.ca.
Directions: North of Bayfield on hwy 21, turn east on County Road #3 (Bayfield
Rd). 1st side
road turn north on Orchard Line #77697 on left. Near London. Also: Apples, currants, Saskatoon berries ( 5 acres), Peaches, Private parties, tearoom, gifts, preserves, bakery on
site.
Century Orchards - Apples, cherries, pears, plums, and prepicked produce
74881 Parr Line corner of Parr & Pavilion, Varna, ON N0M 2R0. Phone: 519-233-3464. Fax: 519-488-1074. Email us at: admin@centuryfarms.com. We are open July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
Brantford area (also see Hamilton, farther down the page)
RR#6, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L8, Phone: 519-759-4383. Fax:
519-749-0679. Email: brantwoodfarm@brant.net.
Open: 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Sat; Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm. Also prepicked
apples. Typical Upick dates: Rhubarb in May-June; Strawberries in
June-July; Peas in June-July; Beans in July-September; Raspberries
in July; Tomatoes (Field) in August; Apples in September-October.
Frootogo Orchards - apples, pears, prepicked produce, farm
market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for
info) 573 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, ON L0R 1H0. Phone: 905-689-1652.
Email:
frootogo@cogeco.ca. Directions: And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October,
November. Open: See our website homepage for current hours. Pick your own
Apples August - October, Pumpkins October; Bakery and store open August
until Christmas. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. (ADDED: March 05, 2009)
Hamilton's U-Pick - Strawberries RR#7 193 County Road 18, Brantford, ON, N3T-5L9. Phone: 519-759-2417. Directions: On the east side of BrantfoRoad2 miles south of Cainsville stoplight
(Colbourne Street)
on County Road 18. Or 2 miles north of Cockshutt Road at the corner of #6 school roadand County
Road 18. Watch for signs.
Near Brantford
Josmar Acres Farm Market & Garden Centres - Strawberries,
Raspberries 568 Lynden Road, Lynden, ON, L0R-1T0. Phone: (519) 647-2025 . Fax: 519-647-3579.
Email:
delieck@execulink.ca.
Directions: one half mile south of Lynden. 15 minutes west of Hamilton & 10 minutes
east of
Brantford. Also: Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Apples, Pears, Plums. The Great Pumpkin Patch.
We also have the following as non-pyo items (when in season): pears, plums,
sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, gourds, Christmas trees/wreaths
etc. Year round we carry apples, potatoes, maple syrup, bird seed, giftware,
perennials, annuals and garden December or.
Orchard
Home Farms - apples, pears 235 Howell Road, St. George, Ontario.
Email:
apples@orchardhomefarm.com. We open about mid August. Check the web
site in mid summer. We don't want to miss out on your favorite
varieties. Please: NO PETS. A family-run 80 acre apple and pear orchard located Northwest of St. George,
Ontario. You can find us half way between the cities of Cambridge and Brantford.
Pleasant Berry Blueberry Farm - Blueberries. 445 Ellis Avenue RR#2, Brantford, ON, N3T-5L5. Phone: 519-484-2633. Directions: From hwy 403 west of Brantford, take exit 27, Rest Acres
Road south
towards Simcoe. Continue 8km across Hwy 53 (lights) turn left on Maple Ave. Or
from Brantford, take Colborne Street west to Pleasant ridge Road go south approx.
4.5km turn right on Ellis (formerly Maple) Ave to #445. Near Brantford, Kitchener, Hamilton.
Open: Monday to Saturday 8am - 8pm. Sunday 10am - 6pm (July
- Aug) A visitor writes on August 04, 2008: "The old street
name was Maple, however it is now changed to Ellis. The street number is
still the same. Neither one can be found unfortunately on map quest, or
Google maps. However I went there yesterday by following directions and it
was very easy to find and had great blueberries. Thank you and good luck
with your website, it is great : ) "
Tigchelaar Berry Farm - Apples, cucumbers, pears, peas, peppers, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand 1280 Hendershot Rd RR # 1 , Hannon, ON l0R1p0. Phone: 905-692-4556. Email us at:
Tigchelaarfarms@sympatico.ca. Directions: From QEW Niagara take Centenial Parkway South to Golf Club Rd East to Hendershot Rd South. We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 7:30 pm
Saturday - 7:30 - 5pm
Closed Sundays PYO and prepicked Strawberries-mid June-mid July, PYO vegetables end August-end October, Pre picked apples
September to mid December. Payment: Cash, only. A visitor
writes on June 27, 2009: "I went to this farm on the recommendation of a
friend. I was not disappointed! The people are friendly and let you pick on
your own. They'll offer recommendations if you need it, but don't pressure
you. They charge by the basket, not by weight, so you don't feel
overcharged. I'll definitely go back! "
Moore
Farms - strawberries and raspberries 497 Pinehurst
Road, Ayr, Ontario, N0B 1E0. Phone: 519 632 7023. Fax: 519 632
9015. Email: alan.moore2@sympatico.ca.
Ready picked and u-picked strawberries and raspberries. Ten minutes north
of Paris on Hwy 24A, ten minutes south of Cambridge on Hwy 24A, ten minutes west
of Ayr on Wrigley's Road onto Hwy 24A.
Durham Area, NW of Toronto
Mapleton's Organic Dairy - ORGANIC, pumpkins, summer squash, Turkeys
(organic, not-hormone-fed), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic
area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location
(call for info)
8548 Wellington County Road #7, Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0. Phone: 519-638-1115.
Fax: 519-638-1116. Email:
info@mapletonsorganic.ca. Crops are usually available in September,
October. Open: Victoria Day to Labour Day - 7 days/week, 11am to 6pm Labour
Day to Victoria Day - Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. We sell delicious,
organic ice cream, frozen yogurt, and fresh yogurt made right on our farm
year round; We also have a demonstration barn (The Barnyard) open to the
public which houses alpacas, donkeys, cows, turkeys, chickens, bunnies, and
pigs; A newly planted cedar-hedge maze and a labyrinth is also available for
visitors to explore; Visitors can also enjoy 2 1/2 hours of Farmers golf!
See our website for more details. We are certified organic for all crops!
Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Our farm is certified organic and our
products certified Local Food Plus. Many of the off-farm ingredients we use
are certified Fair Trade. (ADDED: June 20, 2008)
Exeter area
Dougall's
Berries 'n' Veggies - strawberries, currants and veggies. R.R.#3 71880 London Road, Exeter, Ontario, N0M 1S5. Phone: 519 -
235-1491 Fax: 519 - 235-1571, Email:
ron.dougall@odyssey.on.ca.
Open: varies according to season May - September 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m.freshly
picked produce - u-pick or we pick - order ahead or by chance.
Springridge Farm -
Strawberries, School tours, Birthday parties, Animals 7256 Bell School Line RR#6, Milton, ON, L9T-2Y1. Phone: 905-878-4908.
Email: info@springridgefarm.com.
Directions: We are 2 miles west of Milton on Bell School Line between Steeles
Ave and
Derry road.
Open: Daily 9-5 (early April 'til Christmas). To avoid
disappointment, please call ahead to ensure availability.
Our. strawberry season is normally June.
Please...no smoking, no dogs, no outside food. Thank you. Also, gifts, December orator items,
pies, preserves and specialty food. Visit our 19th century gift and home December o
barn. Large selection of specialty and gourmet food items. We also have
a lunch counter serving deli sandwiches, soups and chili. Cookies,
muffins, pies and fruit tarts are all baked fresh daily". In addition to
pick your own strawberries, we have prepicked raspberries and pumpkins. Nestled high on the side of the Niagara
Escarpment in Milton. A visitor comments "They have a new
rule of two kids to one adult. I drove all the way there with my three
kids to be rudely turned aways from strawberry picking!!!!! (UPDATED:
June 24, 2008) "
Guelph area
Butt's Berry & Flower Farm - blackberries,
blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the
farm, prepicked produce
5838 5th Line , Rockwood, ON n0b2k0. Phone: 519 856 0270. And for a map to
our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October. Open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 2:30pm to PYO, and 8am
to 5pm(Roadside stand) No Sunday sales. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June
27, 2008)
Knapp's Country Market & Nurseries - U-pick
strawberries.
8066 Wellington Road 124, Guelph, ON. Phone: 519-824-1700. They grow and
sell organic produce, other organic or naturally raised products.
(ADDED: July 02, 2008)
White Rock Ostrich Farm - cucumbers, tomatoes, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides RR # 2 13085
4TH Line, Rockwood, ON N0B2K. Phone: 519 856 1487. Email us at:
dcs@golden.net. Directions: see our website. We are open August,
October. Our hours are: See our website for dates. Pick your own
Tomatoes- August; Pick your own Cucumbers- August; Pumpkins- October.
Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Ostrich and Bison meat available.
Weekends, concession stand open for delicious barbecued Ostrich Burgers,
Ostrich Hotdogs and Bison Burgers.
Carluke Orchards - Apples, Christmas trees, pumpkins 2194 Shaver
RoadS., Ancaster, ON L9G 3L1. Phone: 905-648-2775. Email us at:
cherie@carlukeorchards.ca. Directions: From Hamilton, take Hwy 403 west into Ancaster, follow the large blue tourism signs on the 403 right to the farm . We are open All year. Our hours are: Tues-Saturday 8-6, Sunday 11-5,Closed Monday our farm market is open year round with pick your own apples available in September and October, pumpkins in October and Christmas trees in December directions, year round specials, and special events updated often on our website.
Dacosta Farm - grapes, pears, plums 1450 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek,
Ontario L8J 2X6.
Phone: 905-643-6656. Email us at: martadacosta@cogeco.ca.
Directions: Ridge Road, between 11th (50 road) and Wolverton.
Click here for a map. We are open
August, September. Our hours are: Call ahead for hours. Payment: Cash,
only. Pick your own Concord grapes which are great for home made wine or juice.
E.D.Smith Cherry Farm - cherries, restrooms, wagon rides 938 Barton Street, Winona, ON L8E5H5. Phone: 1 888 263 8189. Fax: 905 643 3720. Email us at: info@edsmithcherryfarm.com. Directions: From Toronto take QEW Niagara Take Exit # 83 south to Highway # 8 Turn left or East, proceed 3Kms.
Farm is located on left hand side . We are open July. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 7:00pm
Weekends and Holiday 8:00am to 7:00pm July 1st to 21st Payment: Cash, only. Visit The Niagara Fruit Institute on the site.
Open to the public, this is an exhibition of information concerning the growing of fruits in Niagara region.
Frootogo Orchards - Apples, pears, grapes, plums,
strawberries, pumpkins, hayrides 573 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, ON, L0R-2H1. Phone: 905-689-1652. Email:
bhekman@cogeco.ca.
Directions: Near Hamilton. Also: School tours
Laurenssen’s Farm and Greenhouses - strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries, peaches
239 10th Concession E. (R.R. #1), Freelton, ON. Phone: 905-659-2807.
Fax: 905-659-2807. Email:
loislaur@lara.on.ca. Contact Person: Peter and Lois Laurenssen.
Open: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday and
holidays from 0 am to 4 pm; from Mid-May to October. Picked fresh daily
and u-pick Also picked asparagus, sweet corn, green and yellow beans,
pumpkins, gourds, fava beans, peas, squash, glads, tomatoes, turnip,
pickling cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, green onions, and Breads and
Baked Goods: Baking, Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple
syrup,Cut flowers, bedding plants, glads, mixed pots. They also have a
location at the Milton Market, downtown Milton on Main Street from
Martin to James, which is open: Saturday mornings, 7am to 12pm. (ADDED:
March 25, 2009)
Lindleys
Farm and Market - Currants, strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins,
peas, Corn Maze, Fall school tours, Fall Festival 900 Fiddler's
Green Road, Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 3L1. Phone: (905) 648-8489. Email:
info@lindleyfarm.com
or Email:
jlindley@sprint.ca.
.Lindley's Farm & Market is conveniently located between Hamilton and
Brantford, Ontario. From Hamilton, exit Hwy 403 on Fiddler's Green Road.
Turn south on Fiddler's Green Road and continue 2km to our farm on the
right. From Brantford, exit Hwy 403 on Hwy 52, turn south and continue
to Hwy 2, turn east and follow until Hwy 53. Proceed on Hwy 53 until
Fiddler's Green Road, turn south, and follow for 2km to our farm on the
right. Watch for the blue Ontario signs on Hwy 403. Pick-Your -Own Crops June:
Strawberries, Green Peas, Beets.
July:
Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Red & Black Currants, Gooseberries. October:
Pumpkin Hayrides every weekend in October! Over 50,000 pumpkins to chose from in
our fields. A visitor writes on June 28, 2009:(negative
experience) "We went to Lindleys Farm and Market on June 27.
We had decided not to
go after reading the negative reviews last week, but changed our minds
and wanted to try this week after reading the positive
review on June 26th, 2009. We told ourselves that this is our
neighborhood farm. If they want to do business why would they yell at
people? In the beginning the experience was OK, even though the guide
lady used the wording "The red ones HAVE TO BE PICKED” and we were
assigned two lanes with another family (we didn't know them) within
short distance (face to face) to pick. When we finished our area and
still wanted more, she would assign us rows. When we asked for new rows,
the lady doubted "Have you met other people?”. May be this is their
business style. On the way out, when we finished, my husband found a
lovely berry and bent down to pick it, but the farm lady yelled so
loudly at us, that it embarrassed us! " A visitor writes on June 26, 2009:(positive experience)"I feel compelled to write a comment because I was shocked to see three
negative reviews of Lindley's farm! I was there last summer during the
same week that those reviews were written and never had anyone yell at
me or harass me. I have been going to Lindley's for years now, it is the
only pick-your-own farm I go to and I haven't had a single bad
experience, only very positive. I go there for u-pick strawberries,
peas, beets, raspberries, currants and pumpkins and I love it there. I
have never encountered any so called "strawberry nazis" in fact, all the
staff out in the field have been so helpful and kind. They are also
really great with my daughter and other kids that go there- they answer
all their questions and are very friendly! One time when my daughter had
wandered too far and I'd been having a hard time trying to chase her
around all morning, one of the farmers went and got her and brought her
back to me! I was just there today picking strawberries and the woman
out in the field was being very friendly to my daughter and some other
kids, answering all their many, many questions, etc. Not to mention the
fact that all their produce is amazing and they are striving toward more
organic farming methods, which I really appreciate. I hope that those
negative reviews will not deter people from going to this farm. Please
go and see for yourself! " A visitor writes on July 05, 2008:
(negative experience) "Hi, I went to
Lindleys farm (Ancaster, ON, Canada) that I found on your website,
because it was closest to us. I just thought I should let you know that
this farm is awful. There was a "Strawberry Nazi" that hovered over us
the entire time yelling at us and everyone else there if we went too far
down our designated row, and skipped over "valuable" strawberries, or if
we picked one strawberry from someone else's row, or if we didn't pick
from one side of the row we were assigned to. It made the experience
terrible. Also, the lady that was suppose to tell us where to go and
what baskets to use etc. was talking the whole time and didn't help us
at all. The whole experience was horrible, and I will never go back and
I will tell everyone I know to not go there. Just thought you would be
interested in feedback about the farms that you are listing. I'm sure
other people that use your website would be interested to know how
terrible this farm is. (I do really enjoy your website though) " A visitor writes on July 10, 2008:(negative experience) "Ditto to the
(negative) Lindley Farm experience - we also encountered the 'Strawberry
Nazi', whom we were told is named 'Rocco'. Our negative experience
occured on Monday, 7th July 2008 when my son and I went there to check
out the strawberry crops. The young female workers - both in the store
and on the field were pleasant enough with our request to view the
field. Rocco the Strawberry Nazi yells from the middle of the field in
front of everyone 'Hello, are you here to pick'. We said hello back, and
"No". He says (angrily) 'Well then GET OUT'. We learned of his name as
we went back to follow up with the owner to lodge our complaint. The
Owner, Mr. Lindley wasn't too much more pleasant than the Strawberry
Nazi - he actually questioned our motives for 'looking', then went on to
defend Rocco that he wouldn't have kicked us out! When I informed him
that there were up to 25 'witnesses' who heard him yell, and all looked
in our direction, he said 'I'll talk to him', and walked away from us.
Not good customer service. I will never ever go back, and will also
encourage others to stay clear of this place! (Note: my son got a
$500.00 business grant and chose to pick organic fruit and veggies. We
went there with the intentions of seeing what they had to offer, and if
it was worth our time, and gas driving to Ancaster to do business with
Lindley. We got our answer loud and clear!) Stay away, far far away!!!!" A visitor writes on July 12, 2008:(negative experience)"I went
to Lindley's and had a horrible experience. I was there with a group.
The Lady there was yelling at everyone, scolding us for picking in a
different row. Her common statements were 'you are here to pick and not
to eat' and 'keep in your row', 'what are you doing in that row'.
Picking strawberry's is an experience, last year I had a nice one at the
same farm. This year I had one that took all the joy out of picking. If
they want to save on picking they should be ready to accept that people
like to enjoy the picking and might sample ." Has anyone else had experiences here, positive or negative,
can either confirm or refute this one? If so,
please write!
Lutz
Orchard and Berry Farm - apples 1806 Concession 4 West, R. R. #1,
Troy, ON, L0R 2B0. Phone: 519-647-2437. Email
thefarmer@lutzorchard.ca.
Apple season will commence in late August. We grow 20 different varieties of apples for pick your own and sale in our farm
market Fall time at the farm includes wagon rides for the whole family.
Marcy's Berries - Strawberries, Raspberries 1747 Valens Road
RR#3, Puslinch, ON, N0B-2J0. Phone: 519-623-0219. Fax: 519-623-0219 Farm
Phone: 519-623-0219. Email:
keith.marcy@sympatico.ca. Directions: Reg. Road 97 Near Valens
Conservation Area. 13km east of Cambridge. Near Hamilton, Kitchener, Guelph.
Murphy's Country Produce Ltd.- strawberries, peas, raspberries, tomatoes,
peppers, fava beans, romano beans, sweet corn, squash, and pumpkins. 2040 Guyatt Road, R.R. # 1,
Binbrook, ON, L0R 1C0. Phone: 905-692-5733. Email:
murphys@mountaincable.net.
But before you grab your hat and sunscreen we always recommend you
call us to get up to date crop reports at 905-692-5733. Open: during STRAWBERRY AND RASPBERRY SEASON:
Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm,
Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 p.m.
Directions: Binbrook area - Take hwy #56 to Guyatt Road Turn east, continue for
about 2km
on the north west corner. Near Hamilton.
Myers Apple Farm -
U-pick apples
#37 Highway 52, Hamilton, ON L0R 1J0. Phone: 905-627-0420. Fax: 905-627-8967.
Email:
m.myers@tvre.com. Open:
August to November Daily from 9am to 6pm. Containers are supplied.
Contact Person: Bob and Barb Myers
They have 32 apple varieties, and many pre-picked crops: pears, plums,
peaches, Pumpkins, squash, gourds, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes,
vegetables, Breads, Baked Goods, Local pies, Honey, Maple Syrup,
Preserves: Sweet cider, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, honey,
buckwheat honey, Fall December or, straw bales, corn stalks, glads,
sunflowers. They have special apple varieties and Clydesdale draft
horses, and a petting zoo. (ADDED: March 25, 2009) A visitor writes on March 25, 2009: "We loving going to pick apples as a
family. Its educational and fun at the same time. The staff there is amazing. It
is a family run business. They make there own cider. They only take debit cards. They have a large selection of pumpkins to pick from."
Our Father's Farm - Follows
organic practices, corn (sweet), onions, tomatoes, Fresh
eggs, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), events at your location
(call for info) 1050 Highway 5 West, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2. Phone:
905-628-8195. Fax: 905-628-7812. Email:
info@ourfathersfarm.com. Open: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Toronto - take
highway 403 West to Exit highway 6 North, drive up to the top of the
Hill (Clappison's Corners) Turn left at lights. Drive 10 km, Farm is on
the left hand side (1/2 km past Christie Conservation) From London,
Brantford- take highway 403 East to Copetown Exit, at stop sign turn
left unto highway 52. Drive 7 km to highway 5, at stop sign turn right,
drive 4 km Farm is on the right hand side.
Click here for a map and directions. For 2009 we have vegetables and
eggs only; For 2010 we will have strawberries, blueberries and
raspberries available. We follow organic practices, but are not yet
certified. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Horseback riding
lessons: Learn to ride - Beginners Welcome - All ages. Lessons offered
every Saturday - call to schedule a time. (UPDATED: June 08, 2009)
Parkside Farms -
sweet corn, pumpkins 519 Parkside Dr E, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1. Phone: 905-689-4829. Email:
bendikkeboom@sympatico.ca.
Open: Pick-your-own: October, Sat and Sun (weather permitting); On-farm
market: end of July to end of October Daily 10am-6pm. Sweet corn picked
fresh daily and PYO. Directions: From Burlington, take Hwy 5 west to
Evans Rd. in Waterdown. Go north on Evans Rd., left on Parkside Dr.
about 0.5 km to 519 Parkside Drive. Pumpkinfest every weekend in
October; wagon tours, monster pumpkin, Storybook forest, pick your own
pumpkin, school tours Contact Person: Bernhard Dikkeboom. They also have
Potatoes, Pumpkins, Sweet corn, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Onions, Breads and
Baked Goods: baked goods, pies, glads from local farmers. (ADDED: March
25, 2009)
Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery -
Apples, cherries, pears, Christmas-themed park
(no trees for sale), Santa appearances, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo 1468 Hwy #8, Winona, ON L8E 5K9. Phone: (905)643-1015. Fax: (905)643-0938. Email us at:
info@puddicombefarms.com. Directions: Take the QEW to exit #78 (Fifty rd.) Follow south to Hwy #8 Turn Left
1/4 mile down on the left. Click here for a
Map. We are open June, July, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 9 am to pm Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
(UPDATED: January 08, 2009)
Richardson's Corn Maze & Farm Market - corn (sweet), melons,
peas, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit
or veg, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties,
school tours, events at your location (call for info) 131 River Road, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W3. Phone: 905-774-7507. Fax:
905-774-4065. Email:
kjcows@hotmail.com. Directions:
See our website for complete directions.
Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in
June, July, August, September, October. Open: June-August 7:30am-8pm Aug
29th-November 1: Monday to Friday 4pm-9pm;Saturday from 11am-9pm Holiday Mondays
10am-9pm; Sundays (October only) 1pm-6pm Maple Syrup Tours in March: check
our website for details; Strawberries early June to early July; Sweet Corn
early July to October; 11ac Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch open August 29 through
November 1 Payment: Cash, Check. Debit. Sweet potatoes available. Maple
Syrup Tours available. FRESH PRODUCE! FUN TIMES!
Stanley House Farms - apples, pumpkins, squash 153 5th Concession E., Waterdown, ON.Phone: 905-689-6473. Crop report:
905-689-5228. Contact Person: Bill House. Open: September to October Daily
9am to 5:30pm. Directions: On Hwy. 6, go 3 km north of Clappison’s Corners.
Turn east on 5th Conc. at Terra Greenhouses and go 1.5 km. Drive right to
the orchards and pick from the trees. Drive directly to the fields for
pumpkins and squash. They also have 3 kinds of potatoes, pumpkins, squash,
gourds, Pies, Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, Apple Cider.
(ADDED: March 25, 2009)
Huron
Te-Em Farm - cucumbers, flowers, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area 77688 Orchard Line R.R.#1 , Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0. Phone: 1-519-482-3020. Fax: 1-519-482-1496. Email us at:
evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca. Directions: Take # 21 north
of Bayfield to County rd #13 turn right to the first concession, Orchard line turn left and we are a short mile up the road on the right hand side. Look forward to seeing you . We are open May, October. Our hours are: April daily 9-6
May to end of Strawberry season, Monday to Friday 8-8 Sat and Sun 9-6 Summer Mon -Saturday
from 9-6 Sun 12-5
September Oct. Wednesday to Saturday from 9-6 Sun 12-5 closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We are also a
complete garden centre greenhouse operation specializing in beautiful
hanging baskets and premium quality geraniums plus other spring crops
Kitchener / Waterloo area
Anthony Fay - Strawberries, Raspberries
(UPDATED: June 25, 2008: no pick your own berries in 2008 due to poor crops ) RR#2, Breslau, ON. Phone: 519-648-2865. Email: ajdfay@hotmail.com. Directions: Hwy #7 midway between Kitchener & Guelph across from Waterloo Flower. Near Kitchener.
Herrle's Country Farm Market - Strawberries, Pumpkins
1243 Erb's Road, Street, St. Agatha, ON N0B-2L0. Phone: 519-886-7576. Fax: 519-886-1101. Email: info@herries.com.
Directions: Near Kitchener. Also: Sweet Corn, Peas, Beans, .Bakery, Frozen Yogurt & Market
Nauman's Pumpkins Galore & More - pumpkins, raspberries, winter
squash, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift
shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours 3250 Hessen Straasse R.R. #1, St. Clements , ON N0B2M0. Phone: 519-699-5524.
Fax: 519-6994601. Email:
hnauman@sgci.com. Directions: 7 KM west of the St. Jacobs Farmers Market
follow signs from Weber & Benjamin Road in Waterloo Open: Monday to Friday 9
AM to 6 PM Sat. & Sun 9 AM to 6 PM Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
Stoll's Strawberry Field - strawberries
Kitchener, ON,. Phone: 519-696-3411. Directions: From Kitchener, take Fisher Hallman east (Reg. Road 58) to Dundee Road (reg Road 12). Left at stop sign to first farm on left. From Ayr, follow Reg Road 50 north to Reg. Road 12. Turn right, watch for signs. Near Kitchener.
North of Toronto
Puck's Farm, It's Fun! - corn (sweet), pumpkins, gift shop,
restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm
animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location
(call for info)
16540 11th Concession, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0. Phone: 905-939-7036 . Fax:
905-939-4632. Email:
frazier. Directions: PUCK'S FARM is located 25 minutes from Hwy 400 and
Hwy 401. FROM TORONTO: Take Hwy 400 north to Hwy 9: go WEST on Hwy 9 for
about 7 minutes to King Con. 11; turn left and head SOUTH 1 & 1/2 miles
(until you see the Puck's Farm sign on the front lawn). IF you're coming
from Alliston, Tottenham or Orangeville etc., you need to find Hwy. # 9 and
then head EAST on Hwy. #9 (Towards Hwy. 27 and TURN right on the 11th
Concession; continue South until you see the PUCK'S FARM sign on the lawn.
IF You're coming from BARRIE, come SOUTH on the 400 to Hwy 9. GO WEST on Hwy
9 for about 7 minutes to King Con. 11; turn left and head south 1 & 1/2
miles (until you see the Puck's Farm sign on the front lawn). (The 11th
Concession is a couple of miles WEST of HWY. # 27) Hope these help get ya
here.....If you get lost CALL 905-939-7036....We'll send out a search party
if need be. Latitude: 43o58'36" degrees North Longitude: 79043'19" degrees
West Attitude: Friendly Open: Week-Days 10-2 by appointment and Week
Ends 10-5 NO Appointment Needed. Mid March with our WORLD'S LARGEST EASTER
EGG HUNT thru end of October Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx.
Northumberland
Cricklewood Farm - apples, pumpkins, raspberries (red),
raspberries (Autumn, red), prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, picnic area, school tours
27 Grandview Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0. Phone: 613-475-4293. Email:
cricklewood@sympatico.ca. Directions: From the 401 (Toronto), take the
Big Apple exit (497) and drive south to Colborne. Turn left onto King Street
(Hwy 2) and drive 10 km. From the 401 (Kingston) take the Brighton exit
(509) and drive south to the first set of stoplights in Brighton. Turn right
onto Main Street (Hwy 2) and drive 3 km. Cricklewood Farm is on the south
side of the road. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September,
October. Open: See our website for hours. Raspberries, summer: mid July to
mid August; Apples available from mid August to mid October; Pumpkins
available mid September to end of October; Corn maze is open July 29 to
early November. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. We have over forty varieties of
apples. Thirteen of these are available for pick your own. We also grow
sweet corn, squash, tomatoes and sell cider, honey, home baked pies and
cookies, candy and caramel apples. (UPDATED: February 21, 2009)
Orangeville area - Dufferin
Jenala Farms - raspberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce
475080 Dufferin County Road 11, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S5. Phone: 519-925-5464. Fax: 519-925-2346. Email us at: info@jenalafarms.com. Directions:
Straight south from Shelburne 6.5 km
>From Orangeville watch for our blue tourism Ontario signs on highway 10
and 109
. We are open July, August. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm;
Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Strawberries approximately June 28 - July 15
Raspberries approximately July 20 - August 5 Payment: Cash, only. Ready picked asparagus available at roadside mid-May to late June.
Ready picked sweet corn and potatoes available August/September.
Palmerston - Drayton - Arthur area, West of Toronto
Reroot Organic Csa - ORGANIC, strawberries, prepicked produce, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
8548 Wellington Road 7, Rr1, Moorefield, ON N0G 2KO. Phone: (519) 417-1891.
Email:
reroot.organic@gmail.com. Open: Varies over the season. We are certified
organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. We will have a farm stand
opening in mid-June. (ADDED: May 27, 2008)
Penetanguishene, Midland
Thunder Beach Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries,
raspberries, strawberries,
1369 Chemin Du Loup, Lafontaine, ON L9M 1N6. Phone: 705-794-6205. Email:
berries@tbbf.ca. Directions: Take county road 6 north to 1379A Chemin du
Loup. Just pass the 17 conc farm is on your right. County road 6 north
changes in to Chemin du Loup. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: 7
days a week, from 7 am to around 12 noon depending on weather and stock;
Call to confirm. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: January 07, 2009)
Peterborough area
Buckhorn Berry Farm -
Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Festival RR#1, Lakefield, ON, K0L-2H0. Phone: 705-657-8888. Fax: 705-657-9256. Email:
info@buckhornberryfarm.com.
Directions: 20 minutes north of Peterborough, 2 miles south of Buckhorn, off County Road 23
at Deer bay Road. Near Peterborough. Also: Peas, Beans, Potatoes.
PYO harvest calendar:
Late June:
Strawberries, Peas.
Mid-July:
Red Raspberries, Beans.
Late July:
Purple Royalty Raspberries, Black Currants.
August - September:
Tomatoes.
October:
Pumpkins.
PYO STRAWBERRY HOURS:
8 am to 8 p.m. weekdays.
8 am to 4 p.m. weekends.
PYO RASPBERRY HOURS:
8 am to 12 p.m. & 4 pm to 8 p.m. weekdays;
8 am to 4 p.m. weekends.
Please note, we shut down in the afternoon for raspberry season. This allows
daily picking and accommodates customers whose schedule permits only evening
picking.
Conditions can change at any time, so be sure to check our Daily Crop Report.
Just before you get in your vehicle, call the farm at 1-705-657-8888 or listen
to 980 KRUZ at 6:50 a.m. daily, starting in late June.
Seasonal Employment: We begin hiring pickers in mid May to harvest our fruit
crops. Pickers start in late June and work 7 days a week, 6:30 am to
10:30-11:00 a.m., for approximately 4 weeks. Because we are located in a rural
area, you must provide your own transportation. Mail or. Fax: your resumé to the
farm. Minimum age of 14 yrs. to apply.
Kellys' Berry Farm -
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries 201 Robinson Road RR#1, Maynooth, ON, K0L-2S0. Phone: 613-338-2535.
Directions: From Bancroft follow hwy #62 north for 17 km to Graphite Road Turn
east, go
8 km to Robinson Road Turn north, go 1 km to first farm on left. Near Peterborough.
Picking your own blueberries:
Our planting is a great alternative for those who love to pick fresh native
blueberries but are unable to search for them in the wild. The berries are delicious and full of health benefits. Baskets fill within a few feet of row. Our field is scenic, clean and comfortable.
Moore Orchards -
Strawberries, Raspberries, Apples, Pumpkins RR#5 - 1497 Moore Orchard Road, Cobourg, ON, K9A-4J8. Phone: 905-372-3911.
Directions: ~3 km east of Cobourg on hwy 2. Turn south on Moore Orchard Road. Near Peterborough.
Also: Cider, Squash, Sweet corn, Pears. PYO apples when in season
Welcome Produce Market -
Strawberries, Raspberries, pumpkins 4754 Fourth Line RR#1, Port Hope, ON, L1A-3V5. Phone: 905-753-2302.
Directions: North of Hwy 401 (500m) at exit 461 on Hwy 2, Port Hope. Near
Peterborough. Open: 7 days a week, 8 am to 6 pm. Also has prepicked apples and a
bakery!
Saugeen Shores, Bruce
Smiths' Pick Your Own Apples and Farm Market - Apples, Honey from
hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh
apple cider made on the premises), and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, school tours
470 The River Road RR3, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C7. Phone: (519) 832-2971. Fax:
(519) 832-2971. Email:
info@smithsapples.com. Open: 10 am to 5:30 pm daily during the season
Payment: Cash, Check. In-Store Artisan Bakery offering freshly baked goods
daily.
Six Nations Reserve
Bomberry's Strawberries - follows organic methods, strawberries, and prepicked produce
3457 Fifth Line, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0. Phone: 519-445-2464. Email:
cornmaster2000@hotmail,com. Directions: 3 kilometres west of Highway 6
south on north side of Fifth line Open: 7 days a week during season 7 am
-dusk depending on the weather. no children under 12 and no pets allowed We
follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only.
Simcoe area
Austins -
Strawberries, Raspberries RR#1, Waterford, ON, N0E-1Y0. Phone: 519-443-5837. Fax: 519-443-4909.
Directions: 1 mile south of Bostow on Reg Road #5. Near Simcoe.
Foxmoor Farm - currants (red and black), gooseberries, and prepicked produce, gift shop
#128 Kendal Road RR#1, Vittoria, ON NOE 1WO. Phone: 519 246-8188. Email us at: camelot@nornet.on.ca. Directions: 17 km south of Simcoe off highway #24. Look for the sign on the north side. We are open July, August. Our hours are: Open daily during season 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Payment: Cash, only. We also keep individually frozen currants on hand all winter ideally used for jams, jellies and baking. Available in 2 kg and 10 kg pails.
Also available our own Black Currant Jam and Red Currant Jelly.
Kent Kreek Berries - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area R. R, #1 Simcoe, 3173 Hwy # 3 West, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9. Phone: 519-426-0924. Email us at:
zelem@kwic,com. Directions: 6 km West of Simcoe Ontario on Highway 3 (see website for directions) . We are open June, July, August, September. Our hours are: Open all week from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Strawberries: June 15-July 1, Raspberries June 25-July 15, Blueberries July 15-August 25 Payment: Cash, only.
Oak River Produce - Strawberries, Raspberries RR#1, Lasalette, ON, N0E 1H0. Phone: 519-582-0058.
Email: mdmac@kwic.com.
Directions:
Near Simcoe.
Sovereign Farms - Strawberries, Raspberries RR#1 130 Lutesville Road, Waterford, ON, N0E-1Y0. Phone: 519-443-4061. Email:
sovereign.farms@selectcom.ca.
Directions:
Near Simcoe.
Becker's Berry Patch - Strawberries
73 Chapman's Landing Road, Nipissing, Ontario, P0H 1W0. Phone:
705-724-2077. Email:
beckers@lincsat.com. Open: Check their website AFTER June 25th for
their opening date! Becker's Berry Patch is a family operated
pick-your-own strawberry farm nestled beside the South River in the
village of Nipissing, Ontario. We invite you to visit us during our
picking season to enjoy the wonderful outdoors, and the beautiful
scenery along the south shore of Lake Nipissing. Directions: From north,
exit hwy 11 at Lake Nosbonsing Road, & hwy 654 (south of Callander)
follow hwy 654 west to Nipissingm turn right on Chapman's Landing Road.
From south, exit hwy 11 at Powassan, follow hwy 534 to hwy 654. Turn
right to Nipissing, then turn left on Chapman's Landing Road.
North Bay
Schlosser Farm - strawberries, Maple Syrup
from trees on the farm, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), farm
market 63 Schlosser Line, Trout Creek, ON P0H2L0. Phone: 705-724-3144.
Open: Open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.
Directions: Schlosser Farm is a family operated produce farm with Pick your
own strawberries. We also have asparagus in late spring, a wide variety of
vegetables, corn around the first weekend in August and Potatioes. We also
make our own syrup that is available all year round. Children are always
welcome. We also attend the Powassan Farmers Market on Main Street every
Saturday with Fresh Picked Produce.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are available late
June to the Middle of July. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 25, 2009)
Sudbury Area
Josephines vegetables No Herbicide farm since 1982 - beans,
beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, peas,
peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other
vegetables, Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours 3316 St. Laurent Street, Greater Sudbury, ON P0M 1L0. Phone: 705.897.6302.
Fax: N/A. Email:
jrainville@can.rogers.com. Directions: once in greater sudbury, take
paris to notre dame to hwy 80 ( this is all the same street just
different names) then turn left or west on Valley View Road for 6 km. at
our sign Josephines vegetables turn right. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August,
September, October, November. Open: May 1 till September 8 th. 8 am till 8 pm
, 7 days a week After September 8 th. please call to schedule an appointment
phone 705.897.6302 Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx.
Thunder Bay
Belluz
Farms - Yellow
& Green Beans,
Cucumbers,
Melons, Saskatoons, Gooseberries, Strawberries &
Raspberries RR6 Candy Mountain Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 5N5. Farm Hotline:
(807) 475-5181. Greenhouse: (866) 200-1011 ph/fax or (807)
627-9080 ph. Email:
info@belluzfarms.on.ca.
Directions: Half mile west on Candy Mountain Dr, off hwy #130 (14km from
airport). Helpful
Links for Planning a Visit
Weather Network
Forecast, or
Weather
Radar
or
Map (detailed)
to the Farm Saskatoons & Gooseberries:
Available
July-August, Fresh Picked to take home or Pick Your Own at the Farm.
Strawberries & Raspberries: Available July-August,
Fresh Picked to take home or Pick Your Own at the farm. 2005 prices:
Strawberries:
PYO: $3.25/L ($13.00/4L basket);
Raspberries,
PYO: $3.00/lb.
Saskatoons: PYO: $10/4L basket.
Pick-your-own farms in
Ontario, Canada
This page provides a detailed list of
Ontario, Canada's pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, upickem,
pick-it-yourself) farms. I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and
events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any,
just click on the preceding link, as appropriate! And
if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please let me
know!
And if you want simple
illustrated, instructions on making and canning many common items, like how
to make jam, applesauce, apple butter, spaghetti sauce, salsa, fruit pies, freezing vegetables, putting
up peaches, green beans, etc., just click here.
Home Canning Kits
Features:
* All the tools you need for hot waterbath canning - in one comprehensive set!
* Complete with 21 1/2 qt. enameled waterbath canner and "Ball Blue Book" of canning.
* Also includes canning rack, funnel, jar lifter, jar wrencher, bubble freer, tongs and lid lifter.
* A Kitchen Krafts exclusive collection.
This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother
used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and
spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and
lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs,
lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel,
labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars and lids (and the jars are reusable). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
Average Customer Review:
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Lids, Rings, Jars, mixes, pectin, etc.
Need lids, rings and replacement jars? Or pectin to make jam,
spaghetti sauce or salsa mix or pickle mixes? Get them all here, and
usually at lower prices than your local store!
