As the crisp autumn breeze sweeps through the city, it’s time to indulge in the season’s finest offerings. Join us for a tour of Halton and Hamilton’s best apple orchards. We are here to help you plan an orchard-hopping, cider-sipping, and pick-your-own apple adventure. Bushels of fun for everyone awaits!
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Andrew’s Scenic Acres
9365 10 Side Rd, Milton | andrewsscenicacres.com
- Highlights: Wagon rides to the apple picking fields, photo opportunities, ‘gently’ haunted, cornfield walks, and straw mountain for jumping.
- Pricing: Admission $15 per person over 5 years old when you pre-buy online. Buying at the farm is $16.95 per person over 5 years old, seniors $12.95. The PYO apples season can be short due to weather, call ahead to avoid disappointment. Sunflower Kingdom admission is an additional fee. 2025 pick your own apples pricing is pending confirmation.
The Apple Orchard
1668 ON-6, Hamilton | theappleorchard.ca
Open Thursday through Monday from 9 am till 5 pm.
- Highlights: The corn pit, wagon rides (weekdays only), a corn maze, a large sunflower field, the animals and even some gnomes. Come back and pick your own pumpkins! This farm for Apple Picking in Hamilton has lots to offer beyond apple picking near me!
- Prices: Admission is $11.73 +HST adults, $10.84 +HST seniors, $11.29 +HST kids and kids under 2 are free. All pick-your-own apples/pears are $2.25/lb – wow!
Applevale Orchards
5144 Derry Rd, Burlington | applevaleorchards.com
Applevale is open 7 days a week, from 10 am -5 pm during the picking season. Call if the weather isn’t great as they may close early.
- Highlights: apple picking and fresh apple cider to purchase.
- Pricing: Minimum $40 purchase per family, no entrance fee. Sold by the bag or bushel only, with bags starting at $10.
Carluke Orchards
2194 Shaver Rd S., Ancaster | carlukeorchards.ca
Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 8 am till 6 pm and Sundays from 11 am till 5. Closed Mondays.
- Highlights: The farm market 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, and a variety of apples to choose from.
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm
9528 Regional Rd 25, Milton | read more about our visit to Chudleigh’s
General admission: open daily from 8:30 am – 6 pm including holidays. Most apples are pick-your-own or are already picked and bagged.
- Highlights: Chudleigh’s is great for young families. The activities include giant slides and play structure, “retired” tractors, horse tire swings, farm animals, wagon rides, hay bail jump. Pony rides every day weather permitting.
- Pricing: Pre-purchase your tickets for your 3-hour visit online. Children under 3 are free, 4-12 years old are $14.50, adults are $16.50 and seniors 65+ are $15.50. Apple picking is an additional charge – standard bags for $15 and large bags for $28.
Josmar Acres
568 Lynden Rd., RR#2 Lynden | josmaracres.com
Pick your own apples Friday and Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm. Open until Thanksgiving Weekend.
- Highlights: Parents have told us trees are low enough for little arms to reach. Kid’s korral will be open for little friends to enjoy.
- Pricing: No admission fee. 2025 apple pricing is $20 for a 10lb bag. Gala, Mac, Empire and Golden Delicious.
Pie In The Sky Apple Orchard
33165 Bell Rd. Wainfleet | Pie in the Sky on Instagram
2025 Update – no apple picking this year.
- Details: 2000 apple trees and 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
3355 Golf Club Rd., Binbrook | paradisefields.ca
2025 dates and pricing not posted yet.
- Details: Certified ORGANIC pick-your-own apple experience with 7 varieties to choose from. This season we will be picking Gala in September and Honey Crisp starting September 25 during Harvest Celebration.
- Highlights: A play area, a hay area, juice bar with fresh-made smoothies on Sundays. Visit the Farm store for honey, maple syrup, and organic produce.
Puddicombe Farms
1468 #8 Highway, Winona, Hamilton | puddicomefarms.com
- Highlights: Train tour of the grounds, petting zoo, children’s village, and picking apples. The train rides are a favourite.
- Details: Open 7 Days a week. Monday-Friday 8:30am – 6pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:30 – 4pm.
- Pricing: 2025 pricing not posted yet.
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
1137 Boston Mills Road, Caledon | https://spirittreecider.com/
- Highlights: wagon rides.
- Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am till 4 pm.
- Pricing: $5 per adult (Family Deal – maximum up to $20 per family), Kids under 12 are free. 5, 10 and 20 lb bag are available. Apples are $2.50 per pound. CASH ONLY. There is a ATM inside the Farm Shoppe. 10 lb plastic bags will be provided upon arrival. No outside bags or backpacks allowed.
Tall Post Craft Cider
1170 Hendershot Rd., Hamilton. Tall Post on Instagram
- Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10 AM – 4 PM, Friday-Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM.
- Highlights: Corn Pit, Tire Climb Sandbox, Hay Castle, Toys for Kids, Farm Animals.
- 2024 Pricing: Admission $11.50-12.50 per person, apples are $2.25 per pound. 2025 pricing updates are coming!
Wheelbarrow Orchards
8277 10 Side Rd, Milton | frasersbeveragecompany.com
Open daily: Weekdays 10 am – 4 pm and Weekends 9 am – 5 pm.
- Highlights: Corn Walk, Sunflower Walk, Play Area, Photo Spots
- Pricing – Admission is $8 for each person over 12 years old. Admission includes access to the orchard for picking, a corn field for walking, and sunflower patches for pictures. Pick your own apple pricing is 10 lb bags for $20 and 5 lb bags for $12.
Williams’ Orchards
10101 Hume Ct, Milton | williamsorchards.ca
- PYO on weekends only. For entry to the orchard, they do require a minimum purchase of $25 per family of 5.
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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!
What a fantastic guide to apple picking in the area! I love how you highlighted the different orchards and their unique offerings. Can’t wait to plan my visit this fall and try some of those delicious varieties!
I loved this post! Apple picking in Hamilton and Halton seems like such a fun fall activity. The recommendations for different orchards are super helpful. Can’t wait to plan a trip and enjoy some fresh apples!
I loved reading about the apple picking options in Hamilton and Halton! The variety of orchards and the tips on what to pick were super helpful. I can’t wait to plan my trip this fall! 🍏🍎
I loved reading about the apple picking options in Hamilton and Halton! The variety of farms you mentioned sounds amazing, and I can’t wait to visit some of them this fall. The tips on what to bring were really helpful too. Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely loved reading this post! Apple picking in Hamilton and Halton seems like such a fantastic way to enjoy the fall season. The recommendations you provided are super helpful, and I can’t wait to visit some of these orchards with my family. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips!