Fall is full of natural vibes and the best way to celebrate the season is to get out of the city and head to small towns and farms strewn across the province. Hang out with some livestock animals, snack on some locally-grown produce and sweet treats, squeal with delight on
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Experience the bounty of the farm when you make the trip to East Gwillimbury, an agricultural community of villages connected by forest and farms, for their Farm to Fork Tour with six participating farms. The area is also surrounded by over 20 farms that produce ethically-raised livestock, free-run eggs, organic
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The Markham Fair is one of Canada’s longest-running county fairs (since 1844!) with children’s activities and entertainment, home craft and agricultural shows, food and much more. Popular events include tractor pulls and demolition derby, Children’s Pet Show, monster trucks, dog shows and livestock shows. Markham Fair When: October 3-6, 2024
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Brooks Farms’ Fall Fun Festival returns with family attractions including farm animals​, wagon rides, corn maze, zip line, swings and slides, playground structures such as pirate ships and sandbox, Junior Farmers Village, and much more. There’s also a full line-up of family entertainment this year, including princesses, TV characters, superheroes,
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The smell of apple pie is one of those hallmarks of Autumn. But first, you need to get some good fresh apples, and a great way to do so is to make an outdoorsy day out of it and pick your own! Apple picking season in Ontario runs from early
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It’s sunflower season and these huge picturesque flowers are springing up all over the province. In the second half of summer, families can take some time to wander through farm fields, feel at one with nature and, of course, take plenty of selfies! Many farms also include family activities, such
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