Just went there today over a long weekend. Not too crowded and I like that there is no entry free…read more You pay $20 for 20 lbs bag and can pick your own apples and pears. They have a variety of veggies as well such as zucchini, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, etc. Call them to get an automate msg with what they currently have in season. Definitely recommend as a fun weekend or family activity.

I've been going here every fall for the last 3 years at least! And this year I was sorely…read moredisappointed with my honey crisp apples. You don't get to pick them. They are already bagged but they were not honey crisp apples. Not sweet, not big like honey crisp. And yes they cost more. ...I'm updating this because someone bought me some honey crisp and they are all smaller this year...honey crisp are notoriously large apples but very sweet. These too were smallish but I still thought they were sweeter...I'm giving this place the benefit of a doubt that maybe it was just this year...not hot enough at the right time? ....I'm not an apple grower so I can't say why they were inferior than other years. On another note if give 4 stars just picking their other apples is wonderful. Gala, red delicious, courtland. They have a huge variety which is great! Plus in the back they have produce you can pick too. Convenient if you live near Brampton. But I'll be looking for a new place since I want both types of apples

A fun place to check out during their sunflower field season and harvest season. Perfect for…read morefamilies. I like that you can reserve spots online so it doesn't become overly crowded. Something about being at a farm takes me back to my childhood. Great for kids, a fun day out, highly recommend going at least once!

"this place makes me so happy!"…read more This place is amazing. Everything is so affordable and sweet. We arrived on a thanksgiving monday and it was quite busy. We also went in late season so the only apples we were allowed to pick were empire apples (good nonetheless)! Entrance fee was $3 and there was a tractor ride, corn maze, and small farm with chickens/rabbits and goats I believe. There is a beautiful cute shop with homemade jams which are delicious and raw honey. It's a great place to go with family and such a fun time! Lots of fun to see and explore. Now on the next adventure....

Cute farm that's a lot more lowkey which I really loved. We stopped by for their fall fest pumpkin…read morepatch. There was a corn maze, a haunted forest walk, tractor rides, animals, and many photo opportunities and games. They had a really nice cafe with lots of drink options and snacks. They roast their own coffee and bags come in many flavours. Lots of fun. I hope to come back for sunflower season.

Came with the family to see the sunflower farm and it was such a fun experience! We arrived for…read more10am on a Wednesday and it was great - empty and before the summer heat rolled in. There's a lot of walking, so as much as it is accessible, it's does require some mobility when coming with elders. On the bright side, there are photo ops close to the front so you can get some snapshots without moving into the fields too much. There is also a wee little forested area you can walk through. It's covered in massive trees to get away from the August sun, but be ware of mosquitos!

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.

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

My friend was excited to visit this farm for the first time to view the sunflowers, even though it…read morewas a bit late in the season. I have to say, it was very far, but once we reached the outer skirts of Mississauga into Milton, I found the drive very peaceful. The farm is on 165 acres of escarpment countryside, and the current admission is $12/per person over the age of 5 years old. There were plenty of parking spots on the grassy areas, and washrooms are available. Inside the main building is a winery and shop that sells homemade goodies, including tarts, pies, jams, drinks, fresh fruits ... but on the pricey side! I personally can't imagine paying $18.50 for a pie made with lard. A bbq lunch is available on weekends. Note that you can't bring outside food onto the grounds. We brought a lunch but ended up tailgating. We missed the berry picking season (sold by weight), but I was pleasantly surprised to see many chickens running around right at my feet! The baby goats were adorable. They also had pigs, ducks, sheep, and other animals. There were plenty of beautiful dahlias ($2 each), but some of the sunflowers were wilting. In hindsight, early August would have been ideal. We came on a cloudy day but still captured some nice photos. We had an enjoyable afternoon.

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.

We wanted to do something fun with the kids this weekend and decided to check out some apple…read moreorchards. The first one we went to, The Apple Orchard, had a 2 hour wait to get in. See my brief review on that page. We drove past many farms along Derry, so we stopped at Applevale. Unlike some farms that charge both an admission fee and charge for the apples picked, Applevale only requires you to spend a minimum of $20 on apples to gain entry. In terms of Covid precautions, there weren't any except for one sign to stay 2m apart and a bottle of hand sanitizer at the entrance. We spent $20 for a large bag and went on our merry way. There is a map showing which types of apples were located, but once we started walking, we realized that there weren't any signs indicating which apples are which, except for some coloured dots sprayed on some trees. Guess you had to taste each one to know what kind of apples you're picking! There were quick a few families out at the farm, but as you walk further into the orchard, the crowds spaced themselves out. Would've been nice if there was a bathroom, oh well... I would probably go again as the kids had lots of fun running around and eating the apples. The crowds weren't bad, so that's a bonus for me. No one was wearing masks outdoors, only the ladies at the front entrance.

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.

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)