Fall is my jam, and nothing beats a family trip to a one of the many local pick your own apple orchards. Every year we load up on more-than-we-can-carry apples, then we cart them home and search for delicious ways to use them all up. As a result, I fancy myself an apple sous chef, roasting, baking, sauteeing, and pureeing my way through fall!
There are lots of pick your own apple orchards throughout Halton and into Hamilton. Here’s our pick your own apple guide with all the details you need to find an orchard and have some family fun on the farm over the next few weeks.
Andrews Scenic Acres
Milton Click here to visit their website
What kids love: Wagon ride to the picking fields, walking paths with photo opportunities, ‘gently’ haunted, cornfield walks, and straw mountain for jumping.
Details: Weekday admission $6 per person, weekends $12 per person over 3 years old. The picking season can be short due to weather, so call ahead to avoid disappointment. Sunflower kingdom admission is an additional $5 per person.
The Apple Orchard
Hamilton, ON Click here to visit their website
Open Thursday thru Monday from 9 am till 5 pm. Some activities may be limited this season.
What kids love: The corn pit, wagon rides, a corn maze, the huge hay bales, the adorable animals and even some gnomes.
Prices: On weekdays, admission is $4.43 + HST for everyone. On weekends, admission is $6.20 adults, $5.76 seniors, $5.53 kids and kids under 2 are free. All apples/pears are $1.65/lb – wow!
Applevale Orchards
Burlington Click here to visit their website
Opening for apple picking on September 1, 2020, Applevale is open 7 days a week, from 9:30 am -5 pm during the picking season. Call if the weather isn’t great as they may close early. Sold by the bag or bushel only, with bags starting at $10.
What kids love: apple picking and fresh apple cider to purchase.
Details: Minimum $20 purchase per car, no entrance fee.
Carluke
Hamilton, ON Click here to visit their website
Open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 am till 5 pm.
What kids love: The general store sells old fashioned candy, take a wagon ride through the apple orchards, and the apples of course!
Details: Freshly baked goodies in the bakery, real apple cider, a variety of apples to choose from.
Chudleigh’s
Halton Hills
What kids love: 4 giant slides with 2 towers and a bridge, “retired” tractors, horse tire swings, sandbox, friendly farm animals, wagon rides, nature trail, hay bail jump and pony rides every day (weather permitting). Maximum up to 70lbs for the pony riders.
Details: Pre-booking and payment required. Children under 3 are free, 4-12 years old are $13.00, and everyone over is $15.00. Most varieties are pick-your-own or buy them bagged.
Click here to visit their website
Myer’s Apple Farm
Copeland, just outside Hamilton Click here for their website
What kids love: The animals on the farm are a huge hit: horses, goats, chickens, cats and alpacas!
Details: this season, do not bring your wagon or carrying bags/bins from home as they are not permitted.
Puddicombe Farm
Winona Click here to visit their website
What kids love: Train tour of the grounds (pre-book your rides for 2020), petting zoo, children’s village, and picking apples.
Details: Country store, winery, and Ontario pear cider. A fun-filled full day at the apple orchard.
Wheelbarrow Orchards
Milton Click here to visit their website
What kids love: Wagon rides and baked goods, and most of all, apples!
Details: Pre-booking required. Minimum of 1 bag purchase required for entry ($23).
William’s Orchards
Milton Click here to visit their website
Starting Labour Day weekend, visit for pick-your-own Tydeman’s Red, McIntosh, and Italian Prune Plums. Monday the Friday is pre-picked only, and both available on the weekend.
Willis Family Fruit Farm
Milton Click here to visit their website
*2020 information isn’t available from the farm yet.
What kids love: Apple picking, weekend wagon rides, baked goods, farm photo opportunities, fresh-pressed apple cider.
Details: Minimum apple purchase of $7 per person including children, therefore, a family of 4 would have to buy $28 worth on their visit to the apple orchard. There’s no minimum if you want to buy the pre-picked apples.
Local Farms with Ready-Picked Apples
Bennett’s Apples and Cider – Ancaster – website
Bousfield’s Apples and Cider – Milton – website
Springridge Farm – Milton – website
Drummond Farms – Waterdown – website
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The Apple Orchard on hwy 6 is great! We were there on Friday. Pick your own, wagon rides, corn pit and maze and a spot for roasting hot dogs!