Here are 13 lavender farms to visit near Toronto for an enchanting day trip.
Kelso Lavender
Price: $15 + per adult
When: Opening June 15, 2024
Address: 8649 Appleby Line, Campbellville, ON
Why You Need To Go: Situated just outside the city in Milton, this farm is home to over 25,000 lavender plants and it's a magical spot for a summer day trip. You can pick your own blooms and get lost in rows of sweet-smelling flowers. It's a good idea to book a spot online in advance, as it can get busy.
Kelso Lavender website
Avalon Lavender Farm
Price: $17 + per person
When: Opening June 21, 2024
Address: 347036 Mono Centre Rd., Mono, ON
Why You Need To Go: This gorgeous farm has so much to enjoy. From high tea garden picnics to yoga, pick-your-own blooms and painting, you can live your best lavender life at this spot. This year, you can catch a bus from downtown Toronto to the farm, so you don't need a car in order to enjoy the blooms.
Avalon Lavender Farm website
Bonnieheath Estate
Price: $10 +
When: Until October 2024
Address: 410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can spend the day sipping boozy drinks and picking purple bouquets at this lavender farm and winery. There are lots of experiences happening throughout the summer, including paint nights, yoga and a market. You can even enjoy a picnic amidst the flowers.
Bonnieheath Estate website
Laveanne Lavender
Price: $14 per adult
When: To be announced
Address: 8667 Gilmour Rd., Campbellcroft, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can totally unwind at this serene farm outside the city. Laveanne Lavender is home to 4 acres of lavender as well as a fairy village, lavender labyrinth and wildflowers.
You can also dig into some lavender-inspired pastries and refreshments for an extra sweet outing.
Laveanne website
PEC Lavender
Price: $8 per person
When: Opening late June, 2024
Address: 732 Closson Rd., Hillier, ON
Why You Need To Go: While visiting this farm, you'll discover "many cultivars of lavender, offering a myriad of colours, scents and tastes."
You can explore the boutique, wander through the fields and admire the flower beds at this dreamy spot. There will also be a lavender festival taking place over two weekends in July where you can celebrate this fragrant purple bloom.
PEC Lavender website
South Bay Fields
Price: $5 per person
When: Opening June 22, 2024
Address: SR, 7527 36/37 Nottawasaga, Collingwood, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can get lost in a lavender day dream at this 18-acre farm in Collingwood.
You can wander through 5,000 lavender plants, relax on a swing surrounded by English lavender and stroll through a wildflower paradise.
There is also an open-air shop where you can browse for all sorts of goodies.
South Bay Fields website
Lavender-Blu
Price: $5 per person
When: June 15 to August 11, 2024
Address: 2375 Bank Rd., Seagrave, ON
Why You Need To Go: This small, eco-friendly farm is a magical place for a summer day trip.
There's lots to enjoy, from picking your own blooms to private workshops and lavender wand-making.
Lavender-Blu website
The Giving Place
Price: Prices vary
When: Opening June 22, 2024
Address: 19618 E Townline, Mount Albert, ON
Why You Need To Go: Located in the quaint town of Mt. Albert, the 8.5 acre farm will have you feeling like you've stepped into a storybook.
There's so much to experience throughout the summer, including high tea in the fields complete with mini sandwiches and treats.
The Lavender Festival lets you dig into goodies like lemon lavender bars, lavender cookies, lavender scones and more as well as enjoy activities like yoga, meditation, tarot card reading, Henna and drumming in the field.
The Giving Place website
Purple Hill Lavender
Price: $15 per adult
When: Opening June 15, 2024
Address: 7484 6/7 Sideroad Nottawasaga, Creemore, ON
Why You Need To Go: Purple Hill Lavender is "located on 50 beautiful acres of rolling hills nestled on the Niagara Escarpment."
You can spend the day relaxing amidst the blooms and enjoying the views. This summer, the farm is hosting dreamy evening picnics where you can dig into food while surrounded by blooms.
The onsite shop offers all sorts of lavender-infused products from candles to body oil.
Purple Hill Lavender website
Erin Hill Acres
Price: $12 per adult
When: Opening June 19, 2024
Address: 5837 3 Line, Erin, ON
Why You Need To Go: Get ready for lavender lemonade and stunning views a this farm near Toronto. The venue offers pick-your-own lavender so you can bring a sweet-smelling bouquet home with you.
There are 10,000 lavender plants to enjoy and the experience "can be one of the dreamiest and most relaxing things you can do in Ontario," according to the website.
You don't want to miss out on the Italian wood fired pizzas at the farm's Courtyard Cafe.
Erin Hill Acres website
Purple Haven Lavender
Price: Prices vary
When: Open
Address: 6834 Hwy. 3 Canfield, ON
Why You Need To Go: This picturesque farm is worth a road trip. Purple Haven Lavender has so much to enjoy this summer.
Starting July 14, you can pick your own lavender and create beautiful bouquets to take home.
There will also be a date night picnic event where you and your boo can enjoy drinks and food amidst the blooms. Other experiences include afternoon tea, yoga, forest bathing and sunset dinner tours.
Purple Haven Lavender website
NEOB Lavender
Price: $5 per person
When: Pick-your-own dates to be announced
Address: 933 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Why You Need To Go: This Niagara farm lets you "immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and enchanting scents of nature's abundance."
You'll find over 20,000 lavender plants and more than 2 acres of pick-your-own flowers at this new location, making it a magical spot for a summer escape.
NEOB Lavender website
Lavender Polo Farm
Price: $15.99 per adult
When: June 26, 2024 to September 10, 2024
Address: 20132 McCowan Rd., East Gwillimbury, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can head to the "biggest lavender farm in Ontario" this summer for a dreamy adventure. Lavender Polo Farm is spread across 155 acres and boasts 100,000 English and Spanish lavenders.
With picnic offerings and more, you can got lost in a purple wonderland at this spot.
Lavender Polo website
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Avalon Lavender Farm in Mono, Ontario.
