Fall is officially here! Apple picking is a cherished autumn tradition and one of our favourite seasonal date ideas. As the summer heat gives way to cooler temperatures, orchards around the Ottawa area come alive with fresh apples, delicious cider, fun wagon rides, and wholesome farm fun!
We’ve rounded up a few apple orchards around Ottawa that you can visit this season to start your fall dates off right!
At Orléans Fruit Farm, apple picking season goes right until the end of September offering apple varieties such as Lobo, MacIntosh, Cortland, and Empire.
The farm also offers fresh apple cider, delicious candy apples, a fun play area for kids, and fruit and vegetable stands.
During our visit this year, the Projet 64 Mini Donuts Caravan was also onsite serving up hot and fresh mini donuts!
Address: 1399 St. Joseph Blvd, Orléans, Ontario
Hours of operation: Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-5pm
Season: September 1-30, 2023
Ferme Dagenais is a biodynamic farm that offers organic and natural products, including a wide variety of apples. Their apple varieties include Bright Gold, Freedom, Nova Easy Grow, Nova Mac, Liberty, and Purple Passion. Did we mention that you’ll be picking apples along the most adorable roaming farm animals?!
You can also shop local products at Le Tournesol including organic meat, eggs, and honey.
Address: 1155 Stevens Road, Embrun, Ontario
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday (September 10th, 17th, and 24th) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Season: August-October 2023 (often sold out by the end of September)
Cost: Please contact 613-448-3167 for information. Remember to bring your own bags!
Apple Stock Orchard is located just a short drive south of Ottawa in the beautiful, historic town of North Dundas. Their orchard offers many lower hanging branches that allow the whole family to pick their own McIntosh apples.
You can also indulge in some fall favourite treats during your visit including candy apples, cider, and local honey.
Address: 1341 Merkley Road, North Dundas, Ontario
Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week
Season: September 2, 2023 onwards
Mountain Orchards is a go-to apple picking spot for Ottawans and for good reason! Apart from their variety of U-Pick apple trees, they also offer many free family-friendly activities. Enjoy a day exploring the corn mazes, straw jumps, wagon rides, and forest trails and end your visit with some festive apple cider donuts!
Cortland, Spartan, and McIntosh apples are currently available for picking.
Address: 10175 Clark Rd, Mountain, Ontario
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. during apple season
Season: End of August to Mid-October 2023
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