apples
pick your own
in caledon
APPLE PICKING is OPEN for 2023! Honeycrisp is ONLY available in our ready picked section! We look forward to your visit in the fall.
Open daily from 9:30 to 5:30. Last Admission to the orchard is at 5 pm.
Please be sure to lock all large purses, bags, backpacks, and diaper bags in your vehicle. They will not be permitted in the orchard.
Beverages and snack items need to be eaten prior to entry and wrappers disposed of in the designated bins.
Guests displaying aggressive behaviour, foul language and refusal to abide by prices will NOT be permitted to enter.
Thank you for your kindness, co-operation and respect in advance!
Harvest Calendar:
| VARIETY | START DATE | APPROX END | DESCRIPTION | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Gold | August 26 | Finished | Sweet & mildly tart | Eating |
| McIntosh | September 8 | Finished | Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet | Eating, Baking (if using in pies, add more thickener) |
| Cortland | September 15 | Finished | Tart with hint of sweet and tangy | Eating (cut fruit is slow to brown) |
| Gala | September 15 | Finished | Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet | Eating |
| Honeycrisp | September 22 | Finished | Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavor | Eating, Baking |
| Empire | September 22 | Finished | Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh | Eating, Baking |
| Ambrosia | September 29 | Finished | Juicy, Honeyed Flavour | Eating, Baking |
| Golden Delicious | September 29 | October 8 | Crisp, mild, sweet | Eating, Baking (when making pies, reduce the total sugar) |
| Jonagold | September 29 | Finished | Crisp, juicy, sweet | Baking |
| Mutsu | September 29 | October 12 | Sweet-tart, distinct flavor | Eating, Baking |
| Northern Spy | October 6 | October 8 | Sweet, mildly tart | Eating, Baking |
| Red Delicious | October 6 | October 9 | Sweet, juicy | Eating |
| Red Fuji | October 6 | October 8 | Mild sweet, juicy, firm | Eating, Baking |
More Information
Location: Our apple orchard is located just behind the parking area at Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm
Wagon Rides: Are available each weekend out to the orchard (weather permitting).
Apple Cider: Freshly pressed, our cider is available mid-September until closing early November
Candy Apples: Are available on weekends late-September until the end of October
Buses: If you are planning a bus trip to pick at the orchard, please contact us by email before you come so that we are ready for you! (info@downeysupickfarm.ca)
Please leave all pets/service animals at home. No Pets Please!
Reminder NO large purses, bags, backpacks or diaper bags are permitted to enter the orchard. Please leave these items locked in your vehicle.