Where in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, Canada to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

This month's notes: February 2012: Winter is upon us, but don't despair! Strawberry and citrus picking actually begins in Florida, southern Texas and southern Californiaa in December. And for the rest of us; there are many delicious jams, jellies, and marmalades that you can make for yourself or as gifts, from frozen or fresh fruit.  See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green!  See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, Canada's U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

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!

Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

Metro Ottawa area

  • Shouldice Berry Farm and Market - Strawberries, Peas, Potato's, Bean, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Wild Blueberries, Cucumbers, Apples, Squash, and Pumpkins when in season.
    3451 Richmond Road & 2901 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON. Phone: 613-838-2129. Directions: 3451 Richond Road site- Between Baseline and Bayshore 2901 Woodroffe Ave site - Between Fallowfield and Longfields. Pumpkins are available at the Richmond road location. Open: 7 days a week through the season from 8am to 8pm. 

East Ottawa

  • Avonmore Berry Farm Inc. - strawberries, raspberries, apples, vegetables
    Civic #16365 - 4th Road RR#1, Avonmore, ON, K0C-1C0. Phone: 613-346-2336. Fax: 613-346-5414. Email: pam@avonmoreberryfarm.com. Directions: Strawberries, Raspberries. Also: Pumpkins, Apples, Vegetables, Bakery, Play area. Avonmore Berry Farm, featuring 19 acres of the best tasting strawberries you'll find anywhere! Located one mile north of Avonmore, we offer more than just strawberries for your picking pleasure. Amongst our other produce, you'll find 14 acres of raspberries, 5 acres of apples and 20 acres of a wondrous variety of vegetables, like sweet corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers and more. Our Farm bakery, offers homemade pies, biscuits, muffins fresh daily. Freezer orders, jam supplies, and  ice cream. Children's play areas, haymow, sandbox, swings, picnic area, public washrooms. 
  • Beautyrock Plantation  - Strawberries, Raspberries
    Box 154 #11612 County Rd 18 , Martintown, ON, K0C-1S0. Phone: 613-528-4670. ???
  • Canaan Blueberry farm - blueberries, honey
    2351 Canaan Road, Ottawa, ON. Phone: (613) 833-2069.  Directions: at the corner of Blue Jay. From Highway 401, go south on Trafalgar Roadto Britannia Road; Turn left and go 1 km. Open daily June - Nov. We have our own bees and sell pure honey! Another excellent picking facility.
  • Cannamore Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, strawberries
    R. R. # 4 , Crysler, ON K0A 1R0. Phone: 613-448-3633. Fax: 613-448-3564. Email us at: info@cannamoreorchard.com .  Directions: From Ottawa take: a.) Hwy 417 to Embrun/Vars exit (#88). Turn south (right). At first stop sign (8 km) turn left, go to second set of traffic lights (2 km) and turn right. Down road 8 km. Follow the signs. b.) Hwy 31 south through Vernon to Morewood Road (county road 13) Turn left, travel through Morewood and 5 km outside Morewood at first bend in road turn north (left). First farm on the left. Follow the signs. 
    We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Mid-June to Mid-July - 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; Mid-August to mid-November - Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; During Spooky Wagon Ride open till 10:00 pm. Strawberries - mid-June to mid-July; Apples - mid August to mid-October; Pumpkins - mid-September to end of October; Gourds - mid-September to mid-October; Coloured corn - mid-September to mid-October. Many varieties of gourds as well as colour corn. 
    Visit our web site for different maps on how to find us from all locations in eastern Ontario. We are also home to The Spooky Wagon Ride in October starting Thanksgiving weekend. The Spooky Wagon Ride consists of the actual ride through orchard and woods as well as The Fog Maze, The Spooky Village (consisting of 6 houses), The Spooky House, the Kid's Spooky House, the Crawl Maze, many other outdoor mazes, and on site canteen, eating areas and stage entertainment. The Spooky Wagon Ride is the major fund raising event for two local high schools.
  • Ferme Dagenais - Uses natural growing practices, apples, pears, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm animals, school tours
    1155 Stevens Road, Embrun, ON k0a 1w0. Phone: 613-448-3167. Fax: 613-448-3167. Open: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Ottawa: travel east on highway 417 to Embrun, exit #88. Travel 10km south to Notre-Dame Street Turn left then right on St-Andre. Travel south approximately 7 km to Marionville Road Turn left then right on Stevens Road First entrance on left. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. (ADDED: June 29, 2010)
  • Fraisiere Duquette Strawberries - Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins
    2236 Champlain Street, Clarence Creek, ON, K0A-1N0. Phone: 613-488-3284. Email: jandgduquette@sympatico.ca. Directions: Hwy 174 east past Rockland. Turn right onto County Road 8 to Clarence Creek. Turn left at stop sign to follow County Road 8 to farm
  • Fraisiere Marier Strawberries - Strawberries
    2264 Canaan Road, Sarsfield, ON, K0A-3E0. Phone: 613-833-0108. Email: t.bourgon@3web.net. Directions: Take hwy 417 or Old Montreal Road east to hwy 174 past Orleans and 10km east of Cumberland ferry. Turn right and travel for 4km (south) on Canaan Road, on right. Also: Canaan Blueberries across the street. Kids play structure, picnic tables, groups welcome.
  • Gibson Strawberry and Produce Farm - Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers, Romano Beans, and EggPlant
    RR#1, Winchester, ON KOC 2K0. Phone: 613-774-3765. Directions: 1 km south of "Country Kitchen Dining Lounge" on county road #31. Strawberries - Pick-your-Own and picked. Also prepicked Sweet Corn and More.
  • Les Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm - apples, blueberries, grapes, pears, plums, pumpkins, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    1341 Chemin Rollin/Rollin Road, St. Pascal Baylon, ON K0A 3N0. Phone: 613-488-3077. Email: vergersvilleneuve@hotmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; We will open for the 2011 season on Saturday, July 9th. Directions: From Ottawa travel east on highway 174 past Orleans and Rockland. Turn right onto Chemin Rollin/Rollin Road (approximately 5 minutes east of the MacEwen gas station at the corner of highway 174 and Landry Road). Travel on Chemin Rollin/Rollin Road approximately 4km. Our farm will be on your left-hand side as you come up a hill. Look for a yellow farmhouse with a brick red roof set back from the road. Click here for a map and directions. Our six varieties of blueberries are typically in season throughout the months of July and August while our 16 varieties of apples run from August until the end of October; As this is our first year growing pumpkins we will all find out together when they are ready to be picked. Payment: Cash, only. Our property includes wooded walking trails and picnic areas for families to enjoy. We enjoy making special arrangements for groups which may include such things as wagon rides, bonfires and outdoor activities. Please call for more information. Click here for our Facebook page.  .  (UPDATED: July 06, 2011)  (ADDED: May 06, 2009)
  • Marier Strawberry Farm - strawberries
    2264 Canaan Road, Ottawa, ON. Phone: (613) 833-3042. Directions: about 4 km south of Highway 174/17. If you get as far as Blue Jay Drive you have gone 1000 yards too far.
  • McMaze (Cedar Fox Farm) - Easter Egg Hunt
    17049 Willy Allan Road, St. Andrews West, NA, K0C 2A0. Phone: 613-932-7630. Email us at: valstep@sympatico.ca. Open; April 10th and 11th in 2009, from noon to 4 pm. They take Interact. They have a indoor and outdoor picnic area. They have farm animals, special days, Easter egg hunts, Santa and sleigh rides. They raise corn, keep cows, goats, etc.
  • Orleans Fruit Farm - Strawberries, Pumpkins
    1399 St. Joseph blvd., Orleans, ON, K1C-7K9. Phone: 613-830-1303. Directions: From Ottawa - Take 417 east. Exit to 174 east to Orleans. Get off at exit 34 (Montreal road exit). Turn right on Montreal Road . The Strawberry field is 1km on
    the rights hand side of the road. Also: Apples, Sweet Corn, Vegetables.
  • Pickle Patch Farm - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, Other fruit or veg,
    22190 Breadalbane Road RR#2, Dalkeith, ON K0B 1E0. Phone: 613 874 2969. Email: picklepatchfarm@gmail.com. Open: We are open by appointment only; Please call to make arrangements. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Hallertau and Mount Hood hops. (ADDED: August 24, 2010)
  • Proulx Sugarbush & Berry Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins, mazes, hay rides, hay barn, petting zoo, giant slide
    1865 ch. O'Toole Road, Cumberland, ON, K4C-1N2. Phone: 613-833-2417. Email: fgproulx@allstream.net. Directions: Please see our website. Also: Sweet corn, Maple syrup, Rhubarb, Pumpkin festival - Michouis - Corn Roast.

South Ottawa

  • Apple Hill Fruit Farm - apples, pears, restrooms, picnic area
    3699 Jockvale Road, Ottawa, ON K2C3H2. Phone: 613-786-1111 (in season). Open: Everyday from Late August to Middle of November. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the Corner of Prince of Wales and Jockvale go up the hill on Jockvale Road 1/2 kilometer up and to the right hand side across the road from the golf course. Or from the corner of Greenbank and Jockvale road go up Jockvale 1 kilometer and to the left. Payment: Cash, only. Fresh apple cider is available. (ADDED: September 04, 2009) (UPDATED: September 08, 2009)
  • Dentz Orchards & Berry Farm - Apples, asparagus, beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    4766 # 16, Iroquois, ON K0E 1K0. Phone: 613-652-2397. Fax: 613-652-1476Directions: 6 km north of Iroquois And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May through September. Open: Mid June till Mid August Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm; saturday 8am - 6pm. Otherwise Monday to Saturday 8am till 6pm Open May 15 till Thanksgiving Weekend Payment: Cash, only. Potatoes.
  • Kings Creek Trees and Ornamentals - flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    427 Kings Creek Road, Rr3, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0. Phone: 613 253 4126. Fax: 613 253 4126. Email: kingscreektrees@aol.com. Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 7pm, year round. Directions: 17 kms west of the town of Richmond, Ontario, just off highway 10. See our website for map and further directions, or email us for specific directions. Pre Christmas workshops every weekend from mid November until the weekend before Christmas. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: September 07, 2010)
  • Merivale Road Gardens  - Pick your own strawberries
    2110 Merivale Road, Nepean, ON. Phone: 613 226-5378. Directions: 2 km south of Hunt Club Road. Just outside of Ottawa. 
  • Purple Cow Strawberry Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins.
    1439 Sale Barn Road, Greely, ON,. Phone: 613-821-1345. Fax: 613-232-4013. Directions: Bank street south to Parkway Road East on Parkway. Corner of Parkway & Sale Barn Road.

West Ottawa

  • 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.

Quebec / Gatineau area

  • Potager eardley - strawberries. blueberries, raspberries, squash and pumpkins
    398 ch. Eardley, Gatineau, NA J9J 2Y9. Phone: (819)684-0273. Email: dlnb@videotron.ca. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 11, 2011)

Other areas (be sure to also see the greater Toronto area page)

  • Acorn Creek Garden Farm - asparagus, eggplant (aubergine), beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, currants (red and black), gooseberries, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides
    928 Oak Creek Road, Carp, ON K0A 1L0. Phone: 613-836-2613. Email us at: terauds@magma.ca. Directions: See the Directions & Map. Take Highway #417 to the Carp Road (Exit 144), go north about 1 km. to Richardson Side Road, go right for about 1 km. to Oak Creek Road and go left about 2 km. to Acorn Creek Garden Farm at 928 Oak Creek Road Or follow the signs with the yellow oval at the top to Acorn Creek. We are open May, June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Open Every Day 8:00am to 8:00pm Except between November 1 and May 1 we may not always be here Payment: Cash, only. We take debit (Interact) cards. Orders for prepicked produce can be placed by phone. MelonFest and Pepper Pow. Wow! festival is held every Labour Day Sunday and Monday from 10:00 to 4:00 featuring 120 varieties of melons and over 100 peppers. The Farm Market also features Naturally Cindy's jams, other fresh produce and much, much more.  See our website for details!
  • Baskin's Berries - raspberries
    3247 Torwood Dr. RR#1, Dunrobin, ON, K0A-1T0. Phone: 613-832-1363. Email: basheldon@sympatico.ca Directions: From Ottawa, west on hwy 417 to Kanata. Exit March Road, north to Dunrobin Road. Through Dunrobin to Vane's Side Road Right to second intersection. Torwood Drive, right, first farm on right, small grains, hay, pasture.
  • Boudens Gardens - Strawberries, Raspberries
    495 Drive In Road, Pembroke, ON, K8A-6W4. Phone: 613-735-0940. Directions: From hwy 17 exit, drive 2.1km. Turn right at Townline and go 0.4 km. Turn right at McKay Street and go 1.5km to 495 Drive In Road Sign at gate. Also: Peaches, Pears, Peas.  Open: Monday to Friday 8am - 9pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm, Closed Sundays.
  • Cedar Hill - Raspberries, strawberries, wild blueberries, Christmas Trees, and sweet corn
    RR1, Pakenham, Ontario. Phone: (613) 256-3029. We suggest you call before coming to check on daily picking conditions. Fresh-picked raspberries will be available soon. Our yummy sweet corn is available at our stand in Almonte at Francis Fuels, Arnprior at Wes' Chips and at our farm. Homemade jam and gift certificates are available and make great gifts for birthdays, wedding showers, etc.  Click here for a map.
  • McGregor's Produce - beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand
    351 Lochwinnich Road, Braeside, ON K0A 1G0. Phone: 613-432-9726. Directions: In Renfrew County. From Renfrew or Pembroke-take highway 17 East to Lochwinnoch Rd #6, turn left and follow our signs for 12 kms. From Arnprior or Ottawa take county Rd #1-- Madawaska Blvd West which turn into (River road), out of Arnprior through Braeside and follow our signs for 12 kms. Take a beautiful drive in the Ottawa Valley and come visit us at the farm, we be glad to meet you! . We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm and Friday to Sunday 8am to 5pm. Phone our berry/produce hotline to get updates on picking conditions and produce in season. Strawberries- mid June to mid July, SweetCorn mid July to late September, Yellow and Green beans in mid July to September and Other veggies Mid July to late September. Fall decorations and pumpkin patch in Mid September and October Payment: Cash, only. We offer school tours for grades Jk/Sk to Grade 3 during the fall. Classes learn about the farm and the lifecycle of a pumpkin. We also have lots of fall decorations and strawbales for sale at this time of year, so come down for a visit.
  • Ovens Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Saskatoon Berries
    4205 Nixon Drive, Osgoode, ON, K0A-2W0. Phone: 613-826-2147. Email: maureenovens@myexcel.ca. Directions: 5 km south of Osgoode at 4205 Nixon Drive.

Eastern Ontario (south, east / se of Ottawa)

Brockville area

  • New Noah's Farm - No pesticides are used, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, herbs/spices, onions, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals
    5230 Pettem Road, Lyn, ON K0E 1M0. Phone: 613-3428757. Email: antlerwings@ymail.com. Open: Seasonal - please call, inquire in advance. Directions: From Brockville, ON, or 401, go 2.4 km north on Stewart Bld -turn left (west) on CR27/Centenial road. Go about 5.8 km to Lyn; turn right (north) on route 46. Go 2.5km to T-junction - turn right, continue 1.6km. Turn right onto Pettem road - go to end = number 5230. From Athens, ON, go 8.7km east on route 42; turn right (south) on route 29. Go for 3.3 km, turn right (south) on route 46. Go for 3.8km and turn left on Pettem road - go to end = number 5230. See Google map 435461.93 m E, 4939965.45 m N. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. We speak English, French (petit peu), Serbian, Afrikaans. (ADDED: November 08, 2011)

Cornwall area

  • Wightman's market garden - strawberries, restrooms
    20 417 Duncan street, Lancaster, ON K0C1N0. Phone: 613-347-9954. Email: duncanwightman@sympatico.ca. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, August. Open: Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 7 pm to 5 pm,  from June 18 to September. We also have pumpkins in October.  Payment: Cash, only. We also have pre-picked raspberry, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, sweet corn, beans, beets, cuccumber.

Perth area

  • Geobern Farm - the James' - pumpkins, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    R.R.#2 2634 Rosetta Road, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0. Phone: 613-256-1585. Fax: 613-256-1585. Email: geobern@comnet.ca. Directions: From Ottawa head West on 417 Exit at the Almonte exit Hwy 49 Drive into the town of Almonte, and continue straight on Wolf Grove Road (Cty Road 16). Drive for 16km and turn left onto Rosetta Road - the farm is 1km on that Road (From Almonte you can follow the signs) And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Saturday & Sunday 10-4 School tours during the week as scheduled the farm opens in the middle of September and is open until Halloween, including Thanksgiving Monday Payment: Cash, only. Free admission.

For more information about fun things to do in Ottawa, see Inside Guide To Ottawa.


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

  • Marché Lafrance Market- tomatoes, other vegetables and produce
    1942 Route 500 West, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0. Phone: 613-223-4424. Directions: From highway 417, exit 79, go south. At 4 corners, turn left onto Route 500, towards Casselman. Drive 2 km to farm. Located in Orleans County. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 1 pm to 6:30 pm; Closed Mondays and stormy days. Payment: Cash, only. All fruits, vegetable and meats are sold at the farm gate so you can see where everything come! Produce pre-picked from our own farm daily including: 4 types of corn, 3 types of potatoes, 6 types of tomatoes, 4 types of peppers, 2 types of yellow beans, 2 types of carrots, 2 types of beets, 3 types of cucumbers, 2 types of squash, 2 types of pumpkins, parsnips, onions, zucchini. Some produce may not be in season at the moment. We also sell all-natural beef (ADDED: August 03, 2008) (UPDATED: July 06, 2009)Note: formerly called "Beef & Vegetable Wagon"

Brockville

  • New Noah's Farm - No pesticides are used, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals
    5230 Pettem Road, Lyn, ON K0E 1M0. Phone: 613-3428757. Email: antlerwings@ymail.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: From Brockville, ON, or 401, go 2.4 km north on Stewart Bld -turn left (west) on CR27/Centenial road. Go about 5.8 km to Lyn; turn right (north) on route 46. Go 2.5km to T-junction - turn right, continue 1.6km. Turn right onto Pettem road - go to end = number 5230. From Athens, ON, go 8.7km east on route 42; turn right (south) on route 29. Go for 3.3 km, turn right (south) on route 46. Go for 3.8km and turn left on Pettem road - go to end = number 5230. See Google map 435461.93 m E, 4939965.45 m N. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. We speak English, French (petit peu), Serbian, Afrikaans. (ADDED: November 08, 2011)

Quebec-Gatineau Area

  • Potager Eardley- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables,
    398 ch. Eardley, Gatineau, NA J9J 2Y9. Phone: (819)684-0273. Email: dlnb@videotron.ca. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 11, 2011)

Renfrew

  • Renfrew Farmers' Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
    Railway Street, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8. Phone: 613-433-8255. Open: Saturdays from 7:00 to noon, rain or shine. Directions: Very easy to find. The market is located between the library and Town Hall in downtown Renfrew. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We are also happy to have local pork and lamb producers at out market every week. We also have local honey and garden plants. (ADDED: June 15, 2011)

Richmond / North Gower / Barrhaven / Stonebridge)

  • Apple Hill Fruit Farm - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Covered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, restrooms, picnic area
    3699 Jockvale Road, Ottawa, ON K2C3H2. Phone: 613-786-1111 (in season). Open: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the Corner of Prince of Wales and Jockvale go up the hill on Jockvale Road 1/2 kilometer up and to the right hand side across the road from the golf course. Or from the corner of Greenbank and Jockvale road go up Jockvale 1 kilometer and to the left. Payment: Cash, only. Fresh apple cider is available.  (ADDED: September 04, 2009) (UPDATED: September 08, 2009)

 Ottawa South

  • Foster Family Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, Covered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs/spices, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    2132 Lockhead Road, North Gower, ON K0A 2T0Email: Info@fosterfamilyfarm.ca. Open: 10:00am to 6:00pm to Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm to Saturday Closed - Sunday. Directions: Please visit our website for our market/roadside locations. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Middle June to early July; Sweet Corn and vegetables: Middle of July to early September; Pumpkins: October 1st to October 31. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: November 06, 2009)
  • Kings Creek Trees and Ornamentals - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Crafts, artistic products, etc, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    427 Kings Creek Road, Rr3, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0. Phone: 613 253 4126. Fax: 613 253 4126. Email: kingscreektrees@aol.com. Open: At the Ottawa Farmers Market, Lansdowne Park, on Sundays 8am to 3pm. Directions: 17 kms west of the town of Richmond, Ontario, just off highway 10. See our website for map and further directions, or email us for specific directions. Pre Christmas workshops every weekend from mid November until the weekend before Christmas. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. Offering our full range of plant material, Christmas season products, planters and window boxes at the Ottawa Farmers Market, Lansdowne Park. (ADDED: September 07, 2010)

Eastern Ontario

  • Pickle Patch Farm - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, Other fruit or veg, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed)
    22190 Breadalbane Road RR#2, Dalkeith, ON K0B 1E0. Phone: 613 874 2969. Email: picklepatchfarm@gmail.com. Open: We are open by appointment only; Please call to make arrangements. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Hallertau and Mount Hood hops. Hallertau and Mount Hood Hops. (ADDED: August 24, 2010)

Local Honey Sources:

Richmond / North Gower / Barrhaven / Stonebridge

  • Apple Hill Fruit Farm - Honey (retail), Honey (wholesale), Certified Organic Honey, Crystallized honey, Pasteurized honey, Whipped honey, Other honey products, restrooms, picnic area
    3699 Jockvale Road, Ottawa, ON K2C3H2. Phone: 613-786-1111 (in season). Open: Everyday from Late August to Middle of November. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the Corner of Prince of Wales and Jockvale go up the hill on Jockvale Road 1/2 kilometer up and to the right hand side across the road from the golf course. Or from the corner of Greenbank and Jockvale road go up Jockvale 1 kilometer and to the left. Payment: Cash, only. hypoallergenic honey. Fresh apple cider is available. (ADDED: September 04, 2009) (UPDATED: September 08, 2009)

East Ottawa

  • Ferme Dagenais - Uses natural growing practices, Comb honey, Crystallized honey, Raw honeys, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm animals, school tours
    1155 Stevens Road, Embrun, ON k0a 1w0. Phone: 613-448-3167. Fax: 613-448-3167. Open: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Ottawa: travel east on highway 417 to Embrun, exit #88. Travel 10km south to Notre-Dame Street Turn left then right on St-Andre. Travel south approximately 7 km to Marionville Road Turn left then right on Stevens Road First entrance on left. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. (ADDED: June 29, 2010)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

East Ottawa

  • Ferme Dagenais - Uses natural growing practices, Chicken (free range), Turkey, Duck, Beef, Pork, Lamb, USDA Natural, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% Grass fed (includes finishing), 100% grass and/or grain fed, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, sausage, Bacon (pork), Smoked meats, Eggs (organic, free range, vegetarian fed), Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm animals, school tours
    1155 Stevens Road, Embrun, ON k0a 1w0. Phone: 613-448-3167. Fax: 613-448-3167. Open: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Ottawa: travel east on highway 417 to Embrun, exit #88. Travel 10km south to Notre-Dame Street Turn left then right on St-Andre. Travel south approximately 7 km to Marionville Road Turn left then right on Stevens Road First entrance on left. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. (ADDED: June 29, 2010)
  • Pickle Patch Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Chicken (free range), Pork, Lamb, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% mixture of corn, grain, soybeans and/or other natural supplemental feeds, sausage, Bacon (pork), Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed)
    22190 Breadalbane Road RR#2, Dalkeith, ON K0B 1E0. Phone: 613 874 2969. Email: picklepatchfarm@gmail.com. Open: We are open by appointment only; Please call to make arrangements. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Hallertau and Mount Hood hops. (ADDED: August 24, 2010)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Ottawa

  • Smithvale Stables - Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business outings, Corporate events, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, Catering available, Tables and chairs are Provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Servers Must Be Licensed for alcohol, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, horses, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, pony rides, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    3664 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2K 2Y8. Phone: 613-828-2499. Email: email@smithvalestables.ca. Open: Public Pony Rides summer hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm; February until Easter, Sundays only 9 am to 2 pm, all you can eat Buffet Breakfast with hay/sleigh rides available; Easter Weekend Special Easter Egg Hunt for children, all you can eat buffet breakfast and hay/sleigh rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Directions: 2 kilometers west of Moodie Drive in Ottawa's west end, minutes from the 417 on 270 acres of property. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Pony Rides available for children during summer months. (ADDED: July 27, 2010)

South of Ottawa

  • Kings Creek Trees and Ornamentals - Lighting, Cooking Facilities, Birthday parties, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Linens and table silverware are provided, BYO alcohol, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, CD Player, Computer, Computer Projector, Copy Machine, Fax, Internet (Ethernet), Internet (Wireless), Phone available, TV available, DVD Player, Projection Screen provided, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Pets welcome, Smoking allowed in designated areas, meeting room available, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    427 Kings Creek Road, Rr3, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0. Phone: 613 253 4126. Fax: 613 253 4126. Email: kingscreektrees@aol.com. Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 7pm, year round. Directions: 17 kms west of the town of Richmond, Ontario, just off highway 10. See our website for map and further directions, or email us for specific directions. Pre Christmas workshops every weekend from mid November until the weekend before Christmas;. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. Christmas trees, fresh wreaths, natural ornaments, planters/urn inserts, evergreen centrepieces, workshops for Christmas wreaths, hanging baskets, live and Christmas planters, fall wreaths, dried arrangements. Winter classes on landscape design and other horticultural areas. Perennials, ornamental grasses, annuals, exotic thistles, perennial ground covers, other plant material. Home made rustic cedar window boxes and planters. Also vending at the Ottawa farmers market, Lansdowne Park. (ADDED: September 07, 2010)

Farm Bed And Breakfasts

Brockville,Eastern Ontario

  • New Noah's Farm - 3 total rooms, Price range from $70 to $100, Large beds, Large rooms, Wireless internet available (no fee), Fresh farm breakfasts, Lunches offered, Farm dinners, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, washer and dryer available, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, snowmobiling nearby, golf nearby, Free farm tours for overnight guests, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No smoking allowed, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible, Help feed the animals, Organic farming, Sustainable farming, goats, chickens, pigs, other animals, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals
    5230 Pettem Road, Lyn, ON K0E 1M0. Phone: 613-3428757. Email: antlerwings@ymail.com. Directions: From Brockville, ON, or 401, go 2.4 km north on Stewart Bld -turn left (west) on CR27/Centenial road. Go about 5.8 km to Lyn; turn right (north) on route 46. Go 2.5km to T-junction - turn right, continue 1.6km. Turn right onto Pettem road - go to end = number 5230. From Athens, ON, go 8.7km east on route 42; turn right (south) on route 29. Go for 3.3 km, turn right (south) on route 46. Go for 3.8km and turn left on Pettem road - go to end = number 5230. See Google map 435461.93 m E, 4939965.45 m N. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We speak English, French (petit peu), Serbian, Afrikaans. other animals: donkeys, emus, rabbits, guinea fowl, ringneck pheasants, ducks, geese other vegetables - greenhouse and in-season: kale, okra, beetroot, cauliflower, lettuce, spinach, cabbage large beaver pond and more than 100 acres of woods. (ADDED: November 08, 2011)

Horse Rides and More:

Ottawa

  • Smithvale Stables - Fresh farm breakfasts, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, children welcome, meeting room available, horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), pony rides, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    3664 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2K 2Y8. Phone: 613-828-2499. Email: email@smithvalestables.ca. Open: Public Pony Rides summer hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm; February until Easter, Sundays only 9 am to 2 pm, all you can eat Buffet Breakfast with hay/sleigh rides available; Easter Weekend Special Easter Egg Hunt for children, all you can eat buffet breakfast and hay/sleigh rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Directions: 2 kilometers west of Moodie Drive in Ottawa's west end, minutes from the 417 on 270 acres of property. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Pony Rides for children Saturdays and Sundays during summer months. (ADDED: July 27, 2010)

Ottawa South

  • Hollybrooke Farms - horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), events at your location (call for info)
    5280 Ramsayville Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 3N4. Phone: 613-822-0172. Fax: 613-822-4764. Open: Seven days a week. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Sleigh rides on the premises. Sleigh rides, trolley rides and carriage weddings or rides all available off premise. Cabin available for social gatherings and parties. (ADDED: December 19, 2011)

 

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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 & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also s simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if your want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
 

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