A lovely drive to this spacious and well organised orchard…read more Pros: - many apple varieties, big juicy sweet apples. - more honey crisp (my favourite) rows than most gta apple farms. - picking types posted online, paper slip given on arrival to know where to pick - rows of apples well marked for type or not ready yet - 4 complimentary sample flight range from alcoholic to non - cute baked goods & jarred shop of treats - 2 flushing washroom , 2 outdoor potty with washing sink - small kids play area - small area to enjoy your treats. - plenty parking in field(drive directly in & park right side of picking row or open field) - most except one staff all very friendly and easy going Cons: One grumpy female senior that works there mans the orchard exit. She left the worst note to our trip. We declared and opened the trunk to show one bag of apples were picked $45 pre paid at entrance. She demanded she organise the bag as it spilled in trunk in our laundry basket and claimed we had 2-3 more apples over the limit. I asked calmly if she wanted to take them out, and she snarked she'll let us have them. To be clear, our bag wasn't even close to brimming like most others. She also pulled this to the cars in front of us. Our friends being there a week previously said another staff was much nicer but they've encountered this old timer and got the same treatment Despite the crusty senior, this place is worth the drive to. No fighting crowds for tractor rides to the picking fields, or searching for a variety that's over picked. Prices are per car/bag $45 for 20 lbs of apples, another bag is $45 that is prepaid at entrance. Entrance off the single lane dirt road is a bit sudden, no warning signs the orchard is coming.

Unfortunately I didn't like the wine I tried. But I do like the idea of a winery in this area…read more Maybe i picked the wrong type of wine and I'm super willing to come and try again !

This was my first visit to the gloriously huge sunflower field at Bragg Farms and it was thrilling!…read moreI'm an artist at heart so immediately loved the vast sea of smiling sunflowers and all their golden colours. I found that each sunflower had a unique personality and some looked super happy or looked droopy with sadness. And when I stepped into this thick field I felt like I was in the Wizard of Oz movie! We were also told that there were two types of bees drinking in the sunflower nectar which I could clearly see. I took many close up macro photos of these bees! I was later excited to learn they sell sunflower honey but was disappointed that they didn't have any yet. I also loved seeing the happy hens! They were so friendly and healthy looking. The farm sells a dozen free range eggs and I had to get them! We met co-owner Brittany Bragg who told me they were Rhode Island Red hens. We then enjoyed delicious homemade lemonade. Highly recommend visiting this awesome farm! They also offer lots of events throughout the year like picking your own potatoes in September.

My best friend lives in Port Hope Canada two years ago for her birthday I bought her a gift…read morecertificate which she apparently never used. Lame. Fast Forward to my visit a couple of weeks ago. This was probably the funnest thing I did on my trip to Canada (well Duran Duran was pretty awesome too). It was hot as hell so the yoga was great because it was in the shade if you're going to do goat yoga plan on getting dirty. The goats poop on your mats and eat your hair but it's all worth it. Oh there's some super cuddly kids in there! The yoga was definitely the easiest yoga I've done because it was at your own pace we couldn't really hear the instructor so we kind of tried to follow along with people that work close to us that we watched. They asked that you bring a matt, which we didn't even think of. Luckilyish they had some spare mats and I'm glad I didn't bring my matt because they were filthy afterwards... Like with poop, dirt, and grass. There is a store and a goat Cafe. I heard so many good things about the goat Cafe but apparently they were out of everything even though we were at the beginning of the day. There were only 3 menu items available. I picked the pulled pork. It was so sweet it was inedible I took a bite and I couldn't eat anymore I actually returned it to the guy uneaten. He didn't even ask if I wanted a box, which I would have told him no it's horrible. So I don't recommend eating at the cafe at all. I did pick up a couple of cookies and goodies and they were dry and flavorless. The goat cheese was amazing!! I highly recommend picking up some goat cheese especially the gouda the gouda is good. They also have some really good grapefruit mint soda that I loved. He asked the lady what a favorite is and she says the goat fudge which I ate the other night and it was mediocre at best. On the website you can pick between yoga and a schmergel. Well if you're like me I was like what the hell is a shmurgle. It's where you walk around the farm with either goats or an alpaca pack. They also have overnight stays available we did consider it but then we thought oh no what if the goats scream... never mind. My friend never used her gift certificate because she wants to go do an alpaca shmurgle so she'll be back.

Great walking paths. Icelandic horses. Goats of course. Friendly staff…read more Alpacas, exotic chicken and baby piggy's

Thank goodness for the Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing that we have in Ontario or I never…read morewould have found this absolute gem of a farm. So as the name suggests, this is an Alpaca farm, mill, and shop that is open to visitors! They have 80 alpacas on site, 4 human-friendly guard dogs that are huge great pyrs that love pets, and 2 curious barn cats that wander around. You can use Google maps to navigate here but note that this address takes you to the farm house which is not open to the public. The entrance to the store and where tours start is actually at 13557 Little Lake Road which is walkable but I recommend driving here since there isn't really sidewalk to get there. There is parking available anywhere you can pull up. When we arrived, we headed up to the store to check in. The entrance to the barn is decorated with all the awards their alpacas have won over the years. We were also greeted by one of the dogs, Phil, who had just woken up from a snooze. It would turn out that all the dogs around loved getting pats which was awesome. When we got up to the shop we met Amy, the owner, who is very sweet and happy to answer any questions you have about the goings on at the farm. There are two main activities that you can do at the farm: the tour and the trek. The tours start at $10 for children aged 6-16 and is $20 for adults. The trek is $20 for everyone 11+. The combo of the tour and the trek goes for $35 and is cheaper at $25 for those aged 10-16. If you fall into the right age categories, I highly recommend doing the tour and the trek, especially if you have someone in your group that doesn't mind being the dedicated videographer of your trip. The tours take up to a maximum of 10 people at a time and run at 12pm and 2pm. If you're coming on a weekend with nice weather, I suggest calling ahead to reserve a spot. The tour is guided and takes you around the farm to the different alpaca enclosures and you get to interact with the alpacas that aren't too shy. Our guide, Liam, was able to answer any questions that we had about the animals and explained how the alpacas are taken care of and was able to tell us about the characteristics of different individuals. He also let us know that him and his assistants were available to take pictures for us as well. Now if you're like me and you want the full experience, the trek allows you to walk an alpaca during the tour! You actually walk it like a dog, on a leash. I don't know what it is about holding the leash but it feels like it directly connects you to the soul of the animal or something and it made me feel super special. You're also welcome to pet your alpaca. They give you instructions on how to properly walk and interact with your alpaca so both you and your new best friend are comfortable. A word on what to wear: dress for the weather. This is a real farm, not a petting zoo, so it can get messy. We were here on a day after it just rained so it was super muddy and on our tour we avoided one of the trails they normally take you down during the tour. Also a few of us showed up in running shoes and nicer footwear that we didn't want to get ruined and Amy was gracious enough to let us borrow the boots and shoes they had for use by the farm staff. I would definitely just wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Back at the shop they have different goods handmade from the Old Mill's own alpaca wool like warm weather accessories, felt animals, and even wool soaps for sale as well as some clothing items that from alpaca wool from Peru. They are also able to take custom orders that can be shipped or picked up at a later date. They accept cash, credit card, and e-transfer. If you have accessibility issues this might not be the best attraction since the store is up a set of stairs and the tour goes over terrain that is not paved.

Old Mill Alpacas is a wonderful farm, a fantastic experience for friends and family, and also a…read morewoolen wear vendor of exceptional quality. On top of all that, they have just about the friendliest and most helpful order fulfillment staff I've ever met. I cannot recommend this place enough, and their alpaca wool socks have become my go to christmas gift for friends and family. I wear mine every day from December through to March!

This incredible farm is located just moments off of Highway 115 near the 401 in Newcastle. It is…read morecommunity treasure, offering fresh grown herbs & vegetables at pay what you can prices, or pay fair, set prices if you are able to afford them. Free range eggs and frozen free range organic roasting chickens are available on a first come first served basis.

It was a very impromptu visit to this winery suggested by a local restaurant…read more While there are no phone number to reach out to them to confirm if they were infact open, you can reach their Instagram page and they are very responsive. Very cute winery and limited selections of wines ranging from white wine, cider, rosé, red wine and sangria mix. You can taste by the glass or by a flight of 3 or a flight of 4 ranging from $10-15. You can also purchase a small charcuterie Box to pair with your wine made by a local vendor. They have weekly events in the summer with bands and additional vendors so check out their Instagram page. They also have a very cute play area for the kids along with a mini petting zoom with horses, donkey, chickens,... Looking forward to check out one of their weekly summer evening events.

A hidden place outside of GTA, do not expect high standard fishing this place are more into…read morenaturally untouched ecological place.

This living history museum is the jewel of Peterborough and the Kawarthas. For example, the…read morehistoric flavour of the excellent Hallowe'en program in 2016 was not to be missed. No matter the season, once you visit you almost feel that you could slip back in time, and move right in. Well worth it, in every way!