What a fun way to spend an autumn afternoon. Lots of fun activities for the little ones.read more

A once every summer drive to Springridge never disappoints. A well-run operation from the farm to…read moretheir own branding of jarred comestibles, which we drive out for every summer. Their BBQ sauces are literally like home made, including relishes, jams, chutneys, etc. Lots of activities for children, great café and croissants for the adults. Nice crowd frequenting this place. We always enjoy visiting. Their store carries lots of bits and pieces for the home, reminiscent of Cracker Barrel in the US.

We had a wonderful experience with the friendly farm animals at Cherry Lane Acres. We spent an hour…read morefeeding and interacting with the alpacas, goats, sheep, donkey and pony. All of the animals were very happy and it was obvious that they are well-loved. They were all sweet and gentle, and really seemed to enjoy spending time with us. Highly recommend giving them a visit!

Amazing time for the kids! The animals are friendly and well kept. Was such a great time not having…read moreto be in a big crowd for the kids to feed the goats and pet the pony. We will be doing this again as it was such a great experience. We can't wait until our next visit. The owner was so wonderful. She told the kids all the names of the animals and was just overall lovely. Great experience - So much better than we could have asked for. Thank you again!

Time travelled back to 1914 one afternoon. So peaceful and serene looking at life in the early…read more1900s, especially the cool the artifacts. It takes about 2 hours to explore the grounds starting with the entrance from the Region of Waterloo Museum which is connected to the Doon Heritage Village on Huron Road. Staff are wonderful at answering questions and showing how the old tools and equipment were used back then. Some of the old tools are just rock solid and will last forever. Wood was the primary construction materials used for building. This explains why fire insurance was a fast growing business. Insurance companies in the Region thrived and made the economy grow in that sector for years to come. The Martin House is beautifully decorated inside and out. The family was of Old Order Mennonite religion. There were very conservative colour schemes used, and no mirrors were allowed in the home! The Old Post Office is connected to a custom tailor service in the same building. Our hostess explained how the one man operation (tailor and postmaster) was in charge of both businesses. Suits were made to order and were outfitted with ties and cuff links. It was a profitable venture until the Eaton's catalogue business became more popular. The Dry Goods Grocery Store is "stocked" with canned goods and non-perishables such as soap and laundry detergent. Brand names included McCormicks and Heinz. Homes were equipped with a cast iron stove that kept the premises warmer in the winter months. Check out the feet of the stoves which were designed like ones you would find on vintage pianos. Very enjoyable afternoon spent and we learned a lot about early life and hard work of the German community and how it all started in Kitchener (then known as Berlin).

From the owner: The year 1914 comes to life at Doon Heritage Village…read more Doon Heritage Village, located at the Waterloo Region Museum, is a 60 acre living history village that includes 23 historic buildings, and two farms with farm animals. Costume interpreters greet visitors in the historic buildings. Special events and activities throughout the village's May 1 to December 23 season. Doon Heritage Village is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 to Labour Day. Hours vary from Labour Day to Dec. 23 - check the museum's website for public hours in the fall. The village is closed from December 24 to April 30.

**Review for their pick your own strawberry**…read more The price for 2018 is $6/kg, which I remembered it was $5/kg when I last went here for the 2016 strawberry season. They have a pretty large strawberry field for customers to pick from. You can either bring your own container to buy a basket from them, and they will weight your strawberries at the end to determine the cost. There is no time limit of how long you stay in the field to pick, and they have free parking on site. It appears that this year the yield was lower than usual, as the strawberries were mostly smaller than the ones I picked back in 2016. However, they still taste really good despite the smaller size. The strawberries go back fairly quickly, so you should eat them within a day or two after picking, or store them in the freezer to make smoothies. They also have other produce available for picking, which I think corn is coming up later in July. You can go on their website to see what's available and the prices. They also have a market on the other side of the street for customers to buy fresh produce from, much like a farmers market

A recent bus day trip included a stop at this market and it was a delightful little place. Lots of…read morepreserves, fresh baked goods, produce and even some frozen options. There is also gelato and ice cream offerings. I got myself a strawberry sundae that hit the spot. I also picked up some ambrosia apples, an unique maple chipotle pepper seasoning, red pepper jelly, strawberry cream honey (!!) and a corn dip. The last thing I hesitated on until a customer said it was amazing. Sold! I bought a frozen one to survive a bit longer and I haven't tried it yet, but considering the enjoyment of everything else, I trust it will be good. My sister got some fresh corn on the cob and her whole family wished she brought home more. So if you're in the area, do yourself a favour and see what Herrie's has to offer.

Owner was very passionate and super nice. The tour was very fun and the alpacas are very cute…read more Totally worth the money and we had a very fun time learning about alpacas. The stories of the individual alpacas were adorable and memorable. The owner was very excited to answer our questions. Feeding the alpacas and touching them was such a great experience. Would totally recommend to anyone looking for something fun to do!

From the owner: Looking for a unique experience?…read more Come meet our alpacas up close and personal. For a truly unique experience come meet our alpacas up close and personal - you'll be amazed at how unique each alpaca is. Get the whole family involved with our family-oriented tours are suitable for all ages. For the majority of your private tour you will be able to interact directly with the alpacas. You'll get to handle, pet and feed them treats as well as take lots of selfies with the alpacas. Be sure to bring a camera as crias (baby alpacas) are very photogenic! You'll also be entertained with lots of interesting and amusing stories. Be sure to ask questions too.

Great place to bring the kids!…read more Corn pit, slides, climb hay bales, corn maze, sunflower fields, animals and Apple (and Pears) picking, tractor rides! We had a lot of fun. They also have a snack shack, boiled corn, coffee cookies, muffins etc. Friendly staff

Great source for turkey in the KW region, stocking turkey and various turkey products year-round as…read morewell as maple syrup! Friendly service and lots of pointers on how to roast that turkey. We found the pricing to be better than the local supermarkets.

From the owner: Growing GMO Free Turkeys and Organic Maple Syrup Open Fri…read more from 2 to 7 pm. We are open other days by appointment only. Please call 519-741-1447

They have the best radishes ever. Just hot enough and plenty of them. Pepperonis are great also.read more

The best local farmers market open year round! Kale, parsley, squash, cilantro, garlic, lemons,…read morelimes, organic free range poultry, eggs, dairy, and fresh pies!