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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!
**Due to COVID-19 restrictions, you will have to get timed tickets at most farms.**
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 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 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 of these farms, though not necessarily in this order!
**Last updated June 9th.**
Southwestern Ontario
Steed & Company Lavender
Credit: 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
Flower and Time Lavender Farm
The Flower and Time Farm is a 74-acre lavender farm. The farm has 30,000 lavenders planted including Phenomenal, Royal Velvet, Melissa, Folgate, Hidcote and Munstead. Website.
380 Charlotteville Rd 1, St Williams
Ph: 289-968-4945
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. Website
1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre
Phone: 519-426-1841
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
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. Website.
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. They also hold a Lavender Festival during July. Website
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
769 Drumbo Rd, RR#3, Ayr (769 Drumbo Rd., Brant)
Ph: 519 632 7368
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. Website
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
2873 Dutch Lane, Vineland, Lincoln
Ph: 905 464-4304
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
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.
2468 25 Side Road, Campbellville
Ph: 519-856-0719
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.
During normal times, the farm is open to the public every day from early June through to the end of August including Holidays. Yoga classes are also offered usually on the field are offered on Saturdays and Sundays in June, July, August (and some holiday Mondays).
2501 25th Sideroad, Milton
Ph: (519) 512-0522
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.
9762 Wellington Rd 42, Erin
Ph: 416-727-5866
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.
They hold various events including a festival and high tea in the garden. Details
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
1381 Scugog Line 12, Greenbank (30 km north of Whitby)
Ph: 905-985-9060
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.
2375 Bank Rd, Seagrave (Scugog)
Ph: 905- 922- 6983
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
Located in Northumberland County.
8667 Gilmour Road, Campbellcroft – Port Hope
Ph: (705) 201-1545
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.
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. A lavender festival is also held in July. Website
732 Closson Rd, Hillier
Ph: 613-399-1855
Casa Rusticana 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 you want an adventure, visit Scenic Caves Nature Adventures nearby. Website
788190 Grey Road 13, RR# 1 Clarksburg
Ph: 519 599 7978
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.
19918 Maple Road South Glengarry
Ph: 613-551-6915
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Thanks for the info.
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.