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Events Description
Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm is a family farm, owned and operated by Greg Downey which grows fruits and vegetables.
Apple picking in Breslau is open. There are many varieties of apples to pick including McIntosh, Gala, Honey Crisp, Ambrosia, and Red Delicious.
Ready Pick Apples: Are available from mid-September until closing.
Harvest Calendar:
| VARIETY | START DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Late August | Crisp, sweet |
| McIntosh | Early September | Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet |
| Gala | Early September | Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet |
| Honey Crisp | Mid September | Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavour |
| Cortland | Mid September | Tart with hint of sweet and tangy |
| Empire | Late September | Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh |
| Ambrosia | Late September | Juicy, Honeyed Flavour |
| Golden Delicious | Late September | Crisp, mild, sweet |
| Jonagold | Late September | Crisp, juicy, sweet |
| Red Delicious | Early October | Sweet, juicy |
Please note that when varieties become ready, depending on popularity, we are typically picking them for about 3 weeks.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Entrance Fee
Weekend & Holiday Admission: Aug 1 – Aug 31 ($9.95 Online) $14 + HST at the gate.
Sept 1 – Oct 31 $9.25 + HST (Online Price) $13 + HST at the gate.
Weekday Admission (Monday – Thursday) $3.00 + HST
(Sept-1 – Oct 31)(Available at the farm only) (Price per Person). Fridays ($4.50 Online) $7 + HST at the gate.
Gate prices on Fridays, weekends, and holidays are higher — we encourage you to purchase your tickets online in advance to save time and money.
Online tickets are only available for Fridays, weekends, and holidays. Weekday tickets must be purchased on-site the day of your visit.
Please note: Admission is required to enter the farm. Apple picking is not included in the entrance fee. Wagon rides are available on weekends only. All other farm activities and games are open during the week, weather permitting.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Daily, mid-August – late-October, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where:
Downey’s Apple Farm, 1355 Hopewell Creek Road, Breslau
