{"id":2070,"date":"2025-09-08T18:53:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2025-09-09T17:09:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:09:39","slug":"where-to-pick-apples-this-fall-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/where-to-pick-apples-this-fall-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to pick apples this fall in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple-picking season in Ontario typically runs from late August through October, offering everything from early-season McIntosh to late-harvest Fuji and EverCrisp. Whether you&#8217;re looking for family-friendly destinations, bakery treats, or scenic views, this guide brings fresh picks for 2025!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apple Picking in GTA\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.04.17-PM-296x300.png\" alt=\"Apple picking and fall fun in ontario\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.04.17-PM-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.04.17-PM-1011x1024.png 1011w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.04.17-PM-768x778.png 768w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.04.17-PM.png 1104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chudleighs.com\/visit-our-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Chudleigh\u2019s Entertainment Farm<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Milton)<\/em><br \/>\nA beloved family destination since the 1960s, offering pick-your-own apples, hay mazes, farm animals, tractor rides, homemade apple blossoms, and frozen treats. Open July through October<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carllaidlaworchards.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Carl Laidlaw Orchards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Brampton)<\/em><br \/>\nA rustic orchard featuring apple picking, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, farm animals, a corn maze, hay-bale hills, apple cider by the Credit River and more!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinefarmsorchard.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Pine Farms Orchard<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(King City)<\/em><br \/>\nA cozy countryside orchard with a caf\u00e9\u2014perfect for a relaxing, romantic fall outing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dixieorchards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Dixie Orchards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Inglewood)<\/em><br \/>\nOver 23 apple varieties, PYO Hazelnuts, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, a corn maze, farm animals, snacks, and seasonal activities\u2014book ahead, weekends sell out<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooksfarms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Brooks Farms<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Mount Albert, east of Newmarket)<\/em><br \/>\nFamous for its\u00a0<strong>Fall Fun Festival<\/strong>, Brooks Farms is a family favourite with wagon rides, corn mazes, zip lines, farm animals, pumpkin picking, and plenty of seasonal treats. Their apple orchard has several varieties ready for U-Pick in September and October.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downeysfarm.com\/#openModal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Downey\u2019s Farm Market<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Caledon, near Brampton)<\/em><br \/>\nA one-stop destination for apple picking, pumpkin patches, and the Fall Farmyard Play Area, which includes wagon rides, corn mazes, slides, and even a Boo Barn for Halloween season. Their market offers baked goods, pies, cider, and preserves\u2014making it a top family spot every fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apple Picking in Southwestern ON<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.56.09-PM-443x300.png\" alt=\"Apple picking in Ontario\" width=\"443\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.56.09-PM-443x300.png 443w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.56.09-PM-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.56.09-PM-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.56.09-PM-1536x1039.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.56.09-PM-2048x1385.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesfarms.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Great Lakes Farms<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Port Stanley)<\/em><br \/>\nA family-owned 155-acre orchard offering U-Pick apples (and seasonal peaches\/pumpkins), a fun farm featuring outdoor activities from zip lines to pumpkin launchers, a bakery, a cider caf\u00e9, and a corn maze.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchardhomefarm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Orchard Home Farm<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(St. George)<\/em><br \/>\nA sprawling 80-acre farm with both pick-your-own and ready-picked varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, and Spartan.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puddicombefarms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Puddicombe Estate Farm<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><em>(Winona, Hamilton)<\/em><br \/>\nOffers apple and pumpkin picking plus tons of family activities like train rides, pumpkin decorating, games, wine &amp; cider tastings and baked goods.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thiessenorchards.com\/family-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Thiessen Orchards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Leamington)<\/em><br \/>\nA family-run orchard offering a wide variety of fun family activities from wagon rides, a corn maze, live entertainment, farm animals, mini put, rides, Halloween events and so much more!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applelandstation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Apple Land Station<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Thorndale, near London)<\/em><br \/>\nKnown as\u00a0<em>the home of the train that runs through the orchard<\/em>, Apple Land Station is a favourite with families. Kids can ride the train, pick apples and pumpkins, explore the Sand Mountain, and visit the friendly farm animals. The bakery is a must-stop for their famous mile-high apple pies and apple cider donuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apple Picking in Eastern ON &amp; Ottawa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.58.35-PM-492x300.png\" alt=\"Apple picking and fall fun at Cannamore Orchard\" width=\"492\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.58.35-PM-492x300.png 492w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.58.35-PM-1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.58.35-PM-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.58.35-PM.png 1532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainorchards.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Mountain Orchards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Kemptville)<\/em><br \/>\nIn additon to apple picking there is so much to do at this farm. Famous for its cider donuts, wagon rides, and an overall charming family experience.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<em>(Crysler)<\/em><br \/>\nPick-your-own apples, a pumpkin patch, tons of family fun activities and a popular fall haunted attraction.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waddellapples.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Waddell Apples Orchard &amp; Farm Store<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Kingston region)<\/em><br \/>\nEnjoy pick-your-own apples through November, plus local honey, preserves, maple syrup, and baked goods.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbellsorchards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Campbell\u2019s Orchards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Carrying Place)<\/em><br \/>\nOrchard fun with apple picking, wagon rides, cider, and a farm market\u2014ideal for a full day in PEC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apple Picking in Muskoka, Collingwood &amp; Central Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-1.01.38-PM-400x300.png\" alt=\"Apple Pie Trail Ontario\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-1.01.38-PM-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-1.01.38-PM-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-1.01.38-PM-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-1.01.38-PM.png 1230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Ontario is one of the most important places in Ontario for commercial production of apples, but it also has some fun places to PYO.\u00a0 However, what it is known for is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applepietrail.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple Pie Trail<\/a>\u00a0in the Blue Mountain, Collingwood &amp; Meaford. This award-winning apple-inspired regional trail unites art, apple history, food, ciders, treats, and apple pies at 28 local orchards, and other apple -focussed businesses in the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment along the shores of Georgian Bay. Hike, hike, paddle or cook and sink your teeth into delicious, crunchy apples!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fall Apple Festivals in Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.32.06-PM-500x282.png\" alt=\"Apple Harvest Weekend at Blue Mountain Village\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.32.06-PM-500x282.png 500w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.32.06-PM-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.32.06-PM-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-12.32.06-PM.png 1156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brighton.ca\/en\/discover-brighton\/applefest.aspx#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Brighton Applefest<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>(Brighton, Ontario)<\/em><br \/>\nHeld the\u00a0last full weekend of September, this street festival draws 20,000\u201330,000 visitors with a parade, street food, crafts, hayrides, live music, fireworks, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluemountain.ca\/things-to-do\/events\/apple-harvest-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Apple Harvest Weekend at Blue Mountain Village<\/strong><\/a> <em>(Collingwood)<\/em><br \/>\nA fall weekend festival, Oct. 10-13th, featuring live music, apple-inspired treats, and family fun set against the Niagara Escarpment backdrop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Smart Tips for Apple-Picking Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Check current schedules<\/strong>: Varieties like Honeycrisp sell fast\u2014confirm before you go!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring cash<\/strong>: Smaller farms may not accept cards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress for fall<\/strong>: Boots and layers keep you comfy in muddy orchards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine activities<\/strong>: Many orchards are near wineries, hiking trails, or quaint towns\u2014perfect for day trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is so much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/fall-farms-harvest-festivals-more\/\">Fall Fun<\/a> to be had in Ontario, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\">summerfunguide.ca<\/a> for more ideas on how to make the most of the season!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Harvest season!<\/p>\n<p>Natalie<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple-picking season in Ontario typically runs from late August through October, offering everything from early-season McIntosh to late-harvest Fuji and EverCrisp. Whether you&#8217;re looking for family-friendly destinations, bakery treats, or scenic views, this guide brings fresh picks for 2025! &nbsp; Apple Picking in GTA\u00a0 Chudleigh\u2019s Entertainment Farm\u00a0(Milton) A beloved family destination since the 1960s, offering&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134,10,11,5,12,13,14,6],"tags":[957,1112,172,1582,1463,1110,1654,951],"class_list":["post-2070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ontario-region","category-central-ontario-region","category-eastern-ontario-region","category-niagara-region","category-northern-ontario-region","category-ottawa-region","category-southwestern-region","category-greater-toronto-area","tag-apple-orchards-in-ontario","tag-apple-picking-in-gta","tag-apple-picking-in-ontario","tag-fall-farms","tag-fall-festivals","tag-fall-fun","tag-family-fall-activities","tag-pyo-apple-farms"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2070"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4779,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070\/revisions\/4779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}