One of the best things about the Niagara region is the thousands of acres of farms and orchards that produce some of the best fruit and vegetables in Ontario. It means locals and visitors can experience farm to table dining with food prepared from the freshest of ingredients.
The variety of fruit produced in the Niagara region is vast – strawberries, plums, peaches, apples, cherries, apricots, and more. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from May till at least October.
While most visitors just spend their time looking at Niagara Falls, visit a few attractions and perhaps a winery, some visitors like to explore the Niagara countryside.
The country roads are dotted by farms putting up signs to advertise their produce for sale. During harvest season, some of the farms let you pick your own fruit and vegetables.
Some of the farms that allow “pick your own” option are Parkway Orchards in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Bry-Anne Farms in Fenwick, Ridge Berry Farm in Ridgeville, Cherry Avenue Farms in Vineland, Mathias Farms in Ridgeville, DeVries Fruit Farm in Fenwick, and many more.
Visitors can pick a variety of fruit depending on the month and what is in season.
Cherry picking and peach picking is usually in early summer, strawberries are available mid-late June, plums and nectarines are picked in August and September, apples are picked in September, grapes and pumpkins are harvested in October.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Fruit Festivals
Sample some of the best fruit in the area at the fruit festivals held throughout summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Niagara Strawberry Festival 2019: Taste fresh strawberries and strawberry treats such as pies, shortcakes, crepes, and more!
Place: St. Andrew’s Church, 323 Simcoe Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Time: June 22, 2019 (Saturday) – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Niagara Cherry Festival 2019: Celebrates local cherry season with fresh cherries, cherry pies and other delicacies.
Place: St. Mark’s Church, 41 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Time: July 6, 2019 (Saturday) – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Niagara Peach Festival 2019: The 29th Annual Peach Celebration is in celebration of the local peach harvest. Buy peaches from local growers, savour peachy items from bakeries and restaurants, enjoy live music throughout the day, and find something interesting at the sidewalk sale by merchants of the area.
Place: Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Time: August 10, 2019 (Saturday) – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Explore Niagara’s Fruit Farms this Summer
Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Niagara countryside are beautiful in the summer. Enjoy warm summer sunshine, pleasant breeze and fresh fruits from orchards.
So, on your next Niagara Falls trip, head out into the countryside for a day of fruit picking that the whole family will enjoy.
While planning your Niagara Falls trip, you can book a private tour to see places of interest in the region.
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
