12 Places In Ontario Where You Can Satisfy Your Lavender Fix This Spring
We might still be stuck in the dead of winter, but our love for lavender is always alive and thriving. So, if you’ve got a case of the blues, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up some of the most luscious Ontario lavender farms, spa treatments, drinks, and more to give you the taste of spring you’ve been so desperately craving.
As it turns out, Ontario is just as obsessed with this flowering herb as we are.
In fact, you can walk into almost any local cafe or restaurant and find lavender-infused something on the menu.
You can even take lavender into the bathroom with you with all of the soaps, essential oils, and even cleaning products that are available.
We’ve all heard about Ontario’s largest lavender field, but there’s so, so much more out there for you to explore.
This is why taking a road trip to your nearest lavender farm and stopping along the way to sip lavender lattes totally needs to be on everyone’s spring and summer bucket lists this year.
So, whether you’re dreaming of lingering in fields of sweet, calming lavender or sipping on a boozy lavender cocktail, the province has you covered.
Spring is close, we promise.
Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
Price: $10-$20
When: Likely to open June 1
Address: 2501 25 Side Rd., Campbellville, ON
Why You Need To Go: You'll be in a purple paradise at Ontario's largest lavender farm.
Brett's Ice Cream
Price: Starting at $5.25
Address: 1698 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This adorable little ice cream shop serves up delicious wild blueberry lavender cones that are to die for. You can even make a milkshake out of it.
Fika Cafe
Price: Prices vary
Address: 28 Kensington Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: A true book lover's paradise, you can enjoy warm and cozy lavender teas and seasonal lavender white hot chocolate.
Lov
Price: $6.50 latte
Address: 620 King St. W. Suite 102, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Blue lavender lattes AND incredible vegan eats? Sign us up!
Dipped Donuts
Price: $3.25
Address: 161 Baldwin St. #1, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The rosewater pistachio donut is a lavender lover's dream treat. The fancy donut has lemon steeped in lavender glaze, topped with lavender sugar, and, yep, a garnish of lavender.
NEOB Lavender Boutique
Price: Visits starting at $15
Address: 758 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara on the Lake, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can wander the lush lavender fields and treat yourself to some small-batch, handcrafted lavender beauty products too. You can even attend you-pick lavender days and lavender picnic lunches.
Flowers to Fragrance
Price: Prices vary
When: Tuesday to Saturday, hours vary
Address: 237 Geddes St., Elora, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can find nearly any lavender product you can think of here, from dried lavender to lavender mist for your pillow. Treat yo'self!
Steed & Co. Lavender
Price: Prices vary
Address: 47589 Sparta Line., Aylmer, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can linger in the calming lavender farm and shop for things like lavender honey, lavender salad dressing, and so much more.
Laveanne
Price: $5-$7 admission
When: Full bloom expected for July
Address: 8667 Gilmour Rd., Campbellcroft, ON
Why You Need To Go: More than just another lavender field, you can enjoy yoga classes and occasional pop-up dining experiences here.
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery
Price: Prices vary
When: Opens in March
Address: 410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford, ON
Why You Need To Go: Beautiful lavender fields and sweet lavender ice wine? We'll take two, please.
Lavender & Lacquer
Price: $40
When: Monday to Saturday, hours vary
Address: 955 Stockdale Rd., North Bay, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a luxurious lavender foot soak and treat yo'self to a perfectly polished pedicure.
Prince Edward County Lavender
Price: Prices vary
When: Opens in April
Address: 732 Closson Rd., Hillier, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can attend the farm's annual lavender festival set for July 4-5 and July 11-12 in 2020 for the chance to win some lavender prizes.