Apple Land Station

About this farm

Apple Land is a second-generation farm growing apples at 329 Richmond Street in Thorndale, Ontario. Its inaugural crop was harvested in 1986 and sold from a picnic table. GPS systems commonly identify the area as Thames Centre.

What the farm offers

Pick-your-own options include apples and pumpkins. The farm has train rides through the orchard, farm animals, play areas, jumping pillows, swings, and a children’s zip line. Its farm store carries jams, jellies, chutneys, seasonings, aprons, kitchen gadgets, jewellery, and totes. Scratch-made pies include apple, blueberry, cherry, strawberry rhubarb, pumpkin, and praline. Some picnic tables are available for group visits.

Practical visit details

Apple Land Station is at 329 Richmond Street, Thorndale, Ontario, Canada. Thames Centre is used in most GPS systems. School and group visits include an educational experience, a train ride through the orchard, apple picking, and farm-animal visits. Complete the online group-visit form for date confirmation and payment arrangements. Pre-payment is required at least one week before the visit; 72 hours’ notice is required for a full cancellation refund. Credit card is the only accepted payment method for group visits. Teachers and chaperones are free at a ratio of 1:4 to Grade 5, and bus drivers are free.

Plan your apples visit

Ask the farm before booking your day out:

• Which varieties are open for picking today?
• Do I need a reservation or a farm-supplied bag?
• Where should visitors park and enter the orchard?