There is not enough we can say about this farm…read more The Frasers are such nice people. Salt of the earth folks who work hard to keep us all fed with healthy produce. Their Honeycrisp variety of apple is sublime. It is a crunchy, sweet but slightly tart eating apple. We go through 10 pound bags like crazy. Their apple supply dwindles around November to early December. You can also pick up frozen blueberry and apple pies made by Mrs. Fraser. They produce cider and are showcasing a new carbonated rhubarb and strawberry fizzy drink. Our farmers deserve our thanks and praise.

We came here for apple picking after seeing the lines at Chudleigh's and were so glad we did. They…read morehave almost all the trees that chudleigh's does without the crowds and lines. It was a much better experience. We walked through the grounds, took a trailer tractor ride and picked 24/32 apples (I honestly don't remember) but it was a really fun experience and it was so nice to be in nature. After apple picking we ordered some hot apple cider and it tasted delicious. The orchard also has sunflower fields, and cornfields in addition to all of the apple trees. Would we return? Absolutely!!!

I was disappointed for the following reasons: - the woman…read morebehind the counter was not particularly friendly - we weren't allowed to see or choose the apples we wanted from the store. We had to select the varieties sight unseen. Then the staff member bagged them for us. Even at Food Basics or Loblaws, I get to choose my own apples. - we couldn't browse the jams, ciders, honey and other products available. Everything is inside the store but us! We weren't allowed in. I realize there's a pandemic on but other farms and markets allow you to see what you are buying up close. - the prices aren't great - there were no goats. We were told this is the first year that's the case; no explanation was given. They had a few chickens. When we asked where they were the staff member pointed in a vague direction. Please reread my first comment about the lack of friendliness! Positives: - the apples were fresh and tasted good - there's adequate parking.

There has been criticism regarding this farm which is not deserved. Bob Myers has always gone out…read moreof his way to accommodate his customers. Even when COVID was raging he found a way to make his orchard work. Unfortunately this farm is now closed and our family misses it -- a lot!! They had the best apples anywhere, they had wonderful staff, their 'mums they brought in from a local farmer were fabulous. No you don't chose the apples. You get what is in the bushel, 1/2 bushel. If you want to chose go to a grocery store. The farm is closed for the season. Good health to Barb and Bob. What a joy it was to visit every fall on a must say - a lot of occasions!! We miss you.

I really enjoy this market. This year they have moved the vendors inside the small arms building…read more It is nice to be out of the hot sun. Inside it is cool, spacious, naturally lit, and has accessible inclusive washrooms. There is a nice selection of premium produce, baked treats, meats, cheeses, local distilleries, and local craft artisans. I believe some vendors rotate every other wk. We regularly get the cookies and scones from Happy Baker. I love the fresh strawberries and cherries when they are in season. We enjoy samples too and picked up some fancy cheeses. They have room for more vendors inside. Aside from coffee and cookies, the food is mainly for take home. It would be nice to have brunch options because the backyard is a beautiful shady picnic spot. There is plenty of parking and the lake is a short walk away.

[Apostrophe talk - start] I got this listing changed from…read moreFarmer's Market to Farmers' Market. As of late, I have been thinking about apostrophes and there are two correct methods here: - Farmers' Market (genitive), which is how Lakeview Farmers' Market employs the apostrophe. A bunch of farmers belong to this market. - Farmers Market (attributive). Farmers may not all own the market, but the word acts as an adjective to identify the market type. Farmer's Market would indicate that it's a market for a single farmer, which is usually not the case. Or, it could be my friend, Mr Farmer, who owns this market. He doesn't, though. He's still in the IT field! [Apostrophe talk - end] Last Sunday, I dropped by Lakeview Farmers' Market and did some damage during the brief hour that I was here. It was rare for me to be out on a Sunday, but I'm so glad that I did. This market is open from May 30 to October 10, 2021. Its hours are from 10 am till 2 pm. It's roughly fifteen minutes by car from my workplace. It's simply driving southbound on Dixie Road until there isn't any road left. I got there at 1 pm. I didn't have any difficulty finding a prime parking spot steps away from the entrance, likely because I got here towards the end of its Sunday operation. There were many volunteers present. One was waving me into the market itself as I drove in. It puzzled me. I actually asked him whether he was signalling me to park in the first row, because his hand gesture was saying something totally different. He confirmed my suspicion. I backed into a spot and then headed over to the market. There is an informational booth with pretty flowers. You can pick up details about local events and more there. Art of Bean sells coffee and proceeds to go running the market. I love that concept. It's too bad that I'm not a coffee drinker to support that cause more. Instead, I'm definitely a shopper and bought more stuff than I had anticipated! This market has quite the variety, from whiskey and beer, to jams and samosas. It's a small market compared to some that I have visited, but it's mighty in quality and heart. I racked up the following goodies on my market visit: - A bottle of blackcurrant kombucha from Cathy's kombucha - Chanterelle and oyster mushrooms from Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms - Lemon shortbread cookies from Shanny's Shortbread Cookies - A chocolate croissant from Tatsu's Bread - Low-sugar peach jam from Joanne's Urban Pantry I have consumed everything. Top notch. So good. I need to return! I'm out of most items and the week's not over! Perhaps I enjoyed this visit more because I hadn't been to a market in a while. It's quite the gem in Mississauga. I'm so glad that I dropped by and hope to again soon. (293)

Fruits, vegetables and pies etc. I great spirit ! Enjoy visiting them, specially during fall.read more

I love markets, I really do. I never would've discovered this market if my aunt didn't live 5…read moreminutes away. It's adorable! The market runs from June - October and runs along Main Street North and Main Street South. It only runs from 7am - 1pm, so make sure to get there early so you don't miss out on all the fresh goodies. It was a beautiful June day when I stopped by and the weather was perfect! There were plenty of local vendors displaying a variety of products - empanadas, arepas, ice cream, fruits, veggies, breads, and so much more! My aunt and I split a chicken pupusa, which is an El Salvadorian flatbread topped w/ a variety of meats/veggies. It's similar to an arepa if you've had that before. I LOVED it. It was fun to watch them knead the dough, throw it in the fryer and make it fresh right in front of you. We also grabbed some ice cream and some empanadas, all of which were delicious and perfect for the warm June day. One of my flaws (or good qualities...depends who you are) is wanting to buy every single market vendor product I see, especially if it's food. This market was no exception - everything looked delicious! Luckily, I had my grandma around to keep me in check...although she isn't much better than me. If I'm back to visit my fam in the GTA in the summer again, I'll definitely be coming back here.

My review is similar to my Yelp experience. I bought a bottle of apple peach jam during my visit…read more I love a good road trip. I love driving, but the traffic on 400-series highways on the weekend can be brutal. Yesterday, I decided to go drop by Backed by Bees in Burlington. I was in Barrie. I left at 4 pm. Backed by Bees closes at 6 pm on Saturday. Am I crazy? That's a rhetorical question, but I'll answer it for you. Yes! What time did I get there? 5:55 pm. OMG! I parked next to the main entrance. I probably made my own parking spot, but I was the only person there besides two other cars in the lot. My guess was that they were owned by staff members. I love the look of this business as you drive up the country road. It's yellow, bright, and modular. You simply can't miss it! I walked up the steps while admiring the plants and cute patio area. I heard voices. No, not in my head, from inside the store. I was happy. I opened the door and was greeted by two staff members. I was so relieved! I thanked them for being open and checked in with the nice woman. She let me know that I could choose two meads from the fridge: hopped and cherry. She was also kind to say that I could take my time browsing. Yay! I loved everything that I saw, from cheese and jams, to nicely crafted wooden boards for charcuterie boards. From pet food, to medium veggie bundles, you can find the coolest items for you or a gift for someone cool. I especially was enamoured by mason jar pump caps. Brilliant! I picked out my two cans of mead. I fell in love with the jams and got a bottle of apple peach. I was so excited. Dave, the owner, helped check me out. He asked if I had had mead before. Coincidentally, I had a mead-tasting session at Ontario Honey Creations a few hours ago. Dave and those owners know each other, and he let me know that his mead isn't as strictly made as theirs, and that his is closer to a cider or cooler. That's so me that it works! He was delightful to chat with. He was so understanding with my drive down, as he has family members who did the same run earlier in the day. He let me know that his store is three weeks old. I love the minimalistic, modular design. It's pleasing to these eyes. He also indicated that he's working on installing taps in his store, so that people can drink mead out on the patio and have that bar vibe. I love that it, especially in the countryside. I paid for my bottle of jam with a debit card. We had problems getting the tap to work, so I inserted it into the device on the counter. Success! I got my receipt texted to save some paper. I thanked them both for staying open a bit later for me. I truly appreciated it! They left shortly afterwards. I ended up taking some outdoor photos and soaking up everything in a slower fashion before getting into my car to drive eastbound. I have only had the hopped mead so far. I dig it! Dave suggested that it's best when chilled and it is. It hit the spot on a cooler summer night. I am a fan and will return. I appreciated the mead, chat, and humanness on Saturday. I had a terrific experience despite blowing into the store like a madwoman. It was great visiting a part of Burlington that I knew nothing about beforehand. (324)

What a gem in the outskirts of Milton/Burlington! I came here for a yelp elite event and was…read moregreeted by the nicest staff. They were quite busy at 1pm on a Saturday but had time to give me a quick run down of their products. Backed by Bees is on a BEE-utiful plot of well landscaped land. The actual store building is made from shipping crates painted a bashful bright yellow. You'll see it as you drive down Appleby. They have a curation of many local goods that focuses on honey from food to soaps. They have their own pretty painted hive boxes in the back near a big beautiful oak tree you can sit by while you enjoy their honey mead! Of course there are bees buzzing around but they didn't bother me much. Just be calm and they won't.. bug you. At the back they have beautiful sunflowers and other small flowers that line their field for the bees to pollenate. I'd recommend this stop for a cute date with great photo ops. I enjoyed their hopped honey mead by the tree which was well balanced in terms of sweet and tartness. Easily drinkable for a hot summer day.

* I would not book another event at Andrews' farm, very difficult to deal with the event planner…read moreand farm store manager * Many other farms in the area with much nicer facilities and staff

Great location and fun. Let's you bring dogs…read more Don't eat the food though. It's nice that they have kids running it but my burger and sausage were burnt and dry. Burger was also heavily freezer burned. Unservable.

Great country store , friendly staff, just about everything you need and then some…read more Check it out, fresh apples year round, you won't be disappointed ! Martin

I fell in love with this store. My sister, son and I were on vacation and just driving around…read morebefore we going to the airport. We stumbled upon this shop. First of all this is the cutest country store I've been to. it is very neatly organized and prices are clearly marked. There are many types of apples available to purchase and different sizes of bags so you buy what you need/want. There were all types of jams, butters, frozen berries, apple and pear chips, syrup and so much more. They offer hot cider samples which was appreciated on a cold, windy day. There were many things to find, I picked up some maple syrup, an apple pie, and some dried cinnamon apple chips. The prices were very fair in my opinion and the employees were very friendly. Overall this store was an unexpected surprise and I loved stopping in.

My first farmers market visit of the year! Got lots of lovely fresh produce such as:…read moreVeg: - eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans Fruit: - cherries, peaches, golden plums And much more seasonal produce. I love to support local farmers who work hard to provide us with these tasty and Ontario grown fruits and veg! The location is perfect as it is a short distance from square one in central mississauga. Can't wait to go back.

Oooooh-Emmmmm-Geeeeee!!! Sooooooo happy is me!…read more On my way home from work this morning I stopped by the market and now I'm absolutely on a sensory high!!! Some of the stands aren't actually from farms (from what I hear) but just people that buy large quantities of produce and go to market to sell it. I didn't buy anything from those guys. I DID, however, buy from a bunch of different families/farmers. It was so wicked cool! I was really overwhelmed by the size of the setup and the number of stands. I most appreciated the guys that offered samples of their fruits and veggies. In fact, I wound up just saying "yes" to buying everything they fed me as I took each euphoric bite. I'm not gonna lie... not all of the vendors are very friendly. I actually felt that the majority were not so. That was a bit of a letdown. But I spent enough time passing through the lanes and chatting with a handful of people that I still had a warm and welcoming experience. The market is open Friday and Sunday from about 7 or 8 am until about 4 or whenever they pack up and will run to October. I know where I will be doing my shopping for the next couple of months!