It gets better every year here!…read more This year we enjoyed another great afternoon here while the weather continued this heat wave. Admission changed to $10 a person and the 10 or 20 lb bags with no premium prices. They added a new corn maze in a new spot, parking lots are centralised and a tractor will take you to the furthest hills for Gala & HoneyCrisp. The tractor runs often and there's lots of space to bring wagons and strollers. The farm obstacle run in next to a corn kernel play area, shielded by a converted silo. The kids had a blast in here! Digging with sand toys and lots of space to swim in the corn kernels. I'm sure all parents loved it wasn't dirty like sand but just corn dust. The cafe kiosk is next to the kids play area so one can enjoy hot cider($3), cider donuts or other pastries while the kids play. There lots of big old trees to give shade to take a break from this hot afternoon. Lots of portapotty around and wash sinks at the play area, parking lot and top of the picking hill. The corn maze is themed for Minecraft, so hay bales or wooden crates and painted and stacked for photo ops. Lots of pumpkins decorations and photo ops. There's a bouncy farm animal toy penned off for kids to bounce and ride on. Really creative idea and such fun watching them all looking like they're bucking broncos. More animals added onto the farm, llamas, sheep and these cute shaggy cattle. Tip: save your apple core or fallen apples from the picking orchard to feed the animals at the end, they really do appreciate it! It might be further for some but it's an easy, scenic afternoon drive. I love how it's busy but not crowded like the ones closer to Toronto.

There were plenty of strawberries to pick, and they were incredibly sweet and fresh. I also liked…read morethat the admission price includes a 2-litre basket, which is a nice bonus compared to other farms where you have to pay extra. The farm was well organized, and we had a great time picking. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun strawberry-picking outing!

We went apple picking the first weekend it opened and the Gala apples (my favourite) were…read moreplentiful. With the $13 per person entry, you get to pick your own pumpkin or squash. They also have a few animals, a playground, a tractor ride, a little store and a place to get snacks. Parking is plentiful with two parking lots. The only downside - the crowds! It was so busy that we decided to forego the playground, as there were too many people for it to be an enjoyable experience.

Came for a field trip... please read their web page this is a hidden gem. All the staff are so…read morefriendly and sweet. Loved it! Small gift shop for cold drinks bags of chips. Maple syrup some Jared items. Nestled imbetween 2 other great farms hy hope and white feather. Incredible way to spend the day.

Robintide farms is located in the green area of North Maple, and I would not have expected to find…read morethis gem just minutes away from the bustling area of Vaughan. It's the perfect juxtaposition of a crazy mall/amusement park insanity and the most peaceful experience. I went for the strawberry picking with my family and will definitely be coming again and again. Decided it should just be a family tradition at this rate. The prices are great and the fields have PLENTY of strawberries to pick. There was also garlic, potatoes, peas, and my personal favourite, wildflowers. I could easily spend a whole day here. It was super accessible and quaint but beautiful. Thank you for an amazing day out, and the most delicious strawberries.

I went to Robintide Farms with my child and family today for strawberry picking and we had an…read moreamazing time! We got the 2L basket and filled it to the brim with strawberries. My one year old came out with red strawberry stains all over his face so I think it's safe to say that he had the most fun. The farm is so very nice; they also had potato picking, flower picking, garlic picking and even green peas. The 2L basket was $15.

I remembered this place, because I had been here long time ago. It's still the same here. But, we…read morecame here a bit late that lavender was almost gone. We made the reservation online for 12pm on Saturday. We arrived a bit late, but not that many people around. The lavender bushes were low and some of them were re-planted. And they have different kinds of lavender. We learned something about lavender today. There is a playground for my kids to play together. We sat under the shade nicely. The lake was huge, we don't have time to explore the lake.

I love the homey and rustic set up of Christel Lake Lavender…read more I know lately there is all these commercialization of Lavender farms to be a tourist attraction. Put in some Instagrammable backdrop and charge visitor a premium admission so they can do all the selfies and post it online. I have to thanks Christel Lake Lavender for opening up their property and share with the public. There is no admission fees at all to visit. One might argue where is the Lavender field? But the set up of this farm is more educational with different varieties of lavender planted. There are even a play area for kids. Picnic areas with a pop up "restaurant" if you want to grab a bite. Trails to walk around the lake. All these for free?! Property is well maintained and you can tell the owner is proud of his farm. Check in at the gift shop if you want a private tour around the property. They also host private events and weddings. The lake is just the perfect back drop for photographs for that special day. I love and support local business. So I highly recommend you to visit Christel Lake Lavender when you in the Port Perry area and check out what they offers.

We had a wonderful family day at Carma Farms! It's one of the most affordable family-friendly…read moreattractions we've visited, with admission at only $2 per person and reasonably priced animal feed buckets. Our toddler loved feeding the goats, sheep, cows, and chickens, and the sand play area kept her entertained for even longer. The farm is well laid out with plenty of shaded areas, which made walking around comfortable on a warm day. We also enjoyed browsing the farm market and picking up some fresh local products before heading home. The cute farm theme and friendly atmosphere made for a fun and memorable outing. The only thing we would love to see added in the future is a small food and drink stand, as we could have easily spent a few more hours there. Overall, a great value for families with young children, and we'll definitely be back!

I have never visited Carma Farms; this review is based on my experience communicating with them…read more I accidentally emailed Carma Farms (they were open on my browser with another farm) while trying to contact a different farm about their "Yome" glamping facility. I asked whether I could bring my 15-year-old cat (because I did not want to leave him with a cat sitter). I received a response saying it would be "incredibly cruel," that my cat would likely be killed within a week, and that cats don't live much past 15. I immediately explained that I had contacted the wrong farm and was asking about an overnight stay elsewhere. I said that I regretted contacting this farm precisely because the language in the email reflected the language in the FAQ of the website, confirming my distaste. Despite this, I was then told, "I regret that you own a cat and you want to give it away" and that they would like to take my cat "to save it from you." This was extremely presumptuous and inappropriate. I was already put off by the condescending tone of the website FAQ, including the wording "Please don't feed your fingers to our animals." Unfortunately, my direct interaction reinforced that impression. I was offended by the morally superior and presumptuous response I received, and I told the sender of this email to go away. Regardless, Carma Farms kept emailing me toxic messages. I hope to god I never forget this exchange and accidentally visit these people at their farm. I'm very disturbed.

What a treat to be able to visit a sunflower farm so close to the city! There was plenty of space…read morefor parking (free) and the farm was easy to find. Though initially, they were going to open till Aug 10, the staff member let us know that because peak blossoms were done, they would likely be closing early on the 8th (when we visited) or 9th. I appreicated the thoughtfulness. There are plenty of photo spots here, from tractors to swings. Though the fields closer to the parking lot were starting to look a little bare, the inner fields were still colourful and in full bloom. Really enjoyed their setup, and their price is so reasonable too (only $10!). Based on this year, I think I will come a little earlier in the season next year, but mother nature will do what she does, so we'll see.

We visited this sunflower farm just one day before they closed for the summer season. A lot of the…read moreflowers had already wilted, but there were still plenty of beautiful spots for photos. I appreciated that the staff let us know about this beforehand at the entrance and asked if we still wanted to go in. It's nice having a sunflower farm this close to Markham--I'll probably be back again next year.

This year I joined the farm produce bin program it runs from June till October…read more You have to pre register. Two thumbs up, love it, so glad I did it!!! It's wonderful having fresh go to veg all week long for my family!

We love Round the Bend farm! Farm animals include cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, alpaca ?,…read moreducks, peacock, rabbits, etc. The rabbits are closer to the house and there are some adorable baby bunnies! There's also a large area for sunflowers and pumpkin patch. Kids would enjoy the maze and large bumpy slide. Market: amazing variety. I am afraid to go inside especially the baked goods area. Everything is orderly and fresh. Going to buy all my veggies here from now on. RTBF also has a CSA program where vegetables can be delivered/picked up (curbside available) until early November. The portions and variety are amazing! We're so happy to have joined. Price was also very reasonable. Everything is always so fresh and tastes amazing. Our favourite are the cherry tomatoes. I have been eating them like candy! Some CSA items have been in our fridge for over a week and still looking fresh. A weekly letter is sent to give us ideas of what to make or maybe frozen for later. One of the perks of being in the CSA bin program is that admission to the farm is complimentary and we can come back anytime! Perfect if you have kids in the family. They also give you some veggies to feed the animals. Lots of parking. You can park on the grass if the gravel lot is full. Staff are very nice and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back soon!