apples

pick your own

in caledon

Apple picking opens August 25 2023

Apple Picking

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

Bags: Guests have the choice of picking a 10 lb bag of apples for $25 (max 3 people per bag)or a 20 lb bag of apples for $40. (max 5 people per bag).

Entrance Fee: There is no admission charge to enter our farm. We do require a min pick of $8 a person. This applies to all individuals who enter to 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.

Harvest Calendar:


VARIETY	START DATE	APPROX END DATE	DESCRIPTION
Ginger Gold	August 25		Sweet & mildly tart
McIntosh	Sept 8		Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet
Cortland	Sept 15		Tart with hint of sweet and tangy
Gala	Sept 8		Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet
Honey Crisp	Sept 19		Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavour
Empire	Sept 23		Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh
Ambrosia	Sept 29		Juicy, Honeyed Flavour
Golden Delicious	Sept29		Crisp, mild, sweet
Jonagold	Sept 29		Crisp, juicy, sweet
Mutsu	Sept 29		Sweet-tart, distinct flavor
Northern Spy	October 4		Sweet, mildly tart
Red Delicious	October4		Sweet, juicy
Red Fuji	October 13		Mild sweet, juicy, firm

Please note that when varieties become ready, we are typically picking them for about 3 weeks.

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

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 before you come so that we are ready for you!

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!

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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