The Best Pick Your Own Farms
π± Hamilton and its surrounding areas are known for their abundance of apple orchards and farms that offer a pick-your-own experience. Here are some of the top farms to visit:
Myers Apple Farm
π Myers Apple Farm is a family-owned and operated farm located in Copetown, just west of Hamilton. This farm offers a wide variety of apples, as well as other fruits and vegetables, for picking. They also have a bakery on-site, where visitors can enjoy fresh pies and muffins made with locally sourced ingredients.
Carluke Orchards
π Carluke Orchards is located in Ancaster and is a popular spot for apple picking in the Hamilton area. With 13 different varieties of apples available, visitors can pick their own fresh fruit straight from the trees. They also offer pick-your-own pumpkins and squash in the fall. Be sure to check their website for a predicted picking schedule.
The Apple Orchard
π³ The Apple Orchard, located in Winona, is a family-owned and operated farm that offers a wide variety of apples for picking, including Honeycrisp and Gala. Visitors can also enjoy wagon rides, walking trails, and hay barns. Kids will love the miniature ponies and 1960s tractors. The farm also sells apple cider and other gourmet food items.
Luna Farms
π· Luna Farms is a small, organic farm located in Binbrook, just east of Hamilton. This farm offers pick-your-own apples, as well as other fruits and vegetables, including plums and grapes. Visitors can also enjoy live music and other seasonal activities.
Brantwood Farm
π° Brantwood Farm is located in Brantford, just a short drive from Hamilton. In addition to apple picking, visitors can enjoy a corn maze, tractor rides, and other fall activities. The farm also offers locally sourced produce and baked goods, including apple cider and pies.
βοΈ Pricing and staff can vary from farm to farm, so be sure to check each farmβs website or call ahead for more information. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. And donβt forget to bring a container for your freshly picked apples!
