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!
Be sure to also check the Ontario page, in case I miscategorized the location of a farm!
East/North Toronto Area
Algoma Orchards -
NO LONGER ALLOWS PYO! - A visitor writes on September 26, 2008: "Thanks for
a great site. It\'s nice to have resource for PYO farms. Sadly Algoma Orchards
has stopped their PYO ops. You'll want to update your list for them. Keep
up the great work :)" 4425 Thickson Road N., Whitby, ON, L1R-2X2. Phone: 905-987-4563. Email
algoma@idirect.ca. Directions: Two locations: First location: 1.5 km W of Hwy 115 on 3rd concession of Clarke Northside. Second location: 7km North of 401 on Thickson Road, north of Taunton Road, on east side. Every autumn, Algoma's trees are laden with a vast
array of choice apples: McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Empire, Idared, Spartan, Crispin and more.
Barry's Best Berries - blueberries & strawberries
14400 Regional Rd 39, Mount Albert, Zephyr. Phone: 905-640-1345. Open: CALL
BEFORE YOU GO!!! Two locations: Location 1: (blueberries & strawberries) 2 km north of Zephyr on Durham 39, Location 2: (strawberries only) 1.5 km north of Stouffville on the Ninth Line north.
Brooks Farms - Apples, blackberries, gooseberries, peas,
pumpkins, raspberries, saskatoons, summer squash, winter squash,
strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and
refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0. Phone: 905-473-3920. Fax:
905-473-6192. Email:
info@brooksfarms.com. Directions: Directions: North on highway 404 to
Newmarket. Exit on Vivian Road and go east to highway 48. Go north to Mount
Albert Road, then east past Mount Albert 3 km to 122/141 Ashworth Rd.
Click here for a map and directions. Open:
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in May,
October. Open: Check website for hours. Strawberries June-July Raspberries
July - Oct. Payment: Cash, only. Check website for updates. Asparagus,
Rhubarb, Strawberries - Spring. Raspberries, Summer Open June - October.
October "Fall Fun Festival" Train Rides, Bouncing Ponies, Alien Mystery
Show, Pig Races, Pumpkin Cannons, Pick your own Pumpkins. Great Family Fun.
(UPDATED: October 03, 2008)
Forsythe Family Farms - Strawberries
10537 Kennedy Road, Unionville, ON, L6C-1N8. Phone: 905-887-1087.
Directions: 1 km north of Major Mackenzie Dr. - East of #404. Second location 1025 Cragg Road Greenbank (Phone: 905-985-6749). Also: Playground, Animal Corral, Free Wagon Rides, Pony rides, Pumpkin festival. See website for more!
Mike’s Pick Your Own Vegetables - Vegetables
East Toronto. Phone: 905-640-7853. Farm is on Kennedy Road, 2 km north of Finch Ave. on the east side, Scarborough.
Open: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7:30 pm; Saturday, & Sun. 8 am to 6 pm.
Organics Family Farm -
ORGANIC, Apples, raspberries, strawberries, Other
fruit or veg, and prepicked produce 7550 19th Avenue, Markham , ON L6B 1A8. Phone: 905-640-5206. Fax: 905 642
6247. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October. Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday
8am to 5pm. Opening times are weather dependant and crop permitting; Please
call ahead or check our web page for crop updates and hours. We are
certified organic for all crops! We are a new small family farm that offers
pick your own & ready picked small fruits and vegetables. In 2008 we will
offer wood-fired fruit pies and baked goods and will also be opening a
market. Please visit our web site for complete product details &
availability, or call the farm hotline. 2008 prices: $3.00 / quart
Pingles Farm - pick-your-own apples, raspberries, pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and prepicked produce
1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton, ON, L0B 1J0. Phone: 905-725-6089. Special events for Easter (egg hunt) mothers day, and Halloween... Take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin. Make a scarecrow, feed the animals, make your way through the huge corn maze, or experience the haunted corn maze!
Reesor Farm Market -
Strawberries, pumpkins
Phone: 905-640-4568, Markham, ON. Take Hwy 404 or Markham Rd to Major Mackenzie Dr. Go east on Major Mackenzie Dr until you come to Ninth Line (11 kms from 404). Watch for signs. Turn left onto Ninth Line for 2 kms. Reesor Farm Market is on right hand side. Call our PYO line for picking times and conditions.
Siloam Orchards -
apples
Located in Ontario offering pick your own apples , fruit trees , maple syrup, web site has lots of pertinent information, including good links for growing your own fruit. 7300 - 3rd. Concession, R.R. #1, Uxbridge, Ontario Canada, L9P 1R1.
Phone: 905-852-9418, Fax: 905-852-3182, email:
mail@siloamorchards.com.
Spring View Farms - strawberries and raspberries
Phone: 905-852-2795. Come to our small quiet berry patch for chemical free strawberries and raspberries. We welcome you and your family to our farm located in the rolling hills of Uxbridge. Directions: Located 10 km north of Uxbridge at 11680 Durham
Road 1 in hamlet of Leaskdale. From Toronto take Markham Rd (Hwy 48) to Davis Dr. Turn right and go east 15 km to traffic light. Turn left on Durham Rd 1 (Main St. N) and go 7.5 km to farm on left just inside hamlet. Phone for times and conditions.
Talisman Farm - Raspberry
Uxbridge. Phone: 905-649-2101. Email:
jfielden@interhop.net . Farm is 2 km east of Highway 47 on Durham
Road 21 (road from Goodwood to Port Perry) or 0.25 km west of Coppins Corner (Brock
Road and Durham Road 21). Open: daily. Call for picking conditions.
Whittamore's Farm - beans, cucumbers, currants (red and black),
gooseberries, melons, other berries, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries,
strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties,
school tours, events at your location (call for info) 8100 Steeles Ave. East, Markham, ON L6B 1A8. Phone: 905-294-3275. Fax:
905-294-8232. Email:
office@whittamoresfarm.com. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Open:
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June,
July, August, September, October. Open: Farm Market - Monday to Friday 9 am
to 7 pm Weekends 9 am to 5 pm Pick Your Own - Summer - Monday to Friday 8 am
to 8 pm Weekends - 7 am to 4 pm Pick Your Own Falltime - Wednesday to Sunday
9 am to 5 pm. Strawberries: Mid June to Mid July, Mid August to Frost
Raspberries: Early July to Early August, Late August to Frost. Payment:
Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkinland for Family Fun. Pumpkin Cannon Show,
Singing Chicken Show, Haunted Forest, Mazes, Turbo Slide, Barn Bouncer and
so much more. (UPDATED: September 12, 2008)
Alferri and Sons
- Pick your own strawberries or apples. UPDATE from a visitor, June 24, 2008:
"CLOSED for U-Pick this year....hope to open next year (2009) "
The strawberries are available for about four weeks every year. Wander through the Corn Maze, and visit the Apple Cider Store.
(UPDATED: June 24, 2008)
Albion Orchards - Apples, X-mas Trees
PYO Apples, Country Market (Pies, Jams, Gifts. X-Mas Gifts, X-mas Trees)
Open: Mid August to December Daily
Allison's Sweet Corn - Sweet corn, apples, pumpkins
Georgetown, ON. Phone: 905-873-8283. Email: allisongb@aztec-net.com . 10636 8th Line, 2 km south of Georgetown.
Open: July 1 - October 31, 11 am to 6 pm.
Andrews Scenic Acres - Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pumpkins, Haunted Forest, Animal Corral, Playground
#9365 - 10 Sideroad, Milton, ON, L9T-2X9. Phone: 905-878-5807. Email: farm@andrewsscenicacres.com. Directions: Take hwy 401 to Trafalgar north (exit#328). Drive north ~ 7km to Sideroad #10 (Ashgrove). Drive west to the farm. Or North of 401 on Reg rd#25. Drive east on road #10. Also: Black currants, Red Currants, Gooseberries, Sweet corn,
Our home farm is dedicated 100% to. crops starting the first weekend in May with tulips, rhubarb and asparagus. Strawberries start ripening in June, followed by raspberries, cherries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, elderberries, gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins. A diverse selection of cut your own flowers for bouquets include: sunflowers, celosia, gladioli, dahlias, roses, lilies, peonies and iris.
Andrews Scenic Acres/Scotch Block Winery - asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, elderberries, gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins. Also cut your own flowers for bouquets include: sunflowers, celosia, gladioli, dahlias, roses, lilies, peonies and iris
R.R. 5, 9365 10th Sideroad, Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 2X9. Phone (905) 878-5807 Fax (905) 878-4997 Milton, ON. Our family operated farm was established in 1980. We now proudly grow 175 acres of luscious fruit and vegetables. Our home farm is dedicated 100% to pick your own crops starting the first weekend in May with tulips, rhubarb and asparagus. Strawberries start ripening in June, followed by raspberries, cherries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, elderberries, gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins.
A diverse selection of cut your own flowers for bouquets include: sunflowers, celosia, gladioli, dahlias, roses, lilies, peonies and iris. Take Hwy 401 to Trafalgar North (exit 328). Drive north approx. 7 km to Siderd #10 (Ashgrove). Drive west to the farm. OR north of 401 on Highway 25. Drive east on Road #10.
Open: Nov 1 - Apr 30: Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 5 pm; May 1 - August 31: 8 am to 6 pm; September 1 - October 31: 9 am to 6 pm.
Bailey’s Farm Produce - strawberries, raspberries
Inglewood, ON. Phone: 905-838-3204. From Hwy 401 exit at Hwy 10 north (appox. 24 km) to Victoria. Turn right (east) and go 1.5 km. Mkt open daily Apr - Oct; spring & fall 9 am to 7 pm; summer 8 am to 8 pm. We have several varieties that are ready starting approximately June 15, for strawberries, and July 15, for raspberries. But please don't forget, we can't control the weather, so always call or check their website for updates.
Big Apple Farm - apples, strawberries, pumpkins and Raspberries
Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-455-8414. From Highway 401, north on Mississauga
Road to Steeles Ave. Turn west to Heritage Road and turn north. Follow signs.
Apples: daily 9 am to 5 pm; Strawberries: Only open until Noon every day.
(UPDATED: June 24, 2008)
Birkbank Farms - Strawberries, Raspberries
6113 Welligton Road 24, RR#3 Orton, ON, L0N-1N0. Phone: 519-855-6519. Email:. www.birkbankfarm.ca. Directions: Trafalgar Road north to Hillsburgh. Just 2km north.
Carl Laidlaw Orchards - Apples, Raspberries, Pears, wagon rides, Christmas trees
Heritage Road, Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-456-2095. Directions: take Mississauga Road north from 401 or 407. turn west, left on Steeles Avenue then north, right on Heritage Road. we are on the west side. Our 100 acre farm is on the credit river and is still family owned and run. We offer children's birthday parties. Our raspberry season is mid July until mid August. we open every morning at 8:00 and
close when we are picked out. Open: every day from Labour Day weekend until November, 9:00 to 5:00 for our apples, pears, corn, squash and pumpkins. we have over 30 varieties of apples- something for every recipe. We invite you to make an apple pie with us in the barn! We have a weekend applewood fire pit for corn on the cob and roasted hot dogs, a hay barn, animals, wagon rides and vintage tractors to enjoy. Honey, cider, and apple products are available in the barn.
Payment: cash, only. Apple varieties: Wealthy, Spartan, Ida, Red Delicious, Mutzu, McIntosh, McGowan, Empire, Golden, Cortland. Take a wagon ride to the orchard and you pick from the trees. Lots of parking, restrooms and easy to find from the 401W, as well as Hwy 7 through Brampton. A visitor writes: "I think it's a great place for grownups to act like kids again, picking and eating the best apples around in
Southern Ontario, as far as I'm concerned after 20 years of picking there!!! Good prices too!"
Charles Greig Farm - raspberries UPDATE July 22, 2007: CLOSED - they retired. Georgetown, ON. Phone: 905-877-7484. From Highway 401, take Trafalgar
Road north to Reg. Road 15 and go west on 15th for 2 km. Farm is third lane past railway tracks on north side.
Open: mid June - mid Aug,
Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday - Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.
Chudleigh's Apple Farm - apples, pumpkins
9528 Highway 25, Milton, ON. Phone: 905-878-2725. Farm is located at 9528 Highway 25, 3 km north of Highway 401.
Open: July - Oct. daily 10 am to 5 pm; Nov.- Dec. (Friday, Saturday, & Sun.) 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Jan - Apr. Located in Milton, Ontario, Canada, about 30 minutes west of Toronto. Every year, in late summer and fall, families come to pick their own apples, and enjoy the farm-themed entertainment area.
Colabrese Orchards - apples
Georgetown, ON. Phone: 905-877-0566. From Highway 401, take Trafalgar Road N. (Halton Hills exit) and go north 8 km to the second school, Stewarttown Senior Public School. Turn left on Reg.
Road 15, go 1.5 km to third orchard past railway tracks on left. Open: daily 8 am to dusk.
Craven’s Fruit Farm - apples
Caledon East, ON. Phone: 905-584-2964. Located on Horseshoehill Road (extension of Dixie Rd.), 18 km north of Highway 7, 1 km north of Olde Base Line
Road (Peel Road 12). Open: daily 9 am to 8 pm.
Country Apple Store
-UPDATE June 26, 2008: - PYO is no longer allowed!
apples and strawberries - 8605 Heritage Road, Phone: 905-455-8202. Open: 9am to 5pm everyday. Wednesday is seniors day, 10% off everything.
Click here for a map.
Dixie Orhcards - Apples
14309 Dixie Road (1 km north of King Road), Caledon, ON L7C 2M8. Phone:
(905)838-5888. Email:
Click here for their contact form. Directions: Highway 410 north to Mayfield
road. Turn right on Mayfield Road and then left on Dixie Road. Take Dixie Road
north for 5 minutes to the farm. We are on the right side just past King Road.
And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily
10am - 6pm Payment: Cash, Check. Farm Market
Domal Orchards - Apples, Honey, Squash, Potatoes, Beans, Peppers
Missisauga Road, Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-457-9040 or 905-457-6998.
Downey's Farm Market - u-pick and ready-pick strawberries and raspberries in season
Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-838-2990. From Highway 401, take Highway 410 north which becomes Heart Lake Road. Farm is at 13682 Heart Lake Road, north of Brampton.
Open: Apr 15 - December 24, 10 am to 6 pm; Winery on Saturday & Sun, Jan 1 - Apr 15.
Fairview Farm - - UPDATE June 26, 2008: - PYO is no longer
allowed!
Strawberries, Raspberries, Bedding Plants, Geraniums and Poinsettias
8439 Creditview Road. Phone: 905-451-6295. Email:
mnmanley@rogers.com
Fred's Fruit Market - Strawberries, Fall Strawberries, Raspberries
4303 hwy 115, Orono, ON, L0B-1M0. Phone: 905-983-5628. Directions: 401 east from Toronto to Hwy 115. 16km north on the east side of hwy 115. Also: Apples, Peas, Sweet Corn.
Green Acres Farm - Apples
Heritage Road, Norval, ON. Phone: 905-459-4458. From Highway 401, go north on Mississauga
Road to Steeles Ave. Turn west to Heritage Road. Drive north to 9266 Heritage Road.
Open: daily 9 am to 5 pm. (I wonder if they have homemade hotscakes, too? :)
Harry Chong's Farm - UPDATE: Retired and closed the farm
Hutchinson Farm - strawberries, raspberries
Burlington, ON. Phone: 905-335-2515. Farm is at 6202 Walkers Line, 8 km north of Highway 5, 2 km south of Derry Road.
Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm; Weekends 8 am to 5 pm.
Hutton Orchards - Apples
8774 Creditview Road. Phone: 905-455-8550
Kingshott Gardens - Strawberries
UPDATE from a visitor, June 24, 2008: "Both locations are closed"
Heritage Rd and Mississauga Road, Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-455-8664. Two locations: Location 1: Strawberries only. At 8400 Mississauga Road, 1.5 km north of Steeles Ave. on west side. Location 2: Strawberries, From Highway 401, go north on Mississauga Road; turn left on Steeles Ave. Take first right onto Heritage
Road for 1.5 km. Open: 8 am to 7 pm.
Mayfield Orchards - apples
Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-846-0506. Email: ken.speirs@mayfieldfarmsltd.com From Hwy 401, take Dixie Rd north 19 km to Mayfield Road; turn right and go 1 km to #4810 Mayfield Road.
Open: year round 10 am to 5 pm.
Merrybrook Farm - pumpkins
Milton, ON. Phone: 905-878-6237. From Highway 401, go north on James Snow Pkwy. to Steeles Ave. Go left on Steeles to the 4th Line. Go north to #5 Sideroad. Farm is on northwest corner of 4th Line and #5 Sideroad.
Open: daily 9 am to 9 pm.
Nauman's Farm & Country Market - pumpkins, raspberries, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
3250 Hessen Strasse R.R.#1, St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0. Phone: 519-699-5524. Fax: 519-699-4601. Email us at: hnauman@sgci.com. Directions: from Weber & Benjamin Road turn onto Benjamin
Road head west on Benjamin Rd to end of Benjamin Rd.(approx.6 KM from Weber St.Atend of Benjamin Road; turn
right onto Kressler Road travell approx 50 feet on Kressler turn left onto Hessen Strasse go west on Hessen Strasse about 1KM to
#3250 Hessen Strasse turn left into laneway BIG blue sign at end of Lane that says NAUMAN'S FARM . We are open July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday & Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM raspberries open 1st week July till end of Aug. Corn Maze opens 1st weekend of August (Civic Holiday Weekend) till end of October Pumpkins from mid
September till Oct.31
Farm Market opened from 1st week of July to Oct.31 Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Farm Market has locally grown produce,
preserves and baked goods from our Mennonite neighbours. also flowers and plants and gifts.
Orchalaw Farms - Apples, pumpkins, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, and prepicked produce, restrooms, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, petting zoo 9726 Heritage
Road; R. R. # 2, Norval, ON L0P 1. Phone: 905 456 1879. Email us at:
upick@orchalawfarms.com. Directions: From the 401 and the 407 head north on Mississauga
Road to Bovaird, turn left go to Heritage Road, turn left. We are the first farm on the left hand side. We are open September, October. Our hours are: Everyday 9 am. to 5 pm. September and October We are open everyday from 9 am. to 5 pm. in September and October.
Payment: Cash, only. School Tours, Group Tours available. We have 14 varieties of apples and our fresh corn and squash is doing very well. We expect to have numerous pumpkins, squash and gourds for Thanksgiving and Hallowe'en decorating.
The Pumpkin Patch Alton, ON. Phone: 519-940-9475. Take Hwy 10 north from Brampton or south from Orangeville to Hwy 24 west to Shaws Creek
Road North 3 km to the first intersection. Signs and parking are on the north-east corner.
Open: August & October weekends, 10 am to dusk.
Quint Ferri North Farm - Apples Heritage Road, ON. Phone: 905-456-1968. Please phone for conditions.
(UPDATED: June 24, 2008)
Rae’s Farm - apples strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
Hornby, ON. Phone: 905-878-7708. From Highway 401, go south on Trafalgar
Road to Britannia Road; turn left and go 1 km. Open: daily June - Nov; Strawberries Monday to
Friday 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday, & Sun. 8 am to 4 pm; Raspberries 8 am to 1 pm; Apples daily 9 am to 5 pm.
- UPDATE from a visitor, June 26, 2008: "Limited Supply of U Pick
Strawberries this year (2008). Only open 2 mornings this week. Closed today,
Thursday and Friday. Only open this week on Saturday morning 8:00am - Noon."
Riviere Fruit Farm - apples, pears, plums
Mississauga, ON. Note: As of 2004-10-23 They appear to be closed!
Round the Bend Farm - corn, pumpkins
Kettleby, ON. Phone: 905-727-0023. Highway #400 to Aurora Road (Exit 52). East to Jane Street. South to Round The Bend Farm on the left side.
Open: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. (Spring Hours).
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,
decorator items, pies, preserves and specialty food. Visit our 19th century gift and home deco 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) "
Stonehaven Farm Market and Pick Your Own - raspberries (Spring, red),
strawberries,
7388 Guelph Line R.R.#3, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0. Phone: 905-875-1870. Fax:
905-875-3900. Email:
market@stonehavenfarms.com. Directions: From the 401: Take exit #312 Guelph
Line South for 6 km. The farm is on the right side between Steeles Avenue and
Derry Road. From the QEW: Take exit #102 Guelph Line North for 17 km. The farm
is on the left side between Derry Road and Steeles Avenue. From Milton: Take
Derry Road West to the Guelph Line and turn right (North). The farm is 1.5 km on
your left.
Click here for a map and directions. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July,
August, September, October. Open: See our website for current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard. The market features fresh local fruits and vegetables.
The market offers a bakery, ice cream, gourmet food items and related giftware,
and has seasonal fall decorations such as gourds, straw bales etc. Sweet corn is
picked daily. (ADDED: February 23, 2009)
Sunny Acre Farms - Raspberries
9519 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton Ontario. Phone: 905-867-5629. Directions:
4 Km north of Steeles Avenue and 1.5 Km south of Hwy 7(Bovaird). They have the
summer producing varieties available approximately the first week of July.
(UPDATED: November 02, 2008)
Williams’ Orchards - apples, cider
Milton, ON. Phone: 905-876-4220. From Highway 401 at Milton, take Highway 25 north to second stoplight. Turn east on No. 5 Sideroad (Reg.
Road 9/Campbellville Rd.) and go 1 km east to 3rd Line. (Boston Church Rd.) Turn north and go 3 km to dead end. (Hume Crt.)
Open: late Aug. - early Nov, weekends & holidays 9 am to 5 pm.
Wilson’s Orchard & Market - Apples
- UPDATE June 26, 2008: "We have moved. We are currently closed, awaiting
the construction of our new market. We are now located on Boston Mills Road,
just east of Mississauga Road (South of Belfountain). We are hoping to be open
this fall. Watch our web site for notice of the grand opening."
Brampton, ON. Phone: 905-838-2530. From Highway 401 take Highway 410 north to Mayfield Road; turn east to Dixie Road; turn north and go 7 km (1 km north of King St.). Farm is on right at 14309 Dixie Road. Strawberries open daily 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday, & Sun. 8 am to 6 pm; Apples open daily 9 am to 6 pm.
Caledon Area (NW of Brampton)
Downey's Farm - Strawberries and raspberries, corn maze.
13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, NA, Phone: 905-838-2990. Email us at:
info@downeysfarm.com. Directions:
Click
here for a map and directions. Open:
Click
here for times, dates, and information. This farm has it all when it
comes to family fun and activities. There is a corn maze, face painting,
farm animals to pet, trike track, tractor tire sandbox, pumpkins galore that
are already picked for you to chose from, the boo barn and winery. During
pumpkin fest there is also scarecrow building and entertainment. They have a
gift shop/market and host birthday parties. They have a
strawberry festival, too.
North Toronto Area
Applewood Farm Winery - strawberry and apple
Richmond Hill, ON. Phone: 905-640-5357. It began as one of the first pick your own strawberry and apple farms in Ontario and remains the most popular spot in the area to pick fresh strawberries, or apples. Location 1: 12442 McCowan
Road N., 10.5 km north of Highway 7. Location 2: On the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Dr. and Highway 404.
A visitor writes: "Directions for Location 1: On McCowan Road, immediately
north of the Stouffville Road. Google Earth coordinates: 79°18'27.44"W
43°57'43.42"N. The larger building is the Store, the first smaller building
just west of that is a 2-storey kid's playhouse - slides, stairs, etc. This
year they have added a giant chess board immediately north of that (with
giant B&W chess pieces!!). The first building to the south-west is the
entrance kiosk ($2 a head right now) and next to that on the western side is
the exit where they charge for the full bags ($13 a bag right now) or
bushels leaving. The farm provides a hayride - two trailers and a tractor -
to and from the orchards slightly further away (we used the orchards right
behind the Store, to the north). That hayride travels the track at the
western side of the exit shed, north and then west, and south and then west.
The access for the hayride is immediately north of the exit shed. Parking is
on the north side of the track all the way from McCowan Road to the
Bathrooms building, and on the south side in the area of the buildings."
Country Apple Orchard Farm Inc. - Apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
3105 16th Sideroad West, King City, ON L7B 1A3. Phone: 905 833-3434. Fax: 905 833-6065. Email us at: info@countryapple.ca. Directions: 3105 16th Sideroad (west). >From 400 north exit at King Road, go east on King Road to Jane Street. >Left turn on to
Jane Street go north to 16th Sideroad. Make a left(West) on to 16th Sideroad.
Go west up slight hill, Orchard is on southside. We are open August, September, October. Our hours are: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm closed Mondays (except holiday Mondays) Payment: Cash, only. Pre-picked & bagged apples, Apple Cider, Apple Pies, pumpkins, local honey, Apple Tours available.
Farintosh Farms - apples, pumpkins, vegetables
Gormley, ON. Phone: 905-887-5727. From Highway 404, exit at Gormley-Stouffville Road. Go east 3 km to Warden Ave. Turn south and go 1 km. Farm is on west side at 11858 Warden.
Open: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, & Sun. 8 am to 6 pm.
Foster's Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries
RR#7, Midland, ON, L4R-4K4. Phone: 705-526-8149. Fax: 705-526-8149. Directions: Near Midland. Also: Roadside market, Vegetables.
Forsythe Family Farms - Strawberries, Peas (sweet, snow, and sugar snap), Beans, Tomatoes, Pumpkins and gourds.
1025 Cragg Road, Greenbank. Phone: 905-887-1087. Our hours and crops vary depending on the seasons so it is best to call before coming. Located at 1025 Cragg Road, 1 km north of Hwy 47 (Bloomington Rd.) just west of Highway 12 in Greenbank.
MacWilliam Farms - apples, strawberries
Queensville, ON. Phone: 905-836-9656. From Davis Dr in Newmarket, go 14 km north on Leslie St to #22645. Market open daily 8 am to 8 pm.
Pine Farms Orchard- apples
2700 16th Sideroad, King City, ON. Phone: 905-833-5459. Directions: From Highway 400 and King Road, take King Rd East to Jane St. Go north on Jane St 4 km to 16th Siderd. Go east on 16th Siderd. approx. 1 km. Located on the north side of road.
Open: May 1 - June 30 Wed to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm; mid August to December 31, Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm;
open September 1st to Nov Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm; School tours available.
Pine Ridge Farms - Raspberries
Markham, ON. Phone: 905-887-9129. Farm is on west side of Warden Avenue, 1.5 km north of Major Mackenzie Drive, 6 km north of Highway 7, Markham.
Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday, & Sun. 8 am to 6 pm. Raspberries: Summer & Fall.
Puck's Farm- pumpkins
Schomberg, ON. Phone: 905-939-7036. Located 25 minutes from Hwy 400 and Hwy 401. 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 approximately 2 km (watch for sign). Corn at the market, too.
Richmond Nursery Strawberry Farm - Strawberries
5740 Richmond Road, Nepean, ON. Phone: 613-838-8384 or Phone: 613-838-2282. Email: info@richmondnursery.com. Directions: Queensway west, exit onto hwy 416 - exit #66, Fallowfield road. Turn right, go for 2kms. From Kanata take Eagleson road south, turn left onto Fallowfield road.
Continue for 3kms. Open: Daily 7am - 9pm. Open: approximately June 20 - July 20. Groups accepted by appointment. Picnic area, playground and pet farm. Prepicked Berries for sale.
Southbrook Farms - raspberries and pumpkins - UPDATE July 25, 2007: CLOSING - They are moving!
Richmond Hill, ON. Phone: 905-832-2548. Throughout the summer and early fall.
Thunder Beach Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), restrooms
1369 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.
Trapper Bob - strawberries
Newmarket, ON. Phone: 905-836-6358. Warden Ave. just north of Vivian Road or 1.5 km south of Davis Dr.
Open: Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 8 pm. Closed Sun.
Van Dyken Bros - beans, cucumbers, melons, onions,
peas, tomatoes,
14510 The Gore Rd., Bolton, ON L7C 3E3. Phone: 905 857 3561. Directions: From
Bolton, go west of Highway 50 on King Street 5 km. Turn north on Gore Road and
go 1.5 km to 14510.
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in July,
August, September, October. Open: Daily 8 am to 8 pm; Closed Sunday. Payment:
Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 24, 2008)
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.
South of Toronto
Smith Two Century Farm - follows organic methods, Apples, apricots,
cherries, grapes, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, and prepicked produce,
restrooms, picnic area, school tours
400 Main St. West, Grimsby, ON L3M 1T2. Phone: 1 905-945-4896. Email:
thinksmith@gmail.com. Open: July 1st to October 31st seven days a
week 9am to 5pm, and open November to June five days a week 9am to 5pm. July:
cherries, plums, peaches August: peaches, nectarines, plums, grapes
September: nectarines, plums, apples, pears, grapes October: pears, grapes,
apples Call ahead for exact times and dates.
Click here for picking updates. We follow organic methods, but are not
yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: April 07, 2008)
Pick-your-own farms in the Toronto Area, Canada
This page provides a detailed list of Toronto, 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!
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This page was updated on 1-Jul-2009
Remember to ALWAYS call the farm or orchard BEFORE you go -
weather, heavy picking and business conditions can always affect their hours and
crops!
