Lavender Farms Within Two Hours of Downtown Toronto For a Delightful July Stroll

The outskirts of Toronto are full of lush country landscapes where you can find sprawling lavender farms.

Go for a walk, attend yoga classes or workshops and peruse organic products at one of these 16 lavender fields near Toronto.

From the end of June through July, you can enjoy the vibrant bloom of lavender flowers that span across farmlands in the summer.

For all other lavender farms, see Lavender Farms in Ontario.

Within GTA

Kelso Lavender

This local, family-run farm began in 2017 with currently 25000 lavender plants on the property. Kelso sells organic lavender products in their store, which are also available for online purchase.  Stroll the grounds and discover the calming scent of lavender bouquets.

Take pictures with various props as background, have a picnic on a blanket or at one of the picnic tables, sit in the sitting area and enjoy ice cream.

Address: 8649 Appleby Line, Milton

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~65 km/50 min drive

Admission:  $15.90 to $21.20

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Tranquility Trails Farm

Tranquility Trails Farm follows the harvest’s quiet rhythm, from elderflowers in early summer to lavender blooming late June through July, then elderberries in late summer. Sip lavender lemonade, elderberry drinks, coffee, tea, and enjoy ice cream, tarts, shortbreads, cookies, loaves, and macarons. Bring a picnic, relax on the balcony, or wander the 3.5-km Oakridge Moraine trail for views and calm.

5240 Lake Ridge Rd, Pickering

Address: 5240 Lake Ridge Rd, Pickering

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~65 km/ 50 min drive

Admission:

$12 per person when purchased online
$15 per person at the window

  Website 

Pingle’s Farm

Visit Pingle’s Farm for a flower-filled adventure, whether you’re a gardener, flower lover, or nature enthusiast. Pingle’s Farm have planted nine acres of flowers, including 30 varieties of sunflowers, 20 varieties of wildflowers, and rows of lavender. Lavender Fields open in early July, while other flower fields will be open from mid-July to August, and pick-your-own is available weekly from Tuesday to Sunday.

Children can enjoy activities such as a slide hill, mini putt, a racetrack, a sandbox, grain hoppers, a straw pyramid, games, and animal visits.

Address: Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton (Oshawa)

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~77 km/ 1 hr  drive

Admission:

$6 to $18+fees

Website 

Christel Lake Lavender

While appointments are required, there is no admission to visit Christel Lake Lavender farm, making it a popular destination for locals and Toronto residents. Only an hour from the city, Christel Lake welcomes visitors to stroll through 57 acres of farmland, surrounded by 19 varieties of lavender. This farm makes the perfect summer spot for a family outing with a nearby playground and surrounding picnic tables.

Address: 1381 Scugog Line 12, Greenbank

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~85 km/ 1 hr drive
Admission: free

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Lavender-Blu

Pick your own lavender bouquets at this Durham Region lavender farm that has a lavender garden and a lavender artisan studio that creates unique handmade products.

Address: 2375 Bank Rd, Seagrave (Scugog)

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~95 km/ 1 hr 10 min drive
Admission:

Entry $5/person  – Pay when you arrive
Pick Your Own $15/bundle
Children 12 and under enter at no charge

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The Giving Place

Owned by a single mom of four children, The Giving Place is a scenic, serene lavender farm that sprawls across 8 ½ acres.   

 Open for various events, including Lavender Field Tea and multiple workshops

Address: 19618 E Townline, Mount Albert

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~70 km/50 min drive

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Other Nearby Farms

Hereward Farms

Hereward Farms, located in the heart of the Hills of Headwaters and just over an hour from Toronto, offers plenty of activities in addition to picking lavender. During Lavender season, you can join for lavender-themed events and more!

Admission:

$10 per person, with children under 5 free.

Address: 141051 15 Sideroad, East Garafraxa

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~100 km/90 min drive

Website

Erin Hill Acres

Explore 90 acres of land at Erin Hill Acres, a farm specializing in growing Ontario produce, including pumpkins, sunflowers, and lavender. Their fields include multiple varieties of lavender, including Hidcote Lavender and lavender products that you can purchase from the farm store. Details

Address: 5837 3 Line, Hillsburgh

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 95 km/1 hr 20 min drive

Admission: $5.35 to $12.84

Avalon Lavender Farm

Discover over 30,000 lavender flowers on this first-generation farm, less than two hours from Toronto. You can interact with the farm animals, including chickens, while strolling through various English and French lavender fields. Be sure to check out the historic barn built in 1891, which houses dried lavender plants used for fresh products. Details

Address: 347036 Mono Centre Rd, Mono

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 90 km/1 hr 15 min drive

Admission: $17 Field Admission;  Cut your own lavender: an additional $10 at the door

Laveanne

Whether you want to tour the grounds as a visitor or rent a field for photoshoots, Laveanne Lavender Farm offers guests the chance to stroll among more than 10,000 lavender plants. You can visit their nursery or check out the many events hosted in July, including an annual Artisan Marketplace. Details

Address: 8667 Gilmour Rd, Campbellcroft

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 110 km/90 min drive

Admission: $14; children under 12 years old are free

Purple Hill Lavender Farm

A decade ago, sisters Jessica Ridding and Emma Greasley traded fast-paced city careers in PR for agriculture. Today, Purple Hill Lavender Farm is a thriving 50-acre family-run sanctuary nestled in the rolling hills of Creemore, now in full peak bloom. Known for its immersive, slow-paced experiences just outside the GTA, the farm invites visitors to explore 10 varieties of lavender, attend creative workshops like pottery, yoga, painting, or book the highly sought-after, sell-out signature Evening Picnic Series.

 Details

Address:  7484 6/7 Sideroad, Nottawasaga, Creemore

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 120 km/90 min drive
Admission: $15/per person, children under 5 are free.

Niagara Essential Oils & Blend

Go on a tour of the grounds and the greenhouse at Niagara Essential Oils & Blend. Website

Admission:

$12

Address:  933 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-On-The-Lake

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 125 km/1 hr 35 min drive

Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

Both wine-lovers and fans of delicate, scented flowers will love a visit to the Bonnieheath Estate Lavender and Winery. This award-winning, 130-acre farm not only produces nine types of wine grapes but it also offers varieties of both English and French lavender, with the opportunity to pick your flowers. Enjoy wine tastings, lavender bouquets and products and tours of the grounds. Details

Address: 410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 150 km/1 hour 40 min drive

Admission:  Pick Your Own Lavender: $15 & up

Apple Hill Lavender

Stroll through 45 acres of purple lavender fields at Apple Hill Farm. Since 1906, the farm has grown apples and lavender plants, with offerings expanding to include yoga in the lavender fields and even a spa day where you can pamper yourself with lavender-infused products. Details

Address: 1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 145 km/1 hr 45 min drive
Admission:

$10/person, tickets at the gate.

Sunset strolls: Friday and Saturday evenings from 7-9, $20/person, tickets at the gate.

 

Purple Haven Lavender Farm

In addition to Lavender products, Purple Haven Lavender Farm, located in the small farming community of Canfield, offers afternoon tea on the farm, picnics amid lavender fields, sunset dinner surrounded by the relaxing scent of the lavender, and more! Details

Distance From Downtown Toronto: ~ 120 km/1 hr 45 min drive

Address: 6834 Hwy 3, Canfield

Admission: varies with events

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