This New Lavender Farm Near Toronto Has Thousands Of Purple Blooms & A Serene River Walk

You can cut your own fragrant bouquet.

Avalon Lavender Farm in Mono, Ontario.

Avalon Lavender Farm in Mono, Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

If you love all things lavender, then you'll want to take a trip to this new farm opening near Toronto. Avalon Lavender Farm, located in Mono, is officially welcoming guests starting the weekend of June 18, and you can enjoy an array of spring and summer activities.

The family-owned farm features over 30,000 fragrant lavender bushes and tranquil nature to explore. You can wander along the winding river to snap some dreamy summer photos.

Avalon Lavender Farm in Mono, Ontario.Courtesy of Avalon Lavender Farm

The venue isn't just home to flowers — you can also find thousands of honeybees and animals like chickens, horses, ponies, and more. One of Avalon's most prominent features is the two-story 1891 Heritage Barn, where you can shop for goods like candles, soaps, lavender white hot chocolate.

You don't have to leave the heavenly scent of lavender behind at the end of your trip. You can cut your own purple bouquet to bring home with you. You'll find both English and French varieties as you explore the field, which includes signs for your self-guided tour. The experience will open at the end of June and run through the summer. There will also be sunflowers sprouting in the late summer.

There are several more events planned for the season, including picnics in the field and yoga in the Celtic-style stone circle. Tickets for events are already available online, and it's recommended that you purchase them in advance.

There's another new lavender farm opening near Toronto to check out as well. Hereward Farms will host pick-you-own experiences as well as boozy picnics and a lavender festival.

Start dreaming about the fragrant lavender fields at Avalon and plan that summer adventure.

Avalon Lavender Farm

Avalon Lavender Farm in Mono, Ontario.

Courtesy of Avalon Lavender Farm

Price: $14 for field admission

When: Opening the weekend of June 18, 2022

Address: 347036 Mono Centre Rd., Mono, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore stunning purple fields and more at this new lavender farm.

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  • 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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