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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 Windsor, London, Toronto, Hamilton or Kingston!
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 ability to enhance the flavour of food. The word lavender comes from the 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 walk amongst these purple flowers. Visit lavender farms from Late June to Early August, with mid-July being the best (if you can visit during the middle of July)! 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 of these farms, though not necessarily in this order!
**Updated June 26, 2023.**
I. Southwestern Ontario
Serenity Lavender Farm
Serenity Lavender Farm in Windsor Essex boasts more varieties of lavender than any other lavender farm in Ontario. Spend a day among this fragrant flower and taste some of the incredible creations baked and brewed with its essence. They also hold artisans in the garden. Website.
2023 Season – Now Open. Late June to Early July.
130 County Road 50 East, Harrow
Ph: (519) 738-6111
Apple Hill Lavender
Located in Norfolk County, just north of Simcoe, Apple Hill Lavender is found on a historic century-old farm that features lavender fields set amidst a third-generation apple orchard. Apple Hill Lavender is open to the public from June through December, Wednesday to Sunday, and by appointment from January to April. Pack a picnic lunch and dine on one of their picnic tables under old apple trees. Website
2023 Season: Now Open, Free Admission until 2024;
Special events: Yoga in the Lavender Field
Lavender farm is open May through November, Wednesday to Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-4
Lavender fields are at their most spectacular in July.
1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre
Phone: 519-426-1841
Purple Haven Lavender Farm
In addition to Lavender products, Purple Haven Lavender Farm, located in the small farming community of Canfield, offers experience afternoon tea on the farm, picnics amid lavender fields, sunset dinner surrounded by the relaxing scent of the lavender and more! Details
2023 Season – Farm store open. Picnics and dinner starting July.
6834 Hwy 3 Canfield
Ph: 905 701-1156
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
2023 Season: Now open most weekends to the public. Check Facebook or call before you go.
Goosemarch Line, Lambton Shores, Grand Bend
Ph: (226) 926-2820
Essentially Lavender
Essentially Lavender is a beautiful farm in Bruce County where you can relax in the luxury of lavender while enjoying a country setting that features rolling hills, pastures, woodlots, a pond and a river. The lavender farm offers tours where they showcase their various lavender gardens, shrub and perennial gardens, a labyrinth, an apiary, a xeriscape garden and relaxing seating areas throughout the property. Details
2023 Season: Now Open, Friday to Sunday | 9 AM to 5 PM; Self guided tour: $5.00 per person
Special events: Picnic-in-the-Lavender Fields, Flavours of South Bruce Dinner-in-the-Fields on July 22, Rest Relax, Restore Retreat – Aug 12th
1379 Concession 10, Formosa, Ontario, Canada
Ph: 519-722-9324
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender and Winery
Located in Norfolk county north of the lakeside community of Port Dover, this gem of a farm is worth a day trip not just for lavender and related products – Bonnieheath is an estate winery producing wines from grapes with additional lavender-infused wines and a hard apple cider. Details
2023 Season: Now Open. Free admission
Special activities: You can book picnics, by the glass wine tastings, photography sessions, and so much more!
They have “pick your own” lavender during the bloom season. 2023: Pick Your Own Lavender: $10 & up
410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford
Phone: 519-443-7125
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
2023 Season: Opens Monday, June 26
Admission will be $5 to walk through the fields.
769 Drumbo Rd, RR#3, Ayr (769 Drumbo Rd., Brant)
Ph: 519 632 7368
II. Greater Toronto Hamilton Area and Niagara Falls
Niagara Essential Oils & Blend
Photo Credit: NEOB, NOTL
Niagara essential oils & blend is a boutique farm full of natural products made in Niagara-On-The-Lake and is Niagara’s only commercial lavender grower and essential oils producer. Go on guided tours of the grounds and the distillery. Details
2023 Season: TBA
Tour: TBA (2022 — $10, Included with every ticket is a complimentary tour of the farm and greenhouse.)
758 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-On-The-Lake
Ph: (905) 682-0171
Terra Lavanda
Located in the heart of Ontario’s wine countryside, Niagara Falls, this family-owned farm grows lavender plants organically and produces aromatic products while conserving the environment. Relax in their gazebo and enjoy the burst of purple! Call before visiting. Website
2023 Season: Closed for visitors in 2023
2873 Dutch Lane, Vineland, Lincoln
Ph: 905 464-4304
Lochland Botanicals
Lochland Botanicals is a pick-your-own herb and flower farm nestled in rural Halton county. It’s the place you escape to where peace and well-being intertwine. Lochland Botanicals has over 200 plant varieties, 4 separate fields and 3 secret villages to explore. In addition to this, you can learn about sustainable farming practices and the all-natural, holistic, plant-based remedies that the earth can provide. Website.
2023 Season:
Closed for visitors in 2023
2468 25 Side Road, Campbellville
Ph: 519-856-0719
Kelso Lavender
Kelso Lavender grows English and French varieties of lavender. Visitors to the farm can explore the different varieties of lavender or releax at the picnic tables. They also have plenty of fresh and dried lavender bouquets and lavender skincare and homecare products. Details
2023 Season: June 23rd until August 6th. Book online before you go.
Admission: Weekdays – Adults $12
Weekends – Adults $15
Children $8 (Ages 4-12)
Infant Ticket Ages 3 and Under – Free
8649 Appleby Line, Milton
Ph: 647-473-4007
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 Festival, picnic enjoying traditional charcuterie boxes and wine, and join painting workshops. There is also a Lavender Lounge + Boutique on the farm, where they sell skincare and homecare products. Website
2023 Season:
July to September. Starting July 1, 2023. U-pick in July/August dependent on weather and growth for the season. Open days: Wednesday to Saturday.
$5 per person (children under the age of 10 are free)
Special Events: Nibbles + Sips Picnic in the Lavender Fields, Lavender Festival, Family Art Day + Pick Your Own Lavender
141051 15 Sideroad, East Garafraxa
Ph: 2267794973
Stonewell Farm
Stonewall Farm grows Gros Bleu and Phenomenal lavendins and Folgate, Melissa (white/pale pink flowers), and Royal Velvet Angustifolias on their 93-acre farm in addition to beehives and free-ranging chickens. The farm also has an absolutely beautiful guest house where people can stay overnight. Website.
2023 Season:
Opens June 28th until mid August.
Special Events: Yoga in the Lavender Field
Stonewell Farm Lavender Tour: $11.30
9762 Wellington Rd 42, Erin
Ph: 416-727-5866
Avalon Lavender Farm
Walk amid 30,000 lavender plants in 7 different cultivars enjoying sights of Nottawasaga River’s North Branch at Avalon Farm. There is Celtic Stone Circle where you can join for free yoga from June to September. You can also cut your own lavender bundle. Website.
2023 Season:
Thursday to Sunday, Opens June 29, 2023
Admission: $17 Field Admission; Cut your own lavender: an additional $10 at the door
347036 Mono Centre Road, Mono
Ph: 519-941-3369
Erin Hill Acres
Erin Hill Acres grows Hidcote Lavender and you can walk around the trail of lavender fields in summer. You can also explore the trails that run across the 90-acre farm which also has sunflower fields, pumpkins and Christmas trees during winter. Website.
2023 Season: Wednesday-Sunday 9AM-5PM
$10: General Admissions
$5: Child Admissions
Cut your own lavender Bouquets $12 per bundle.
5837 Third Line, Hillsburg
Ph: 905-299-5011
The Giving Place
Located in the quaint town of Mt. Albert, Ontario on 8 1/2 acres of land, The Giving Place is a small, all natural, and pesticide-free family farm. Here, lovely Lavenders grow lovingly and naturally in whimsical fields along with wildflowers and beautiful honey bees! The farm has several varieties of English, Super Blue and Phenomenal lavender.
2023 Season: Open only for private Photography bookings
19618 E Townline, Mt.Albert
Ph: 905-473-9419
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 a great wedding venue. Take kids with you on your trip as there is a swing, trampoline and a 50-foot play set onsite. Farm usually reopens in during Victoria day weekend for the summer season. Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (and holiday Mondays) until Labour day weekend.
Website
2023 Season: Now Open; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm. Visits are by appointment only
1381 Scugog Line 12, Greenbank (30 km north of Whitby)
Ph: 905-985-9060
Pingle’s Farm
Pingle’s Farm is transforming into an season farm destination with planting nine acres of flowers, with over 30 varieties of sunflowers, 20 varieties of wildflowers & rows of lavender. There is plenty to do for the whole family, including farm fun attractions and more! Website
2023 Season: July 18 to August 27, 2023
Flower days admission: $5-$12
Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton (Oshawa)
Ph: 9057256098
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.
You can visit the farm, hold weddings and other ceremonies, and you can even pick your own lavender bouquets.
2023 Season: June 17th to August 6th, 2023 –Every Day 10am-4pm
$5/person – Pay when you arrive
Pick Your Own $15/bundle; Children 12 and under enter at no charge
Special events include Outdoor Yoga with Bohemian Bliss Yoga.
2375 Bank Rd, Seagrave (Scugog)
Ph: 905- 922- 6983
III. Central & Eastern Ontario
Laveanne Lavender Fields
Located in Campbellcroft, Laveanne is a wonderful day trip destination from Toronto. Enjoy a meditative walk in the nine circuits, 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
2023 Season: Usually July 1st to 31st only, 10am to 4pm daily.
Admission: $14, Children under 12 years old are free
Located in Northumberland County.
8667 Gilmour Road, Campbellcroft – Port Hope
Ph: (705) 201-1545
Luscious Lavender and Herb Farm
A family-run organic lavender and herb farm in West Grey, Luscious Lavender and Herb Farm offers guided and self-guided strolls of their 3 sprawling acres of lavender fields filled with 8 different varieties of lavender and an abundant vegetable garden! They also have a boutique with in-house made lavender products Website
2023 Season:
Late June to End of July
Guided Tours: $8, Self Guided: $5
133668 Allan Park Road, Hanover
Ph: (519) 364-3008
Lavender Queen Lavender Farm
Lavender Queen Lavender Farm afternoon tea in the lavender fields and various other special events. You can also get hand crafted lavender products in addition to enjoying a relaxing stroll amidst the blooms. Details
2023 Season: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday to Sunday from June 17, 2023 to August 1, 2023
Admission is $10 + GST.
Special Events: Outdoor Afternoon Tea, June 21, 2023 to September 27, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Live music and wreath making workshops,
3981 County Rd 1, E., Yarker
Ph: (416) 795-5124
South Bay Fields
Visit South Bay Fields to enjoy a stroll amid 5,000 lavender plants of 8 different varieties. There are various photo opportunities like garden bench swings and Muskoka chairs situated throughout the lavender fields. In late July, you might even get to see a blooming sunflower field.
You can also bring in food and a blanket and enjoy a picnic at the farm.
In addition, they have a wildflower field containing over 27 different wildflower species. You can also purchase freshly harvested lavender and other products from the farm shop. Details
2023 Season: Open from June 24, 2023. Thursday-Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$5.00 fee for everyone over the age of 12.
7527 36/37 Nottawasaga Sideroad, Collingwood
Ph: 705-445-8218
Purple Hill Lavender Farm
Visitors to Purple Hill Lavender Farm can experience gorgeous views of lavender while enjoying a relaxing stroll amid the purple fields of this 50-acre property. You can also bring in your own picnic to eat at the farm.
2023 Season:Wednesday-Sunday June 17th to Labour Day.
$15.00 admission fee for everyone over the age of 12.
Special events include evening picnic series.
7484 6/7 Nottawasaga Sideroad, Creemore
Ph: 705-606-0184
Millefleurs
The lavender fields at Millefleurs are home to over five thousand plants of French and English lavender. The farm showcases six varieties of lavender which each show off a unique scent, colour, and flavour profile. The farm allows you to stroll through the magical fields of purple and share your experience with the many thousands of butterflies, bumblebees, and honeybees. The farm is committed to no pesticides on their lavender fields. Website.
They also have sunflowers and dahilias.
2023 Season: June 24th to end of July between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every Wednesdays to Sundays
August dates – TBA
Admission: $5 per person — children under 12 are free
17461 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington
Ph: 613-745-1602
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. Visit the farm during the peak flowering period from late June throughout July, for the definitive lavender experience. They also have a Bed and Breakfast. A lavender festival is also held in July. Website
2023 Season: Now open, daily 10am until 5pm; closed on rainy days.
Annual Lavender Festival in July
732 Closson Rd, Hillier
Ph: 613-399-1855
Rocky Meadows Lavender
This farm is located near Highway 7 and offers several fun lavender-themed activities including Yoga in the fields, painting classes, lavender wreath workshops, and more! Website
2023 Season: Opens July 1, 2023; Admission: $8
Kids: 12 and under- free
Special events include Lavender Tea, Yoga in the fields, wreath making workshops
2295 County Road 38, Asphodel-Norwood
Ph: 905-429-0528
LouLou Lavender
A pick-your-own lavender farm will open for visitors in late June/early July. They have a variety of lavender plants, Stewart’s Honey (Lavender and Herb), lavender sachets, and Ground Soap (lavender) available to buy. Facebook.
2023 Season: Now Open; Open daily, 10 am to 4 pm; $6 for U-pick
Special events: Lavender Yoga
19918 Maple Road South Glengarry
Ph: 613-551-6915
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There is another farm near Grand Bend & the Pinery Park. Lavender Hives has honey, fresh & dried lavender, labyrinth & small picnic areas for couples. Unique & peaceful nature landscape.
Great article, there is also one in Wiarton, Bluewater Lavender Farm, just opening to the public July 1 on weekends from 10-3. Bluewaterlavender.com
Is there nothing near Ottawa?
There are three: 1. LouLou Lavender, 19918 Maple Road, Williamstown. Ph: 613-551-6915
2. Temperance Farms Lavender, 3385 Concession Road 21, St. Isidore Ph: 613-807-7247 (Allows field visit).
3. McGregor’s Orchard, 704 Clifford Sideroad, Renfrew. Ph: 613-432-4362
.. We will update our article to reflect Temperance by late sprring.
Thanks for the info.