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Central Ontario

Bancroft area

  • Hugli's Blueberry Ranch - blueberries, pumpkins, winter squash
    2139 Greenwood Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W2. Phone: 613-638-1288. Fax: 613-638-1289. Email us at: preventionpays@renc.igs.net. Directions: Take Hwy 17 to Pembroke and follow blue tourist signs. Exit Whitewater Road (County Road 24). The Ranch is at the corner of Greenwood Road (County Road 40) and County Road 24. From Pembroke, take Pembroke St, 4kms east of Wal-Mart. Our hours are: Blueberries Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 11am - 4pm Blueberry Season - mid July into September. Pumpkins and Gourds - October Please check our website for picking conditions. Hugli's Blueberry Ranch also has an ice cream parlour featuring fresh blueberry sundaes and shakes. There is also a country gift store. Visit our animal family (llamas, goats, ducks, rabbits and a pot-bellied pig). Enjoy fall and Halloween activities in October, with our hay, pumpkin and 3 acre corn maze. At night, the corn maze becomes haunted. There is also a haunted house that will leave you frighteningly entertained. Not recommended for children under 5.

Barrie area to Owen Sound

  • Avalon Orchards - ORGANIC u-pick apples, wagon rides
    3150 5th line, Innisfil, Ontario, L9S 4P7. Phone: 1 (866) 458-9902. Email: gtrom@bellnet.ca.  Our season starts at the end of August and normally lasts until the middle of October. There is no admission charge to pick at our orchard except for a smile and a promise to be caring with our trees and our environment.
  • Barrie Hill Farms - beans, blueberries, peas, raspberries, strawberries
    2935 Barrie Hill Road, RR#2, Barrie, ON L4M 4S4. Phone: (705) 728-0571. Fax: (705) 739-3549. Email us at: info@barriehillfarms.com. We are open June, July, August, September. Open: The fruit stand: Monday to Friday from  8 am-8 pm; Sat 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday from 8am - 8pm. Pick your own fields: 8am - 4pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays (Last wagon to the field leaves at 4pm) 8 am - 8 pm on Monday to Friday (Last wagon to the field leaves at 8pm) Crop report line (705)728-0571 Barrie Hill Farms 6th Annual Blueberry Pancake Festival Saturday and Sunday near the end of July from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm both days .
  • The Farmer's Pantry - apples, raspberries
    788030 Beaver Valley Road, Blue Mountains, ON. Phone: 519-599-3691. Fax: 519-599-7385. Email: msheridan@bmts.com.
    Open: July 4th to November 1st;  Open 10-5 except in raspberry season, when we’ll see you bright and early at 8am! Also open by appointment! See this page for current hours!
  • Fernwood Farms & Market - Strawberries, Blueberries, corn maze and pumpkins.
    7865 RR#2, Stayner, ON,. Phone: 705-428-3171. Email: fernwoodfarmskw@aol.com. Directions: Located on Hwy 26 between Stayner and Wasaga Beach. Half and hour from Barrie and just over an hour from Toronto. Near Collingwood. Also: Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Rhubarb.Animals, straw jump, and in the Fall, corn maze and pumpkins.
  • Thunder Beach Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), restrooms
    1379A Chemin du Loup, Lafontaine, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2H7. Phone: 705-549-3304. Email us at: berries@tbbf.ca. Directions: Please visit our website for directions. We are open June, July, August. Our hours are: 7 am to 12 pm, 7 days a week. Payment: Cash, only.
    Christmas tree varieties:
    Living, rooted tree varieties: Blue Spruce.
  • Visser Farms - strawberries
    4505 - 20th Sideroad, Gilford, ON, L0L 1RO. Phone: 905-775-6956. Fax: 905-775-5073. Directions: Take Hwy 11 to 13th line (between Hwy 88 and Hwy 89) Go east on the 13th line to the 20th sideroad. Go north on the 20th sideroad about one quarter mile to the farm. We are open June, July. Our hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays Strawberries: mid June to mid July; Call the farm for exact dates Payment: Cash, only. No pets or smoking on the farm premises. You may bring your own containers or purchase them at the farm. Contact the farm to arrange for pre-picked orders.

Bracebridge area

  • Brooklands Farm - asparagus, beans, beets, broad beans, carrots, corn (sweet), onions, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables
    1375 Butter & Egg Road, RR # 6, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X4. Phone: 705 764 1888. Fax: 705 764 1695. Email: info@brooklandsfarm.ca. Directions: 1375 Butter & Egg Road is located 1km north of Hwy 118W at Milford Bay in Muskoka. We are open May, June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: May to October 8AM to 5PM weather and produce permitting. Always call for an update. We also produce Maple Syrup which is available late March onwards. We also grow potatoes and lettuces. We are a family farm and practice sustainable farming. We encourage eating locally and welcome children (for that matter adults) of all ages to learn and ask questions about farming and the importance of fresh produce. (UPDATED: June 06, 2009)

East of Coburg County

  • Pieter's Appleyard - Apples, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    13516 County Road 2, R.r.#4, Colborne, ON K0K 1S0. Phone: 1 905-355-5725. Fax: 1 905-355-178. Email: jmadamba@phc.igs.net. Directions: Near Colborne and Brighton (Belleview); Take exit 497 from 401, south to County Road 2 and East for 2 kms. Farm is on North side at 13516 County Road 2. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (September through October). Our farm is open daily in September and October for pick your own. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: August 30, 2008)

Colborne - Brighton area

  • Charlen Organic Farm - ORGANIC beans, beets, peas, rhubarb
    52 Grandview Road, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0. Phone: 613-475-4017. Fax: 613-475-4017. Email: charlen@lks.net, Directions: turn north off cty road #2 @14929 3.5 km west of Brighton on cty road #2. Our hours are: Monday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 8pm Sunday by appointment only beans July 20 - end of September peas June 20 - end of July beets July 10 - end of October.

Cobourg area

  • Burnham Family Farm Market - strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
    RR 4 - County Road 2, between Cobourg and Port Hope, ON. Phone: 905-373-4578. Burnham Family Farm Market invites you to Strawberry Day in June. Our own produce from berries to apples, on-site bakery, preserves & ice cream await while you browse in our friendly market. U-Pick available. Open: June- December .
  • Carruthers Country Fields - raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop
    9883 Danforth Rd east, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J8. Phone: 905-372-3705or 905-373-2879. Email us at: cathyandmalcolm@sympatico.ca. Directions: From Toronto take 401 east to Cobourg ,take exit 474 go south to first lights, turn left onto Densmore Road (it turns into Danforth Rd) follow east 7 km to 9883 Danforth Rd Watch for signs. We are open May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Our hours are: When asparagus starts in May we are open Monday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm until End of December. Payment: Cash, only. In season we have already picked asparagus, green beans, tomatoes, sweetcorn, squash, egg plant, peppers, cucumbers, lots of gourds, Indian corn and lots more. Give us a call for in season produce at 905-372-3705.

Glenelg, Grey Highlands

  • Lavender Harvest Celebration - Follows organic practices, flowers, herbs/spices, already-picked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, events at your location (call for info)
    Artemesia-glenelg Townline, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0. Phone: 905-881-8656. Email: stoneyhollow1@sympatico.ca. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Lavender: Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and July 19 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Pick your own or ready picked Lavender bunches; Self tour our organic Lavender Gardens; Plants, products and demonstrations; Register number of people attending through our website or email; Directions will be send by return email. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Organic Lavender farm in a picturesque setting overlooking a small lake. (ADDED: May 10, 2009)

Lindsay

  • Sweet Scent Farm - strawberries, apples, raspberries, pumpkins, squash
    250 Thunderbridge Road, Lindsay, ON. Phone 705-324-7234. Email: krisher@hotmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. (ADDED: February 09, 2010, found online)

Meaford (Grey)

  • Scotch Mountain Vineyard - Follows organic practices, grapes,
    Grey Road 12, Meaford, ON N4K 2W5. Phone: 519-376-1901. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: See our website for contact information. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: February 20, 2009)
     

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)

Peterborough area

  • Caza Berry Farm/Buckhorn Berry Farm - Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, currants, beans, peas, pumpkins, pumpkin patch
    Deer Bay Road, Buckhorn, ON. Phone: 705-657-8888. info@buckhornberryfarm.com. Open: June to October. Directions: 1 mile south of Buckhorn off Peterborough County 23 (Buckhorn Rd.) on Deer Bay Rd. Just follow the signs. Restrooms. Ever-bearing strawberries. In the fall there is a pumpkin festival with haunter barn, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, magic shows, pumpkin catapult, lots of other fun stuff!
    A visitor writes on June 02, 2009:
    "Loved it! " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 02, 2009)
  • McLean Berry Farm - strawberries, Maple Syrup, Peas
    2191 16th line of Smith, RR1 Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0. Phone: 705 657 2134. Pick Your Own Opens late June. Open: Strawberries: June 22 at 9 am P.Y.O. Strawberry Prices in 2005 - $1.15/pound. 

Picton area

  • Orchard Coast Farms / Hughes Orchards - Apples, blueberries, eggplant (aubergine), peppers, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes
    2983 County Road 8 R.R. 4, Picton, ON K0K 2T0. Phone: 613 476 6458. Fax: 613 476 0284. Email us at: info@orchardcoast.ca. Directions: From Picton, take County Road 8 east to Waupoos. Our hours are: 10 am to 6 p.m. daily, mid-June to late October. Special events. Tours.

Port Hope Area

  • Van Dorps - raspberries (red), strawberries, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop)
    3260 County Road 28, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V6. Phone: 905 885 0207. Email: rachel_vandorp@hotmail.com. Open: everyday 8am to 7pm. Directions: North of the 401 in Port Hope just past Dale Road on the west side on County Road 28 OR South of Peterborough along county road 28 still on the west side before Dale Road. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Mid or late June to mid July Raspberries: follow right behind strawberries. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 19, 2009)

Port Perry

  • Willowtree Farm - pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, school tours
    975 Regional Road 21, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B5. Phone: 905-985-4973. Fax: 905-985-1955. Email: willowtreefarm@sympatico.ca. Open: call for pick your own season. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. call for specific harvest dates. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: December 16, 2009)

 


Eastern Ontario

Frontenac area

  • Waddell Apples - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples,
    2645 Washburn Road, Kingston, ON K0H 2N0. Phone: 613-546-1690. Email: waddell.apples@gmail.com. Open: Labour Day to Thanksgiving, 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm. Directions: Highway 401 to Highway 15 north (Exit 623). 10 minutes north, just past Joyceville. Left onto Washburn Road (Lower Brewers Locks). Waddell Apples is the first driveway on the left. (If you get to the swing bridge at the canal, you've gone too far!). Click here for a map and directions. Apples: Early August to end October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Pick-your-own apples in our scenic orchard by the historic Rideau Canal or buy them ready-picked at our heritage 1830 log cabin store. Farm bakery offering apple pie, jelly, slices, sweet cider, local honey and more. Waddell Apples is a family-run farm business with pride in offering fresh quality products and friendly service. Schools and other groups are welcome. Picnic area provided. Orchard is maintained using IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and is Herbicide-free. (ADDED: July 20, 2009)

 

Belleville to Kingston area

  • Campbell's Orchards and Country Market - apples, beans, peas, pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, tomatoes,
    Rr#1 Carrying Place 1633 Rednersville Road/County Road 3, Carrying Place, ON K0K 1L0. Phone: 613-962-3751. Fax: 613-962-3751. Email: apples@xplornet.com . Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: West: We are located 2 hrs from Toronto. Turn off the 401 at the Wooler Road Exit. Follow the Wooler Road to #33 south. Turn left at County Road 3, (Rednersville Road ) We are #1633 on the south side. East: We are located 1 hr from Kingston.Turn off the 401 at #62 south (North Front Street ). Drive south to Dundas (#2 Hwy) and turn right. At Bay Bridge Avenue , turn Left, and go over the bridge to County road 3, turn right, it is 8 km to our store. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Pick your own schedule: June - Strawberries & Peas, July - Beans, Tart Cherries, Black Currants, August - Cucumbers Tomatoes, Beans and Flowers (for drying), September - Apples (Macintosh, Empire, Royal Gala), Tomatoes & Cucumbers (till frost), October - Delicious, Spys & Russets (depending on year). (UPDATED: May 19, 2009)
  • Dekok Family Berry Farm - Apples, raspberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    1070 March Road, Kanata, ON K2K1X7. Phone: 613-592-3779. Email: info@dekokberryfarm.com. Directions: From the Queensway (Hwy 417), take the March Road exit and travel about 7km to 1070 March Road. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September. Open: Weekdays, 7:30 to 7:30 Saturdays, 7:30 to 6 Sundays, closed. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 10, 2008)
  • Piercy's Farm Market - beans, peas, peppers, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, prepicked produce
    9715a County Rd 2, Napanee, ON k7r3l1. Phone: 613-396-3596. Directions: We are on county rd2(old highway2) just east of deseronto from the 401 take exit 570, go south to deseronto, turn left watch for the signs. Open: summer hours Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday, 10:30 am to 5 pm. Payment: Cash, only. cash/interac U-Pick Paste Tomatoes All produce Pre-picked Plus Pickling Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Squash, onions, Ontario fresh fruit, Apples, peaches, grapes Halloween candle light pumpkin display. (ADDED: July 06, 2008)
  • Rideau Pines Farm - asparagus, beans, beets, cucumbers, currants (red and black), eggplant (aubergine), gooseberries, melons, onions, peas, peppers, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables
    5714 4th Line Road, North Gower, ON K0A 2T0. Phone: 613-489-3601. Email us at: jvdberg@magma.ca. Directions: 5 Minutes South of Barrhaven just west of #416, take bankfield/Brophy road to 4th Line rd- between Manotick and Richmond . We are open May, June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Saturday 8am to 6 pm Sunday noon to 6 pm.

Kingston area

  • Baker's Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries
    RR#1 - 109 Rosedale Road, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A-5B8. Phone: 613-283-5033. Directions: 5 km east of Smiths Falls on hwy 43 at Rosedale road. Near Brockville.  Also: Sweet Corn.
  • Fruition Berry Farm - beans, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, and prepicked produce, picnic area, wagon rides
    3208 Hughes Road, Kingston, ON K7L4V3. Phone: 613-548-3378. Email us at: christine@fruition.ca. Directions: From 401 exit Hwy 15 (Kingston exit #623) Travel North on hwy 15 approx 5km. Turn left onto Hughes Road. Travel 2km, berry farm is on the left.  We are open June, July, September, October. Open: see the website for our hours. Corn maze and pumpkin patch September 1st until October 31st. Frontenac County. Payment: Interac and Cash.
  • Paulridge Berry Farm - asparagus, peas, raspberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce, wagon rides
    2114 Palace Road, Napanee, ON K7R3K9. Phone: 613-354-9127. Email us at: philpaul@sympatico.ca. Directions: From 401 exit #531 Camden East Road (Napanee) Go North for approx 5km to Bicknell's Corner. Turn left onto Palace Road. Travel approx. 4km - berry farm is on the right. We are open May, June, July, August. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 8am until 8pm. Saturday 8am -4pm. Asparagus in May. Strawberries beginning in June through July. Raspberries July - August. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Spencer Grange - Strawberries
    1899 Quin-Mo-Lac Road, Tweed, ON, K0K-3J0. Phone: 613-478-3815. Directions: From Tweed take Hungerford Road (Quin-Mo-Lac rd) west 3.5km. From Hwy 37 or Hwy 62 go east 10km on Quin-Mo-Lac Road Near Picton.
  • Tincap Berry Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins
    4035 Highway 29, Brockville, ON, K6V-5T4. Phone: 613-345-3096. Fax: 613-345-6029. Email dentz@superaje.com.  Directions: From Brockville north on cty Road 29. 5 km farm on right. Near Brockville. Open: August - October we are open 8am - 6pm. Closed Sunday. Call to confirm hours.

 


Other areas or not yet sorted

  • Dunnett Orchards - Raspberries, apples, pumpkins
    Brighton, ON. Phone: 613-475-0465. Directions: Take Highway 401 (exit 509 Brighton) south to County Road 2. Turn east on Dundas St. for 1 km. Open: daily, 8 am to 7 pm, July to November. Also prepicked tart cherries, plums, tomatoes, squash, honey.
  • Hugli's Blueberry Ranch - blueberries
    2139 Greenwood Road, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6W2. Phone: (613) 638-1288. Fax: (613) 638-1289. Email: blueberryranch@igs.net. Directions: The ranch is located about 1hr 20 minutes north west of Ottawa, in the Ottawa Valley. See this page for a map and directions. They also have a Fall Family Fun Festival, on Saturday, September 22nd – Sunday, October 28th, 2007, Weekends from 10am – 5pm; $5 per person - corn maze, pumpkin patch, pig races and more.
  • Little Family Farm - strawberries
    Bannon Side Road, Campbellford, ON. Phone: 705-653-1107. Directions: Take exit 509 at Highway 401; Continue north on Highway 30. Turn off Highway 30 just west of Campbellford at junction of County Road 35; Turn left at Bannon Side Road. Open: daily dawn – dusk.
    Also sells Maple syrup.
  • Maple Ridge Farm - I haven't heard back as to what you can pick here.  If you hear, please write me!
    Stirling, ON. Phone: 613-395-2791. Directions: From Belleville, take Highway 62 north 22 km to Moira Road. Turn east and follow the signs. Open: daily 8 am to 8 pm.
  • Murray Township Farms Ltd. - I haven't heard back as to what you can pick here.  If you hear, please write me!
    Wooler Road, Trenton, ON. Phone: 613-392-8068. Directions: Wooler Road, South of Hwy 401 at exit 522. Open: daily 8 am to 8 pm.
  • Nelson's Berry Farm - strawberries
    3392 County Road #2, Keene, Otonabee County, ON K0L 2G0. Phone: 705-295-6172Directions: 1/2 km East of 4 corners of Keene, Ontario . We are open June. Our hours are: Monday to Friday: 8am to Noon & 4pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 2pm; Strawberries are available starting 17 June 2006 Payment: Cash, only.
  • Pedlar’s Berries - UPDATE: June 25, 2008: A visitor tells me they are now permanently closed
    County Road 2, Colborne, ON. Phone; 905-355-3935. Directions: Exit Hwy 401 at exit 497, turn south to County Road 2.
  • Pingle's Farm Market - Apples, pumpkins, raspberries, saskatoons, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo
    1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton , ON L0B 1J0. Phone: 905 725 6089. Fax: 905 725 9040. Email us at: farmerwally@internet.look.ca or vetzal1@yahoo.com. Directions: We are located at Courtice and Taunton Roads. just outside of Oshawa. Take the 401 to the Courtice Road exit, take courtice road north, all the way to the end, and turn right, you can't miss us. There is also a sign on the hwy. with directions. We are open May, June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: We are open 7 days a week. Including all holidays from May 1st to October 31st. There is a farm market, gift shop, and bakery. There is a petting zoo, trike track, toys in a big pile of sand, giant checker board, bunnyville, and many activties for the children. Great fun for the whole family. PYO Strawberries usually around the middle of June. Call ahead to check crop is dependant on the weather. Fall Raspberries are ready end of august beginning of September and last until the first frost or October 31st when we close. Pumpkins are for PYO or ready pick on weekends in October there is wagon rides to the pumpkin patch! Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Easter weekend we are OPEN, we have activities for children 12years and under. Friday to Sunday, bakery is Friday to Monday. We have school tours, wagon rides, fall raspberries, apple picking, fun fall weekends with every expanding activities on the farm, this year we will having at night a haunted corn maze the two weekends before Halloween, and we will also have brand new a haunted orchard trail for children under 10years of age, starting on October 18th running to October 30th. And much more. Call for more details.
  • Pumpkin King Vegetable Patch - Temporarily Closed (UPDATED: February 22, 2009) pumpkins, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, and prepicked produce, picnic area
    18460 Dufferin Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4V9. Phone: 905-775-5277. Fax: 905-775-0648. Email us at:
    hollandacres@xplornet.com. Directions: We are located in the Holland Marsh. The "vegetable bowl" of Ontario. Go east on Hwy 9 from Hwy 400. Continue on Hwy 9 till you come to Dufferin street (3rd Line). Travel North on Dufferin Street till you see all the pumpkins on the left hand side. See you soon!! . We are open September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 9pm We are open from September 10 - October 31 Payment: Cash, only. Beautiful site for pictures. Both wedding pictures and fall pictures. All our pumpkins are handwashed and polished making for a bright beautiful pumpkin. Small, medium, large, baseball pumpkins, giant pumpkins, white pumpkins. Fresh from the field carrots are available by order. We sell Gourds, hay bales, cornstalks, ornamental corn, fall mums, squash, tomatoes, carrots, red onions, cooking onions, all straight from our family field to your table!
  • Reid’s Orchards - Apples, raspberries, pumpkins
    312 Wellmans Road, Stirling, ON. Phone: 613-395-3088. Email: reidorch@reach.net. Directions: Take Stirling-Marmora Road (Cty. Rd 14) to Wellmans Road, Go west 1 km to #312. Open: Labour Day to April, 9 am to 5 pm; April to end of June, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm; Phone for picking times. Also sells jam, cider and sheep.

  • Rudolf & Belle Eyman - Pick-your-own strawberries,
    Welcome, ON. Phone: 905-753-2424. Directions: 4 km west of Welcome on County Road 2. Open: daily 9 am to 5 pm. Also, prepicked Spanish onions, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, corn.
  • Wildflower Farm - flowers
    10195 Hwy 12 West, R.R.#2 Coldwater, ON L0K 1E0. Phone: 1-866-476-9453. Email: info@wildflowerfarm.com. Directions: From Toronto, drive north on Hwy 400. Just past the city of Barrie, you can either continue north on Hwy 400 to the Moonstone Rd. exit. There you turn right onto the Moonstone road (exit 136) and follow 3 km to where it ends at Hwy 12. At Hwy 12, make another right turn and drive 5 km to Wildflower Farm. Open: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm EST.

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!

Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and Farmer's Markets (NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Frontenac, Eastern Ontario

  • Waddell Apples - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), picnic area, school tours
    2645 Washburn Road, Kingston, ON K0H 2N0. Phone: 613-546-1690. Email: waddell.apples@gmail.com. Open: Early August to end October, 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm. Directions: Highway 401 to Highway 15 north (Exit 623). 10 minutes north, just past Joyceville. Left onto Washburn Road (Lower Brewers Locks). Waddell Apples is the first driveway on the left. (If you get to the swing bridge at the canal, you've gone too far!). Click here for a map and directions. Apples: Early August to end October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Pick-your-own apples in our scenic orchard by the historic Rideau Canal or buy them ready-picked at our heritage 1830 log cabin store. Farm bakery offering apple pie, jelly, slices, sweet cider, local honey and more. Waddell Apples is a family-run farm business with pride in offering fresh quality products and friendly service. Schools and other groups are welcome. Picnic area provided. Orchard is maintained using IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and is Herbicide-free. (ADDED: July 20, 2009)

Haliburton
  • Wall Flower Studio - Follows organic practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, onions, peas, peppers, rhubarb, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
    1061 Big Hawk Lake Road R.R. # 2, Minden, ON K0M 2K0. Phone: 705.489.3781. Email: wallflowerstudio@ymail.com. Open: Year round! Spring, Summer, Fall Hours:; (March through December) Tuesday; Sunday from 10am until 4 pm Winter Hours:; (January to March) By Chance or appointment; Please call ahead; Thank you!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Wall Flower Studio is located 24 km's north of Minden and 24 km's south of Dorset, just off of highway 35, in Haliburton County, Ontario. Take Little Hawk Lake Road to Big Hawk Lake Road, turn left onto Big Hawk, and Wall Flower Studio is the 3rd driveway on the left. Look for the big Yellow Daisy sign! See map on web for directions. Thank you!. Click here for a map and directions. Open Year round! Spring, Summer, Fall Hours: (March through December) Tuesday; Sunday from 10am until 4 pm Winter Hours:; (January to March) By Chance or appointment; Please call ahead; Thank you!. We follow organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Cheque, Visa/MasterCard. Herbal wreathes, fresh and dried herbs, seasonal bulbs, and other organic gifts from the garden. Organically grown, rare heirloom vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)

Port Perry

  • Willowtree Farm - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, school tours
    975 Regional Road 21, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B5. Phone: 905-985-4973. Fax: 905-985-1955. Email: willowtreefarm@sympatico.ca. Open: 7 days a week from early June until October 31 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. call for specific harvest dates. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: December 16, 2009)

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Port Perry

  • Willowtree Farm - Honey (retail), Buckwheat honey, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, school tours
    975 Regional Road 21, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B5. Phone: 905-985-4973. Fax: 905-985-1955. Email: willowtreefarm@sympatico.ca. Open: 7 days a week from early June until October 31 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. call for specific harvest dates. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: December 16, 2009)

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Port Perry

  • Willowtree Farm - , Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, school tours
    975 Regional Road 21, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B5. Phone: 905-985-4973. Fax: 905-985-1955. Email: willowtreefarm@sympatico.ca. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. call for specific harvest dates. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: December 16, 2009)

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Home Canning Kits

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* 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!
 

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