Ontario's dreamy 'Purple Road' leads you to quaint small towns and sweet lavender farms

It takes you to 55 enchanting farms.

A person standing by a willow tree. Right: A person sitting in a lavender field.

A person in an Ontario village. Right: A person sitting in an Ontario lavender field.

Lead Writer, Travel

Ontario has an enchanting "Purple Road" and it leads to some magical destinations. The route takes you to quaint little villages and sweet-smelling lavender farms for a dreamy summer day trip.

The "road" features 55 lavender farms scattered across the province and you can explore endless fields of purple and enjoy events throughout the summer season.

You can also check out some of the beautiful small towns along the way that are brimming with charm, local shops and cute cafes.

With lavender now in bloom, it's the perfect time to take a trip along the Purple Road and here's what to know about this whimsical experience.

The Purple Road, created by the Ontario Lavender Association, highlights some of the beautiful lavender farms across Ontario.

There are currently 55 lavender farms along the Purple Road and many offer activities such as festivals, yoga, picnics and more. You can choose a destination from the map to plan a flower-filled adventure.

You can head to spots like Avalon Lavender and Purple Hill for dreamy picnics or The Giving Place and PEC Lavender for some fun festivals.

The Purple Road also takes you to cute towns like Collingwood and Bayfield where you can enjoy the local offerings, grab a bite to eat and more.

Lavender is typically in bloom until mid-August, so get planning your Purple Road adventure.

The Purple Road

Price: Prices vary per farm

When: Until mid-August, 2024

Address: Across Ontario

Lavender Association of Ontario website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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