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Bennett's Apples & Cider Ltd.
Description: Family owned and operated since 1911. Open year 'round
Location: 944 Garner Road East, Ancaster
Take Upper James to Rymal Road, which turns into Garner Road. Farm is 1 kilometer west of Upper Paradise.
Hours:
  • May to October: Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm
  • November to April: Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 6pm
  • No Sunday sales.
Farm Features: Labour Day Corn Festival, Pumpkin Festival
Phone: 905-648-6878
Fax: 905.648.3647
  • Fruit: 35 varieties of apples, pears
  • Vegetables: Squash, pumpkins, corn
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Our famous cider donuts, crumbly crust apple pie
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Peanut butter, jam, preserves, Ontario honey, maple syrup
  • Other: Sweet apple cider, mulled cider, cranberry apple cider Christmas trees

Carluke Orchards
Description: Family owned farm and business
Location: 2194 Shaver Road, Ancaster
Take the Linc to the 403 W into Ancaster, look for the blue Ontario directional signs at the Wilson St. exit and follow the signs.
Hours:
  • Pick-your-own Apples: mid-September - mid/late-October Pumpkins: mid/late-October Christmas Trees: December
  • On-farm market February - December Tuesday to Saturday 8am - 6 pm Sunday 11am - 5pm
Farm Features: School tours, wagon rides, Carluke Country Christmas
Farm Methods: Free range (chickens)

Contact Person: Al Inksetter
Phone: 905-648-2775
Email: cherie@carlukeorchards.ca
Website: www.carlukeorchards.ca
  • Fruit: Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums
  • Vegetables: Sweet corn, pumpkins
  • Meat: Chickens (free range), Flat chickens, Meat pies, elk, venison, buffalo
  • Eggs: Eggs
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Bread, Quiches, Pies, Cookies, Squares, Muffins, Tarts
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, Honey comb, Maple syrup, Homemade jams and jellies, Pickles, Preserves
  • Other: Salad Dressings, Marinades, Salsas, Chutneys, Candy, Apple cider, Cider vinegar, Ontario peanut products, Soups, Christmans Trees

Cranston Farms
Description: On-farm market: our sweet corn is picked fresh for you every morning.
Location: 37 Carluke Rd. E., Ancaster
From Highways 403 and 53 (Garner Road), take Fiddler's Green Road south for four miles to Carluke Road (4-way stop with flashing light). Turn left onto Carluke Road. Cranston Farms is the first farm on the left.
Hours: Open daily from late-July - mid-September Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 6:30pm Sunday 10am - 6:30pm
Contact Person: Douglas & Joan Cranston
Phone: 905.648.0176
Email: cranstonclydes@yahoo.com
  • Vegetables: Over 18 different varieties of yellow, white and bi-colour (peaches and cream) sweet corn throughout the season.
  • Other: Fresh cut gladiolus

Dyment's Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Description:
  • Best freshly picked corn and most tender meats, comprehensive school tours and 'farmtastic' fun activities.
  • We sell home grown produce, baked goods, meats and Christmas trees (in season).
Location: 416 Fallsview Road, Dundas
Corner of Sydenham & Fallsview Roads
Hours:
  • Farm market open year round Monday to Sunday 9am - 6pm
  • Pumpkin Patch open in October Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
  • Patch events and schools: June and September
Farm Features: "Farmtastic Fun Days" every weekend in October. Fun for the whole family! Many activities including a spectacular wagon ride on the very edge of the Niagara Escarpment.
Contact Person: Betty and James Dyment
Phone: 905-627-5477
Fax: (905) 627-5575
Email: bdyment@sympatico.ca
Website: www.dyments.com
  • Fruit: Cherries, pears, apples, melons, raspberries
  • Vegetables: Corn, pumpkin
  • Meat: We have different meats, from our many varieties of sausages - all hormone and drug free - to strip loin steaks. You won't find a better steak anywhere. Aged for 28 days. Now that's farm fresh! Lightly seasoned, extremely lean, 4&6 oz Angus beef burgers - frozen and ready for your BBQ!
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Baked goods, meat and fruit pies
  • Other: Ice cream, Christmas trees

Farm Fresh Country Market
Description:
  • Year 'round market sales. We grow our own and provide a co-op grower to grower, of certified Ontario growers from the farm directly to the table.
  • Local, clean and safe - your health is the priority.
Location:
  • 390 Barton Street East, Stoney Creek
    On the corner of Barton and Millen Road
  • Look for us at the Hamilton Mountain Farmers Market and Ancaster Farmers Market
Hours: Open year 'round Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm No Sunday sales
Farm Methods: Pesticide-free, organic methods & certified organics. Our goal towards chemical-free produce is to support our growers not compromising the quality.

Contact Person: Judy Musitano
Phone: 905-662-4227
  • Fruit: Pears, grapes, peaches, apples
  • Vegetables: Our own red-vein European garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, organic produce, pesticide-free hydroponic tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, sweet and hot peppers, squash
  • Herbs: Herbs, spices
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Various Ontario produced jams and preserves
  • Other: Juices, fudge, baskets, fall and Christmas decor, seeds

Fisherville Greenhouses
Description: A small family farm specializing in great tasting vine-ripened, greenhouse tomatoes and strawberries.
Location: 294 Concession 5, Fisherville

Hours: On-farm market open May through November Daily: dawn till dusk
Contact Person: Ron and Cindy Mueller
Phone: 905-779-0710
Email: fishervillegreenhouses@hotmail.com
Website: www.fishervillagegreenhouses.com
  • Fruit: Strawberries
  • Vegetables: Tomatoes, pumpkins, squash

Frootogo Orchards
Description:
  • We offer a wholesome, clean fun place to bring your family. Pick-your-own quality fruit, apples, pears, plums, and pumpkins.
  • Shop at our farm market for fresh fruit and veggies, and also check out our new bakery for farm fresh pies, dumplings and more. Take home our unique line of homemade soups and stews!
Location: 573 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
Going North on Highway 6, turn left onto Parkside Drive. Farm will be on the left.
Hours: August - December Daily 10am - 6pm
Farm Features: 5 acre playground, corn maze, wagon rides, school tours
Farm Methods: Integrated Pest Management

Contact Person: Bert and Willy Hekman
Phone: 905-689-1652
Fax: 905-689-3142
Email: bhekman@cogeco.ca
Website: www.frootogo.ca
  • Fruit: Apples, pears, plums
  • Vegetables: Pumpkins, squash, corn
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Fruit and meat pies, dumplings
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Jams, jellies, preserves
  • Other: Soups, stews, chowders, apple cider vinegar

G and C Produce
Description:
  • Seven generations of farming.
  • Fall cabbage by the piece or bin. Wholesale, retail and pick-your-own.
Location: 451 Book Road East, Ancaster
We are located 1 kilometer east of Highway 6, or the first farm west of Southcote Road on the right.
Hours:
  • Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
  • Open holiday Mondays!
Contact Person: Pat Hossack
Phone: 905-648-0259
  • Fruit: Strawberries
  • Vegetables: Cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, corn, tomatoes, peppers, black eggplant, Spanish onions, romano beans, fall squash, pumpkins, cold crop vegetables in coolers

Green Mountain Pick-Your-Own and Haunted Hayride
Description: Family fun on the farm!
Location:
  • 454 3 Road East, Stoney Creek
    From King Street East, turn onto New Mountain Road. Continue onto R.R. #425, and turn right at 3 Road East. Farm is on the left.
  • Also available at the Ottawa Street and Binbrook Farmers' Markets
Hours:
  • Open last weekend of September to October 30
  • Fridays 6pm - 9pm Saturdays 2pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm
Farm Features: Haunted hayride, haunted barn, corn maze, pumpkin carriages through Once Upon a Time Land, laser shot, birthday parties and curriculum-based school tours
Contact Person: Colleen and Pat Tessaro
Phone: 905-664-2246
Email: greenmountainfarm@cogeco.net
Website: www.greenmountainfarm.com
  • Fruit: Melon
  • Vegetables: Pumpkin, squash, gourds, tomatoes, sweet corn, sweet peppers, eggplant
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Baked goods
  • Other: Food and refreshments, souvenirs

Hanes Corn Maze
Description: Over 10 years of fun! Largest maze in the area. Human size puzzle, cared in over 15 acres of 12 feet tall corn stalks. Fun for the whole family - bring the kids!
Location: 1001 #5 Highway, Dundas
6 miles west of Clappison's Corners, directly across from Christie Lake Conservation Area Entrance.
Hours: Open late August - October 31 Please call ahead for hours of operation
Farm Features: Corn mazes, petting zoo
Contact Person: Shelley Hanes
Phone: 905-628-5280
Website: www.hanescornmaze.com
  • Vegetables: Pumpkins
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Belgian cookies, fresh fruit pies

Jerome Brothers Farm
Description: Retail and wholesale fruit and vegetables grown by local farmers.
Location: 14 Garner Road East, Ancaster
Fiddlers Green Road at Garner Road East
Hours:
  • Open year 'round Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
  • Sunday sales August - November Please call for hours
  • Winter Hours vary
Contact Person: Lee and Ron Jerome
Phone: 905-648-6584
  • Fruit: In season, local fruit
  • Vegetables: Yukon Gold, white and red potatoes; tomatoes; carrots; beets; pumpkings; squash; sweet potatoes; asparagus; sweet corn; onions
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple syrup

Josmar Acres
Description:
  • Delicious and nutritious quality fruits and vegetables hand picked, hand packed and ready for your table.
  • Pick your own strawberries and raspberries!
  • Retail and wholesale sales.
Location: 568 Lynden Road, R.R. #2, Lynden
1 mile south of Lynden. From Highway 5, continue west onto R.R. #5. Turn right on Lynden Road.
Hours:
  • Open year 'round Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm Closed Sundays
  • Call for pick-your-own hours
Farm Methods: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), natural fertilizers used

Phone: 519-647-2025
Fax: 519.647.3579
Email: josmaracres@bell.net
Website: www.josmaracres.com
  • Fruit: 30+ varieties of apples, strawberries, everbearing strawberries, raspberries, pears, plums
  • Vegetables: Sweet corn, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, gourds, pumpkins
  • Eggs: Fresh brown eggs
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Maple syrup, honey
  • Other: Gladiolas, annual and perennial plants, apple cider vinegar

Lincoln Line Orchards
Description:
  • We are a family run orchard that grows many varieties of apples, pears, peaches and plums. Our fruit is fresh and crisp due to our Controlled Atmosphere storage facilities.
  • We have a year 'round on-farm market where we sell our fruit and vegetables.
Location: 9764 Reg Road 20, R.R. #1, Smithville
Highway 20 (West Street) at Station Street
Hours: Open year 'round Tuesday to Saturday 8am - 6pm
Farm Methods: We keep our fruit fresh and crisp with our Controlled Atmosphere storage facilities.

Contact Person: Peter and Mary Bosman
Phone: 905-643-2205
Fax: 905-643-6847
Email: lincolnlineorchards@mdswireless.com
Website: lincolnlineorchards.com
  • Fruit: Apples, pears, peaches, plums
  • Vegetables: Sweet corn, squash, pumpkins
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Pies
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, preserves
  • Other: Ciders

Lindley's Farm and Market
Description: No insecticides or fungicides used on crops grown on our farm. On-farm market and pick-your-own
Location: 900 Fiddler's Green Road, Ancaster
Between Book Road East and Garner Road East
Hours:
  • Open June 1 - August 15; September 15 - October - 31. Daily 9am - 6pm
  • Pick-your-own: June 15 - Strawberries, peas, beets July 1 - Raspberries
Farm Features: Starting late September: Pumpkin hayrides, corn maze, zip line, duck races, school tours
Farm Methods: No insecticides or fungicides

Contact Person: Joe Lindley
Phone: 905-648-4212
Fax: 905-648-4212
Website: www.lindleyfarm.com
  • Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, seasonal Ontario fruit
  • Vegetables: Pumpkins, peas, beets, gourds, broccoli, cukes, zucchini, seasonal Ontario vegetables

Martin's Homestead Farm Market
Description: Pick-your-own and fresh pre-picked strawberries and peas daily; home-grown red veal
Location: 1500 Highway 56, Binbrook

Hours: Open June - October 31 Open Monday to Sunday 8am - 8pm during strawberry season. Call for hours.
Contact Person: Lori and Paul Martin
Phone: 905-692-4472
Fax: 289-286-3059
Email: martinsfarm@mountaincable.net
  • Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, peaches, cherries, apples, plums, blueberries, melons
  • Vegetables: Corn, squash, tomatoes, eggplant, pumpkins, gourds, potatoes, green and yellow beans, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, English cucumber, onions, yams, garlic
  • Meat: Lean red veal (beef)
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, preserves
  • Other: Crafts, pop

Murphy's Country Produce Ltd.
Description: Pick-your-own and pre-picked produce!
Location: 2040 Guyatt Road, Binbrook
Just west of Guyatt at Hendershot Road
Hours: Open June - September Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8pm Saturday & Sunday 7:30am - 5pm
Contact Person: Brian Murphy
Phone: 905-692-5733
Fax: 289-286-3072
Email: murphys@mountaincable.net
Website: www.murphyscountryproduce.com
  • Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, melons
  • Vegetables: Peas, fava beans, sweet corn, green beans, romano beans, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash, pumpkin
  • Other: Fresh cut sunflowers and gladiolas

Myers Apple Farm
Description: 32 apple varieties and new release apples
Location: 37 Highway 52, Copetown
On Highway 52 between Jerseyville Road West and Governors Road, just south of Copetown
Hours:
  • Open August - December Open Daily Call for hours
  • Pick-your-own runs from August 31 - October 31 Call for hours
Farm Features: Petting zoo with Clydesdale horses and other friendly farm animals
Contact Person: Bob and Barb Myers
Phone: 905-627-0420
Fax: 905-627-8967
Website: www.myersapples.com
  • Fruit: Apples, pears, plums, peaches
  • Vegetables: 14 varieties of squash, pumpkin, corn, broccoli, tomatoes
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Pies
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies
  • Other: Sunflowers, gladiolas, sweet cider, apple cider vinegar, fall decor, corn stalks, straw bales

Parkside Farms
Description: Sweet corn picked fresh daily.
Location: 519 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
From Burlington, go west on Highway 5 and turn north on Evans Road. Turn left on Concession Road 4, which turns into Parkside Drive. Farm is about 1/2 kilometer in.
Hours:
  • Open end of July - end of October Daily 10am - 6pm
  • Call in October for pick-your-own dates and times
Farm Features: Pumpkin Fest - every weekend in October: wagon tours, monster pumpkin balloon, Storybook Forest Trail, pick-your-own pumpkins. School groups are welcome.
Contact Person: Ben Dikkeboom
Phone: 905-689-4829
Email: bendikkeboom@sympatico.ca
Website: www.parksidefarms.com
  • Fruit: Seasonal fruit
  • Vegetables: Pumpkins, sweet corn, potatoes, tomatoes and other local, seasonal vegetables
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Baked goods, pies
  • Other: Gladiolas

Peter and Lois Laurenssen's Farm and Greenhouse
Description:
  • Vegetable and herb farm store
  • Pick-your-own eggplant, peppers, tomatoes
Location: 239 10th Concession East, R.R. #1, Freelton
Off Highway 6, a few kilometers North of Carlisle North
Hours: Farm store open May - October, seven days a week. Call for hours.
Contact Person: Peter and Lois Laurenssen
Phone: 905-659-2807
Fax: 905-659-2807
Email: loislaur@lara.on.ca
  • Vegetables: Cucumber; asparagus; sweet corn; beets; turnips; squash; green, yellow, red and fava beans; pumpkins, brussel sprouts; eggplant; peppers; tomatoes
  • Herbs: A variety of fresh herbs
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple syrup
  • Other: Bedding plants, hangers, mixed containers, candles, antiques, collectibles

Plan B Organic Farms
Description:
  • Certified Organic multi-farm Community Shared Agriculture (CSA). CSA shares available year 'round at the community depots or home delivery in Hamilton, Halton and central Toronto. No farm gate sales. See website to order.
Location:
  • 1377 Concession Road 5 West, Flamborough
    Just west of Westover Road
  • Dundas and Westdale Farmer's Market
Hours:
  • At the Dundas Farmers Market: June - October Thursdays 3 - 7pm
  • At the Westdale Farmers Market: July - October Saturdays 8 am - 1pm
Farm Methods: Certified organic

Contact Person: Alvaro Venturelli, Rodrigo Venturelli, Melanie Golba
Phone: 905.659.2572
Email: info@planborganicfarms.ca
Website: www.planborganicfarms.ca
  • Fruit: Apples, muskmelon, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, watermelon
  • Vegetables: Asparagus, green beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, fiddleheads, garlic, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rutabaga, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomatoes, turnip, zucchini
  • Asian Vegetables: Bok choy, mustard greens, napa, snow pea shoots
  • Herbs: Basil, oregano, thyme, mint, cilantro/coriander, parsley, dill, chives

Posh Nosh Farm
Description: Shake the hand that feeds you! On farm fruit and vegetables sales 7 days a week. Check our website for availability.
Location: 383 Book Road West, Ancaster
On Highway 403 West, turn South onto Highway 6. Turn right on Book Road West.
Hours: Open year 'round. Daily 10am - dusk
Contact Person: Rick MacCormack and Stan Jackson
Phone: 905-975-7754
Email: rick3528@gmail.com
Website: www.poshnoshfarm.com
  • Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries
  • Vegetables: Sweet corn, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, onions, carrots, beans, cabbage, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini
  • Herbs: Some herbs
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey

Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery
Description: Come visit our 200+ year old family farm which backs onto the Niagara Escarpment.
Location: 1468 Highway #8, Winona
Take the QEW east towards Niagara and turn off at exit 78. Keep to your right and at the first lights turn left. Farm will be on right side.
Hours:
  • Wine Retail Shop: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
  • Farm Animals and Train Rides: May - October 10am - 5pm
  • Please call for fruit availability and pick-your-own hours
Farm Features: Country-style kitchen and licensed cafe, winery, train rides over looking 110 acres of healthy farm land, monthly fruit festivals
Contact Person: Carolyn Puddicombe, Kim Seager, and Holly Gonsalves
Phone: 905-643-1015
Fax: 905.643.0938
Email: info@puddicombefarms.com
Website: www.puddicombefarms.com
  • Fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, apples, grapes
  • Vegetables: Pumpkin
  • Breads and Baked Goods: Pies, baked goods
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple syrup, sauces, marinades
  • Other: Wine, cider, gift baskets

Shearlea Acres
Description: Farm fresh produce from our farm to your table!
Location: 3826 Highway 99 (Governor's Road), Lynden
1/2 Kilometer west of Lynden Road
Hours: Open year 'round Daily 10am - 6pm
Farm Features: Annual CornFest (August), Make your own Scarecrow (October), Pumpkin Carving Event (October) Please call for details
Contact Person: Earle and Sharron Clugston
Phone: 519-647-2415
Fax: 519.647.3786
Email: shearlea.acres@sympatico.ca
  • Fruit: Rhubarb
  • Vegetables: Asparagus, sweet corn, potatoes, fingerlings, cabbage, broccoli, onions, beets, pickling cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, pumpkin
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple syrup
  • Other: Birdseed, cornstalks, straw, fall decor

Simpler Thyme Organic Farm
Description: Homegrown diversity is our specialty!
Location:
  • 1749 Highway 6 North, R.R.#2, Hamilton
    Just south of Highway 97
  • Dundas Farmers Market
  • Makers Market
Hours:
  • Farm gates sales: Thursdays 7am - 7pm
  • Dundas Farmers Market: Thursdays 3pm - 7pm
  • Makers Market at the Christ Church Cathedral: Fridays 3pm - 6pm
Contact Person: Ann Lanigan
Phone: 905-659-1576
Fax: 905.659.0531
Email: simpler_thyme@hotmail.com
  • Fruit: Gooseberries, currants, grapes, melons, rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries
  • Vegetables: Asparagus, artichoke, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, fiddleheads, nettle, garlic, leeks, lettuce, okra, onions, mustard greens, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, squash, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, sweet potatoes, zucchini
  • Asian Vegetables: Bok choy, daikon
  • Herbs: Some herbs
  • Eggs: Eggs
  • Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Maple syrup

Tigchelaar Apple Farm
Description: On farm sales and food box programs.
Location: 268 Puslinch Townline, Puslinch
From Highway 6 North, take a right turn onto Maddaugh Road. Continue onto Puslinch Townline.
Hours: Open August - April Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm
Contact Person: John and Claire Tigchelaar
Phone: 905-659-3659
Email: jonnytig@gmail.com
  • Fruit: Apples, raspberries
  • Vegetables: Squash, pumpkins, onions, carrots, tomatoes
  • Herbs: Some herbs
  • Other: Cider

Waterhall Farm
Description: Offering fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs and cut flowers
Location: 1413 Brock Road, R.R. #4, Dundas
From Highway 6 North turn left onto Safari Road/Regional Road 501. Turn right onto Brock Road/Regional Road 504.
Hours: May - October Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 7pm
Farm Features: Take a leisurely stroll through our gardens; visit our shop offering fine antiques and vintage collectibles; an antique farm machinery museum; petting zoo on weekends
Contact Person: John & Jill Flechl
Phone: 905-659-0958
Email: lancome@sympatico.ca
Website: www.waterhallfarm.ca
  • Fruit: Cantaloupe, watermelon
  • Vegetables: Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, leeks, lettuces, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, spinach, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini
  • Herbs: Garlic, lavender, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme

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