Great Lakes Farms

About this farm

Great Lakes Farms was purchased in 2000 to expand an existing farm. The family had previously grown apples and planted dwarf apple trees in Canada. The farm grows apples and other fruit, with a U-pick operation and family farm activities, near the shores of Port Stanley, Ontario.

What the farm offers

U-pick offerings include strawberries, peaches, apples, pears, and pumpkins. Outdoor family farm activities are part of the visitor experience. The Apple Barn café serves freshly baked treats and hot and cold beverages; apple slices and cider are offered for school tours. School and group tours cover farm responsibilities, farm-to-table topics, food literacy, and fruit-growing cycles, with options such as farmer-led picking and a tractor wagon ride.

Practical visit details

Great Lakes Farms is at 5111 Union Road, Port Stanley, Ontario N5L 1J2. A minimum purchase is required to enter the U-pick experience. Pets are not permitted on the farm, including in the orchard and Apple Barn. Outdoor picnic space is available when weather is suitable. School and group tours are offered for Kindergarten to Grade 3, with custom tours for preschool, high school, adult, and corporate groups.

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?