It’s that time of the year when fresh peaches and apples (in season and upcoming) are beyond delicious in Ontario’s tender fruit region…To get in on the bounty, here is a list of PICK YOUR OWN farms in and around Niagara, where you can bond with family and friends while picking ripe and delicious fruits:
Cherry Avenue Farms
Location: 4303 Cherry Avenue, Beamsville
Contact: 905-562-5481
Pick your own blue plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots or pears depending upon what is in season at Cherry Avenue Farms. They are dedicated to providing excellent fruit and service to all of their customers. The orchards are wheelchair accessible.
Hours of Operation:
Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Parkway Orchards
Location: 15000 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Contact: 905-262-5097
There’s nothing like a beautiful drive along the Niagara Parkway on a sunny weekend to brighten your day. Parkway Orchards is one of Niagara’s favourite locations to stop by for a visit and pick up some fresh fruits from their farm. Call ahead to see what is in season and available.
Hours of Operation:
Friday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
*Unless we are experiencing severe weather or unforeseen difficulties.
Silmaril Farm
Location: 144 Russ Rd., Grimsby
Contact: 905-945-7963
Silmaril Farm lets your pick your own apples! They produce ten varieties of apples which begin to ripen in September. MacIntosh, Honey Crisp, Empire, Red and Golden Delicious, Mutsu (Crispin) and Ida Red apples are available for your family to pick and enjoy for months to come.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
Call ahead for hours of operation and variety availability:
McIntosh Apples: Mid September
Honey Crisp Apples: Mid September
Empire Apples: Late September
Red Delicious: October
Golden Delicious Apples: October
Mutsu/Crispin Apples: Late October
Ida Red Apples: Late October
Freshly Pressed Cider: Sep. to Dec.
Pink Lady: Late October
Fuji: Late September
Hours of Operation:
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Suggest new hours
Puddicombe Estate and Farm
Location: 1468 #8 Highway, Winona, ON
Contact: 905-643-1015 or 905-643-6882
Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery harvests its own fruits to provide fresh produce and a wide variety of value added products such as hand-baked pies, jams, jellies, cookies, tarts, strudels, cider, fudge and wines. Puddicombe Estate allows you to pick: Sweet & Sour Cherries, Blueberries, Apples, Pears and Pumpkins.
Pears (SEPTEMBER)
Pick Your Own (PYO) Ontario farm fresh pear varieties are available to round
out your Ontario summer fruit collection.
Bartlett Early – Mid September
Bosc Late September
Flemish Beauties Early – Mid September
Apples (SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER)
Pick Your Own (PYO) Ontario apples is a fall season staple and we are happy
to have you and your family join us in the harvest.
Ambrosia Late September
Cortland Late October
Empire Late October
Fuji Late October
Gala Late October
Golden Delicious Late October
Granny Smith Late October
Honey Crisp Late October
Ida Red Late October
McIntosh Late October
Mutsu Late October
Red Delicious Late October
Spy Late October
Pumpkins (OCTOBER)
Choosing the perfect Halloween pumpkin or fall décor is always more satisfying
when you get to Pick Your Own (PYO) at a local farm and make a day of it.
Hours of operation:
Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bry-Anne Farms
Location: 471 Foss Road- R.R #5,Fenwick, Ontario
Contact: 905-892-8999
Bry-Anne Farms is a great Pick-Your-Own farms which also features an on-site farm gate market selling strawberries, berries, tomatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn and a sundry of other fruits and vegetables in-season. For hours of operation for Pick-Your-Own, please call Bry-Anne Farms ahead of time. During the whole month of October, Bry-Anne Farms turns into the Great Pumpkin Patch. It’s a great fall destination and has fun for everyone. During this time you can get pumpkins, get a snack, visit the Pumpkin Discovery Center, take a hayride, get lost in the straw or hay maze or explore the barn.
Hours of Operation:
Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.