apples

pick your own

in caledon

Apple picking will be open until November 9 and if the weather is nice then maybe until November 16

Apple Picking

We are Open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The last admission to the field is 5 pm.

Guests have the choice of picking a 10 lb bag of apples for $26 (max 3 people per bag) or a 20 lb bag of apples for $42 (max 5 people per bag).

You are required to purchase a bag based on the amount of people in your group. This applies to all individuals who enter the farm. Bags are purchased at the entrance.

Please note that pick your own is a harvest. It is not a social gathering or a buffet! No Pets Please.

All bags, large purses, backpacks and diaper bags must remain locked in your vehicle during your visit. You need your hands free to pick apples!

Harvest Calendar:


VARIETY	START DATE	APPROX END DATE	DESCRIPTION
Ginger Gold	August 16	Finished	Sweet & mildly tart
McIntosh	September 10	Finished	Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet
Cortland	Sept 16	Finished	Tart with hint of sweet and tangy
Gala	Sept 16	Finished	Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet
Honey Crisp	Sept 19	Finished	Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavour
Empire	Sept 24	Nov 9	Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh
Ambrosia	Oct 1	Oct 24	Juicy, Honeyed Flavour
Golden Delicious	Sept 24	Oct 26	Crisp, mild, sweet
Jonagold	Oct 1	Nov 9	Crisp, juicy, sweet
Mutsu	Oct 4	Nov 9	Sweet-tart, distinct flavor
Northern Spy	October 1	Oct 30	Sweet, mildly tart
Red Delicious	October1	Nov 9	Sweet, juicy
Red Fuji	October 15	Nov 9	Mild sweet, juicy, firm

Please note that when varieties become ready, we are typically picking them for about 3 weeks. We cannot promise how long each variety will be available as selection is based on weather and the number of guests who visit the farm. Thank you for understanding.

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)

Hours: Daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Last entrance 5 pm.

No Pets Please!

Due to the nature of our business emotional support dogs are not allowed at any time!

Please leave all bags, large purses, backpacks and diaper bags locked safely in your vehicle! They will not be permitted in the orchard.

Apples don′t have fat, cholesterol or sodium, which may help maintain heart health and a healthy weight.

Apples contain small amounts of potassium, which may promote heart health and help maintain healthy blood pressure.

The skin of an apple can have 6 times more antioxidants than the flesh.

Apples do have lots of soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber may help promote heart health and maintain regularity.

Apples and apple juice are two important foods contributing the mineral boron to the diet, which may promote bone health.

Apples contain a large amount of minerals and vitamins that can strengthen the blood.

Still have some questions about our apple picking experience?

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