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Summer brings warm sunny days and lavender blooms!
Spend a summer’s day outdoors, delighting in the calming showering fragrances and taking in the serenity of the purple hued landscape. Do not forget to shop for lavender goodies!
There are quite a few farms that you can visit, within an hour from Toronto, Hamilton or London!
Though native to the Mediterranean, there are many varieties of lavender, with English lavenders and their hybrids cold hardy to Zone 5. Lavender is grown and used for its medicinal and healing effects, unique fragrance, skin products and its ability to enhance the flavour of food. The word lavender comes from a Latin word lavare which means “to wash”. Some of its medicinal benefits include stress reduction, insomnia, bug repellant and respiratory disorders.
So hit the road to enjoy a calming, meditative walks amongst these purple flowers. Visit lavender farms from June to August, with July being the best! You can visit select farm stores year round for lavender products. Few places also celebrate the lushness of blooms in July with a Lavender festival.
Do yoga, propose, get married, or stay at some these farms, though not necessarily in this order!
Laveanne Lavender Fields
Located in Campbellcroft, Laveanne is a wonderful day trip destination from Toronto. Enjoy meditative walk in the nine circuit, modified Neo- Medieval lavender labyrinth, which measures over 30 meters in diameter. In addition to exploring the farm, yoga exercises are also available early in the morning in the lavender farms. A selection of gourmet lavender inspired foods ready to tempt your palate is also available in the gift shop. Website
8667 Gilmour Road, Campbellcroft – Port Hope
Ph: (705) 201-1545
Niagara Essential Oils & Blend
They also hold a lavender festival in the month of July!
758 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-On-The-Lake
Ph: (905) 682-0171
Lavender-Blu
Lavender-Blu is a small family business comprised of a hobby farm, a lavender garden and a lavender artisan studio that creates unique hand-made artisan products. Website
2375 Bank Rd, Seagrave
Ph: 905- 922- 6983
Weir’s Lane Lavender and Apiary
Weir’s Lane Lavender and Apiary
Located in West Flamborough (Dundas), just west of Toronto, this lavender farm has more than 500 plants, 200 hazelnut trees and maintains several beehives. At least 10 varieties of lavender are cultivated on the farm. Website
223 Weir’s Lane, Dundas
Ph: 905-627-9208
Apple Hill Lavender
Located in Norfolk County, just north of Simcoe, Apple Hill Lavender is found on a historic century-old farm which features lavender fields set amidst a third-generation apple orchard. Apple Hill Lavender is open to the public from May through December, Wednesday to Sunday, and by appointment from January to April. Website
1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre
Phone: 519-426-1841
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender and Winery
410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford
Phone: 519-443-7125
Casa Rausticana Bed & Breakfast
What about a weekend getaway to a lavender farm? Stay at this more than a century old house, surrounded by six acres of land with various gardens that grace the fields with their fragrance and beauty.
If want of an adventure, visit Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, nearby. Website
788190 Grey Road 13, RR# 1 Clarksburg
Ph: 519 599 7978
Christel Lake Lavender
Photo Credit: Christel Lake Lavender
Located in Greater Toronto Area near Port Perry, Christel Lake Lavender is within an hour drive for those staying East of Toronto( in Scarborough). The serenity of the lavender farm rambling along the spring fed lake, makes for great wedding venue. Take kids with you on your trip as there is a swing, trampoline and a 50-foot play set onsite. Farm reopens in during Victoria day weekend for the summer season. Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (and holiday Mondays) until September 3rd.
Website
1381 Scugog Line 12, Greenbank
Ph: 905-985-9060
Dawn Brook Lavender
This 17 acre property in Honeywood , an hour North of Brampton, boasts of several lavender products like essential oil, lavender spray and dried lavender. Tours of the farm are available by appointment. Website
678218 Centre Rd, Murmur
Ph: 705-466-9945
Flowers to Fragrance
6275 Highway 89 RR#3, Clifford
Ph: +1 (519) 261-0121
The Lavender Farm
The Lavender Farm
Several lavender varieties are grown at this farm in Brant that began cultivating lavender plants in 2011. You can also get married here. Website
769 Drumbo Rd, RR#3, Ayr (769 Drumbo Rd., Brant)
Ph: 519 632 7368
Steed & Company Lavender
Located just outside of the historical village of Sparta in Elgin County, this lavender farm is part of a 45-acre horse farm that is located at the edge of Carolinian forest on the steep valley slopes. The farm grows a variety of English lavender plants crafting several products which include culinary lavender, lavender body butter, lavender bug balm and lavender deodorant. Website
47589 Sparta Line, Central Elgin
Ph :(519) 494-5525
Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
Terre Bleu is Ontario’s largest lavender farm and National Award winning garden destination located in Milton. Join Terre Bleu at their tranquil lavender fields for a truly unique yoga experience – offered every Saturday and Sunday in the summer months. The farm also holds a Lavender Festival in July. Other things to do in addition to guided garden tours include (not limited to) exploring outdoor artworks and hiking the Grand River Conservation Area.
The farm is open to the public every day from early June through to the end of August including Holidays from 11am- 4pm. Admission is $12 plus HST. Children are very welcome however the farm is geared to adults. Children under 2 years are free. Weekend and Holiday admission is 16$ plus HST. Website
2501 25th Sideroad, Milton
Ph: (519) 512-0522
Terra Lavanda
2873 Dutch Lane, Vineland, Lincoln
Ph: 905 464-4304
Lavender Hives
Lavender Hives is a lavender and bee keeping farm located on the shores of Lake Huron in South West Ontario. Enjoy a mediative walk through the lavender labyrinth and shop for lavender and honey based products. The farm is also available for weddings! Details
Goosemarch Line, Lambton Shores, Grand Bend
Ph: (226) 926-2820
Prince Edward County Lavender
Take a leisurely stroll around the farm to enjoy the lavender and herbs, the knot garden, and flower beds at the lavender farm located in the glorious Prince Edward County. Tour the farm, shop and stay at the B& B. Visit the farm during the peak flowering period from late June throughout July, for the definitive lavender experience. A lavender festival is also held in July. Website
732 Closson Rd, Hillier
Ph: 613-399-1855