Visit Ontario’s sunflower farms and fields this summer

York, Durham and Headwaters

Erin Hill Acres

Visit the highly Instagrammable sunflower fields at Erin Hill Acres.

Meet “celebrity” chicken Hillary Fluff, the adorable pigmy goats and gentle Highland cows at the animal enclosure. If you’d like to take some sunflowers with you, get a pair of sanitized scissors and cutting instructions from the gift shop.

Location: 5837 3 Line, Erin

Davis Family Farm

One of Ontario’s largest sunflower fields is the site of the Sunflower Festival, taking place from July 27 to August 18, 2024.

Wander the sunflower trails, sign up for sunflower yoga sessions and witness animal demonstrations on weekends.

Location: 15770 Mountainview Road, Caledon East

Dixie Orchards

Wander through the bright and beautiful sunflower fields at Dixie Orchards. Tractor and wagon rides are available, and other farm attractions include a corn maze and pumpkin patch.

Booking ahead of time is recommended, especially if you’re visiting on a weekend.  

Location: 14309 Dixie Road, Inglewood

Campbell's Cross Farm

Campbell’s Cross is a sunflower and wellness farm located in the rural Caledon area, just over a half-hour drive from Toronto. The radiant sunflower season runs from late July through August.

In addition to gazing upon 700,000 sunflowers in bloom, a variety of unique events and activities are offered. These include sunrise and sunset yoga, meditation, floral arranging, painting workshops and the opportunity to have a rustic charcuterie picnic in the sunflower field featuring local cheese, meats, homemade focaccia and sunflower honey from the farm.

Weekdays and early morning visits are advised to avoid wait times and tickets can be purchased in advance online.

Location: 3634 King Street, Inglewood

Sunflower Fields of Markham

Make your sunny daydreams a reality by exploring over 8 hectares (20 acres) of over 400,000 sunflowers, with endless photoshoot opportunities. The fields open to the public on August 2, 2024, and tickets can be purchased online.

Location: 10378 ON-48, Markham

The Sunflower Farm

Walk along Canada’s only sunflower-shaped trail in a picturesque field filled with thousands of glorious sunflowers. The sunflower experience begins July 30, 2024.

With a lineup of events taking place throughout the summer, such as a car and truck show, a drag show, market days and sunset concerts, you’re sure to have a good time.

Locations:

24430, Side Road 17, Beaverton

347 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay

Pingle’s Farm Market

The end of summer and early fall brings Harvest Festival at Pingle’s Farm. In addition to picking your own sunflowers, harvest fresh strawberries, apples, sweet corn and tomatoes and enjoy corn mazes, wagon rides and live music.

Location: 1805 Taunton Road, Hampton

Robintide Farms

Wander through a sea of uplifting orange and yellow sunflowers. Pick your own bouquet from the various in-season flowers and vegetables, or select one of the pre-arranged bouquets at the Farm Market.

Location: 2720 King Vaughan Road, King City

Bragg Farms

The 2024 sunflower season at Bragg Farms is predicted to begin July 27. Open daily for the next three to four weeks, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., savour the brilliance and beauty of sunflower blooms in Bowmanville, just east of Oshawa.

Early visitors will also be treated to great bird watching opportunities.

Location: 3048 Concession Road 3, Bowmanville

Southwestern Ontario

Makkink’s Flower Farm

Starting with sunflowers, Makkink’s Flower Farm has since expanded to grow over 45 varieties of flowers, including dahlias, peonies and snapdragons. From Wednesday to Saturday, roam their fields, take some photos and pick fresh flowers to take home.

Makkink’s Flower Farm hosts events like floral arranging workshops, ladies’ night outs and date nights. For a special experience, order a picnic basket to enjoy at the cafe.

Location: 164604 Kellett Road, Tillsonburg

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Lakeview Village

Since 2019, Lakeview Village has planted one million sunflowers each season to connect visitors with nature.

Stroll along a trail of sunflowers and take in the view of the lake. A recreation field is open for community use, whether for a pick-up game of soccer or a family picnic.

Location: 1110 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga

Niagara Region

Howell’s Farm

Expect over a quarter million blooms this July and August at Howell’s Farm. With a field that big, you’re sure to find a space for a private photo opportunity.

The admission ticket, which must be booked online in advance, includes three fresh-cut sunflowers or wildflowers and access to select attractions.

Location: 2878 Holland Road, Fonthill

Hamilton, Halton and Brant

Lochland Botanicals

Nestled between Milton and Guelph, Lochland Botanicals grows over 150 varieties of seasonal herbs and flowers, including lavender and sunflowers.

Spend the day wandering through four fields of plants and searching for the secret villages on the farm. Check out the calendar of events and workshops and stop in at the farm store for teas, lotions, oils and other products.

Location: 2468 25 Side Road, Campbellville

The Apple Orchard

The Apple Orchard grows hundreds of thousands of sunflowers for your enjoyment.

In addition to the sunflower fields, the cost of admission allows full access to attractions like wagon rides, walking trails and a corn maze. Visit the family-friendly (including leashed pets) farm between Thursday and Sunday during the operating season.

Location: 1668 Highway 6, Hamilton

Andrews Farm

With over 65 hectares of farm fields and scenic countryside, there’s a lot to enjoy at Andrews Farm, including seasonal fruits, vegetables and sunflowers.

After strolling through the fields and trails, complete the day with a stop at the farm store or weekend barbecue.

Location: 9365 10 Side Road, Milton

Brantwood Farms

Brantwood Farms hosts a Sunflower Festival from August 3 to 11, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Take a wagon ride to fields growing hundreds of thousands of sunflowers.  Enjoy the stunning flowers, explore shaded forest trails, play yard games and relax in the patio area. You’ll be gifted three sunflowers to take home.

Location: 251 Powerline Road, Brantford

Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington

The Fieldstone Barn

The Fieldstone Barn's gorgeous sunflower field is the perfect place for a photo opportunity. Props are scattered across the property, including a giant picture frame, a vintage John Deere Wagon, velvet couches, big swings, mini Muskoka chairs and the rustic namesake barn.

Location: 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora

Bruce, Grey and Simcoe

South Bay Fields

South Bay Fields invites guests to visit the farm from the end of June throughout the summer to enjoy the seasonal lavender, wildflowers, poppies and sunflowers.

Handcrafted lavender products are available for purchase, including essential oils, bath bombs and soap.

Location: 7527 Nottawasaga 36/37 Sideroad, Collingwood

The Purple Hollow

After the peak lavender bloom in July, the sunflowers take centre stage in August at The Purple Hollow, a working farm just south of Meaford.

After exploring the sunflower fields, visit the farm shop for handcrafted soaps, lavender products and seasonal bouquets. 

Location: 637295 St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline, Meaford

Rounds Ranch

Family is at the heart of everything at Rounds Ranch. Get the kids ready for a day of fun on the farm with ranch-themed attractions and over 67 sunflower varieties to explore.

Kid-approved activities include the Buckaroo Bouncers inflatable trampoline, Young Buckaroos Corny Maze and a petting zoo.

Location: 1922 County Road 92, Elmvale

Edwards Farm

In addition to being a working free-range poultry farm, Edwards Farm invites guest to visit the gorgeous sunflower fields during the two to three weeks of bloom, from approximately July 25, 2024.

Stop in at the farm store for free-range poultry, eggs, homemade pies, honey, jams and frozen meals.

Location: 1574 9 Line, Innisfil

Laura’s Farm Stand

Laura’s Farm is anticipating the weather-dependent sunflower season to run from July 26 to September 15, 2024.

Follow the sunflower trail and capture striking photos of sunflowers in full bloom. Pick as many sunflowers and wildflowers as can fit in a litre mason jar to take home.

For a special evening with friends and loved ones, book Bloom & Picnic tickets for an evening charcuterie picnic and floral arrangement workshop.  

Location: 5684 Simcoe County Road 27, Cookstown

Southeastern Ontario

Wynn Farms

Celebrate the Sunflower Festival at Wynn Farms.

This family-friendly event takes place July 27 and 28 and August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024 and includes a bouncy castle, a sand pit, face painting, ice cream cones and pick-your-own sunflowers.

Try your hand at bouquet-making on Thursday and Friday nights in August. For a memorable evening, enjoy a picnic spread of charcuterie, sparkling lemonade and ice cream with special someone.

Location: 9592 Loyalist Parkway, Greater Napanee

Fields of Gold

Located in North Stormont, this sunflower farm is the vision of a hard-working couple who have made it a reality and now invite you to share in the experience.

Discover a stunning variety of flowers at the U-pick patch, including dahlias, zinnias and mixed sunflowers. If the U-Pick patch is booked for the day, you can still grab a gorgeously arranged bouquet from Rosie the flower truck.

On select dates in July and August, enjoy a charcuterie box picnic at golden hour and capture Instagram-worthy shots of the sunflower field.

During the sunflower season, the farm is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: 17650 Strathmore Road, Monkland

Ottawa Region

Sultan Farm

Sultan Farm is a family-run flower farm and animal sanctuary approximately a half hour drive southwest of Ottawa.

Make memories among the seemingly infinite rows of sunflowers. The path is a simple mowed area through the field so wear comfortable shoes and note, there are no public facilities at the farm.

Entry is paid by donation, either through Payal, e-transfer or cash donations onsite.

Location: 8520 Flewellyn Road, Ashton

Green Corners Farm

Visit Green Corners Farm to see more than 40,000 sunflowers blooming along with over 40 varieties of flowers.

Pick your own sunflowers, marigolds and snapdragons or pick up bouquets of in-season flowers at their roadside stand.  

Location: 1259 York's Corners Road, Edwards

Algonquin Park, Muskoka and Parry Sound

Sundridge Sunflower Festival

Held on August 10, 2024, this festival features live music, family activities, a dog show, a street market with more than 200 vendors and the star of the show, the gorgeous sunflowers.

Location: 110 Main Street, Sundridge