Farm markets, bakeries and roadside stands in Ontario
Kawartha Lakes | Fred Thornhill
Sometimes it’s as simple as a farmer selling corn off the back of a pick-up truck, but it’s guaranteed to be the tastiest corn you’ll have that season.
Here is a selection of on-the-farm food stalls, roadside stands and farm markets across Ontario to put on your radar for your next summer road trip.
Note, operating hours vary with the season so double check before you visit.
York, Durham and Headwaters
Farm Market at Forsythe Family Farms
Forsythe Family Farms is known as one of the best strawberry farms in Ontario. You can also buy quality seasonal fruits and vegetables from their farm market.
Look for onions, potatoes and asparagus in the spring and sweet peas, gooseberries, tomatoes and peaches in the summer. In the fall, enjoy apple cider, corn stalks and pumpkins. Stock up on apples, squash and sweet Nantes carrots in the winter.
In addition, pick up fresh eggs, honey, jams and home-baked pies.
Location: 1025 Cragg Road, Uxbridge
The Farm Store at Niemi Family Farm
Located about an hour’s drive north of Toronto, this family farm sells organic vegetables, garden supplies, plants and seedlings and mouth-watering farm-baked goods in the Farm Store.
You’ll love homemade treats such as pulla (Finnish cardamom bread), old-fashioned sugar doughnuts, scones, pies or bread.
Make a note to return later in the year for seasonal activities, like the Easter Market and the private Christmas campfire with s’mores kits.
Location: 18463 ON-48, Mount Albert
Pingle’s Farm Market
This family-fun farm market has expanded to offer produce from its fields and orchards, as well as from neighbouring farms. You’ll also find a great selection of pickles and preserves, protein, freshly baked goods and a refillable honey station.
Location: 1805 Taunton Road, Hampton
Niagara Region
Walker’s Country Market
Located on the Niagara River Parkway between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls, Walker’s Country Market is a great spot to stop for a visit.
Open since the 1930s, this family-owned and operated business specializes in quality farm-grown seasonal fruit, including cherries, peaches, apricots, apples and plums.
Shop from a wide selection of award-winning jams, jellies and preserves, as well as sweet and savoury treats like handcrafted pies, butter tarts and boxed picnic lunches.
As a bonus, you can visit Wayside Chapel, the “world’s smallest chapel”.
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
Cristan Farms Fruit Stand
Stop by the roadside fruit stand at Cristan Farms for seasonal produce, such as corn, cherry tomatoes, peaches, apples, pears and more You may also find pressed jams, honey, sauces and apple cider.
Location: 494 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Oakville
The Market & Ice Box at Chudleigh’s Farm
What began as an apple farm in 1967 has now flourished into a popular, family-oriented agri-tourism destination with a kids’ play area, farm animals, nature trails, special events and of course, seasonal apple picking.
There’s a wide assortment of food and drink onsite. Enjoy fresh apple pie at the Blossom Cafe, a refreshing hard cider at the licensed Silo Bar or barnboard pizza at the Windmill Restaurant.
Shop the onsite Market & Ice Box for wonderful goodies including homemade jams, maple syrup, dressings, spreads, sauces and mustard.
Location: 9528 Regional Road 25, Milton
Springridge Farm Barn Market and Bakery
Visit this old-fashioned post-and-beam barn to stock up on tasty products and fresh produce.
You’ll find fine foods and preserves such as honey, signature sauces, marinades, handmade jams, chutneys, relishes and more. Seasonal fruit and veggies include sweet peas, cherries, blueberries, apples, corn and pumpkins.
Don’t miss the array of pies and tarts baked using recipes passed down in the Hughes family for generations.
Location: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington
Herrle’s Country Farm Market
Farmers Howard and Elsie Herrle first started their retail business in 1964 by selling sweet corn out of their garage just outside of Kitchener. By 1988 they had expanded to build the Farm Market, and today, it is a local hotspot for farm-fresh produce.
You’ll find an array of sweet corn, strawberries, peas, beans, squash and pumpkins grown on the farm. Also shop for homemade baked goods such as muffins, Chelsea buns and cookies.
Location: 1243 Erbs Road, St. Agatha
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
Murphy’s Farm Market & Bakery
A fifth-generation, award-winning family farm, Murphy’s Farm Market & Bakery offers seasonal produce and handmade baked goods.
Find field fresh asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sweet corn, pumpkins and potatoes as well as delicious pie, butter tarts, cookies and more baked goods.
Location: 5141 County Road 10, Alliston
Southeastern Ontario
Miller’s Bay Farm Roadside Stand
Recognized by the Rideau Lakes municipality in 2019 with the “Business Innovation” award, Miller’s Bay Farm has been growing local, healthy produce for over 125 years.
The farm’s roadside vegetable stand is located near the village of Lombardy, just outside of Perth and Smiths Falls.
Throughout the growing season, the availability and pricing of crops is updated weekly online.
Location: 65 Rideau Ferry Road, Lombardy
Rutherford’s Farm & Roadside Market
The original roadside stall on County Road 2 just east of Colborne has grown into a farm market, bakery and greenhouse. Stop in for an assortment of fresh vegetables, fruits and baked goods like carrot cake and pecan butter tarts.
Location: 205 King Street East, Colborne
Vicki’s Veggies Roadside Stand
Run by eighth-generation family farmer Vicki Emlaw, Vicki’s Veggies is a small roadside farm stand situated just outside Black River in Prince Edward County.
Look for the charming white and green house and pick up an assortment of tomatoes, eggplants, sweet peppers, hot peppers and herbs. You can also purchase local chilled lemonade crafted by Lemonade Dave.
Location: 81 Morrison Point Road, Milford
Southwestern Ontario
Farm Store at Simpson Orchards
Located in the southwestern corner of Windsor Essex, Simpson Orchards is a favourite among locals for flavourful apples and wide variety of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
The fourth-generation family farm grows nearly 30 types of apples, including uncommon varieties like Crimson Crisp, Wild Pink and Northern Spy. You’ll also find pears, cherries, onions, garlic, potatoes, sweet corn and much more throughout the year.
Location: 237 Mersea Road 5, Leamington
Hawksview Honey Retail Store
Hawksview Honey is a natural honey farm just south of Windsor that’s dedicated to sustainable beekeeping and providing top-quality honey.
This family-owned business offers a variety of honey products including jars of pure honey, chocolate honey, beeswax food wraps and more in the retail store onsite.
Location: 2017 Concession Road 2, Harrow
Berrylicious Fruit Farm Stand
Just south of Woodstock, Berrylicious Fruit Farm grows a variety of juicy berries, with their specialty being elderberries.
Elderberries are a native Ontario berry filled with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They have long been used for preserves, pies, wines and syrups. You’ll also find seasonal blueberries, raspberries, honey, jams, jellies and syrups sold at the fruit stand.
Location: 425533 Substation Road, Burgessville
Generations Marketplace
Dating back to the late 1800s, Generations Marketplace is a sustainable and bio-diverse farm and learning centre in Norfolk County. Stop at the Marketplace to shop for baked goods, preserves and produce.
Location: 200 Concession 13 Townsend, Simcoe
Thames River Melons
Originally an experimental melon farm, Thames River Melons now sells a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as preserves, honey and baked goods from the Farm Kitchen.
Location: 775530 Blandford Road, Innerkip
Kawarthas and Northumberland
Aird Family Farm Country Store
Located halfway between Toronto and Kingston, the Aird Family Farm is a fifth-generation organic and regenerative farm producing and raising natural and sustainable food.
The farm also specializes in pickled vegetables made with a special vinegar base that’s been passed down in the family for generations. Visit the Country Store for dill pickles, pickled beets, zucchini relish, dill greens, yellow beans and dill carrots. In addition to the pickled vegetables, shop for pure maple syrup, oils, vinegars, honey, popping corn, mustard, organic flour and loose tea leaves.
Location: 10481 Community Centre Road, Baltimore
Northern Ontario
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery Giftshop
Enjoy fresh and delicious blueberries from Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry. The farm’s location on an old Lake Superior beachfront with high acidity levels makes it perfect for growing wild blueberries, which ripen in August.
Visit the giftshop for blueberry and strawberry jam, butter, syrup, barbecue sauce, frozen blueberries and wine.
Location: 1 Pinewood Drive, Wawa
Last updated: August 26, 2024