Fall is my jam, and nothing beats a family trip to 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.
Andrew’s Scenic Acres
Address: 9365 10 Side Rd, Milton, ON L9T 2X9
>>2022 info not available yet
- What kids love: Wagon ride to the picking fields, walking paths with photo opportunities, ‘gently’ haunted, cornfield walks, and straw mountain for jumping.
- Details: Admission $12 per person over 5 years old. The picking season can be short due to weather, so call ahead to avoid disappointment. Sunflower kingdom admission is an additional fee.
The Apple Orchard
Address: 1668 ON-6, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7
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 (weekdays only), a corn maze, the huge hay bales, the adorable animals and even some gnomes. This apple orchard in Hamilton has lots to offer!
- Prices: Admission is $8.85 adults, $8.41 seniors, $7.97 kids and kids under 2 are free. All pick your own apples/pears are $2.25/lb – wow!
Applevale Orchards
Address: 5144 Derry Rd, Burlington, ON L7M 0R6
Opening for apple picking on September 1, Applevale is open 7 days a week, from 10:00 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 $40 purchase per family, no entrance fee.
Carluke Orchards
Address: 2194 Shaver Rd S., Ancaster, ON, L9G 3L1
>>2022 info not available yet
Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 8 am till 5 pm and Sundays from 11 am till 5.
- What kids love: The general store at this apple orchard in Hamilton 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, and a variety of apples to choose from.
Chudleigh’s
Address: 9528 Regional Rd 25, Milton, ON L9T 2X7
- 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 are required for a 3-hour time slot at this apple orchard in Halton Hills. Children under 3 are free, 4-12 years old are $14, adults are $16 and seniors 65+ are $14. Most varieties are pick-your-own or buy them bagged.
Myer’s Apple Farm – Closed for 2022
Address: 37 Hamilton Regional Rd 52, Hamilton, ON L0R 1J0
- 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.
Pie In The Sky Orchard
Address: 33165 Bell Rd. Wainfleet, ON
- Details: 9 varieties of apples to pick at this family-run orchard in the Niagara region. Be sure to check out their bakery, too!
Paradise Fields Organic Farm
Address: 3355 Golf Club Rd., Binbrook, ON L0R 1P0
- Details: Certified ORGANIC pick-your-own apple experience with over 9000 apple trees and 7 varieties to choose from. This season we will be picking Gala in September and Honey Crisp starting September 25 during our Harvest Celebration.
- What kids love: Playpark, Hay area for fun, Juice bar with fresh-made smoothies (Sunday Only) and a visit to the Farm store with all your favourites: honey, maple syrup, and organic produce.
Puddicombe Farms
Address: 1468 #8 Highway, Winona, Hamilton, Ontario L8E 5K9
- 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. Picking happens Wednesday thru Sunday from 9 am till 4:30 pm.
Tall Post Craft Cider
Address: 1170 Hendershot Rd., Hamilton, Ontario L0R 1P0
- Details: Open Monday-Saturday | 10 AM-4:30 PM, P-Y-O Begins Labour Day Weekend!
Wheelbarrow Orchards
Address: 8277 10 Side Rd, Milton, ON L9T 2X9
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>>2022 info not available yet
- What kids love: Wagon rides and baked goods, and most of all, apples!
- Details: Pre-booking required. Minimum of 1 bag purchase is required for entry ($23). Admission is $6 per person for everyone over 12. Admission includes access to the orchard for picking, a corn field for walking, and sunflower patches for pictures. 10 lb bags are $20 and 5 lb bags are $10.
Williams’ Orchards
Address: 10101 Hume Ct, Milton, ON L9T 2X9
- Starting Labour Day weekend, visit this Milton apple orchard for pick-your-own Tydeman’s Red, McIntosh, and Italian Prune Plums. Monday the Friday is pre-picked only, and pre-picked and pick-your-own apples are available on the weekend.
Willis Family Fruit Farm
Address: 6063 Fifth Line, Milton, Ontario, L9E 0E9
What kids love: Apple picking, weekend wagon rides, baked goods, farm photo opportunities, fresh-pressed apple cider.
Details: Minimum apple purchase of $10 per person including children, therefore, a family of 4 would have to buy $40 worth on their visit to the apple orchard. There’s no minimum if you want to buy the pre-picked apples at the fruit stand.
Local Hamilton and Halton Farms with Fresh, 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!