Best Spots for Apple Picking Near Ottawa

Apple Picking Near Ottawa

As the weather turns a little colder, it’s time to embrace some Fall Activities. One of my favourites is Apple picking. It’s fun to search for and choose the ripest and then head home and make some classic apple recipes like pie or jam. Make sure to call ahead at the farms to double-check conditions. It’s not just about the apple picking though, many farms also have fun fall activities when you visit. September is the perfect time to go so here are the best spots for apple picking near Ottawa.

Interested in pumpkin picking? Check out this guide of where to go near Ottawa.

Pinewood Orchards

Open: Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Weekends 9 am-6pm

Distance from Ottawa: 10 minutes 

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Pinewood Orchards. This spot offers several varieties of apples that are all hand picked from their farm. They have over 800 full-size trees, most of which are more than 50 years old. 

Log Cabin Orchard and Pumpkin Patch

Open: weekdays 10 am-5pm, weekend 8:30am-5:30pm

Distance from Ottawa: 20 minutes south of Ottawa

Log Cabin Orchard is my favourite spot for apple picking near Ottawa. They are so friendly here and they have lots of different apple varieties. I’ve visited for both apples and pumpkins. On the weekends you can churros, hot dogs, and a bonfire pit! I usually pick up some cider for my Dad here too! Opening weekend for apples starts September 10th.

They also offer pumpkin picking. Get my full guide to pumpkin picking near Ottawa here.

Cannamore Orchard

Open: Monday to Friday from 10-6pm and Weekends 10-5pm

Distance from Ottawa: 35 minutes 

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Cannamore Orchard. Here you’ll find a variety of apples and pumpkins. Don’t worry about carrying the pumpkins back, they have wagons and carts to bring them back from the field. There are also wagon rides, cow train (pictured below), duck races, mazes, animals, and more. Cannamore Orchard also has their Acres of Terror that opens on September 24th. 

Apple Stock Orchard

Open: Daily from 9am-5pm

Distance from Ottawa: 45 minutes south of Ottawa 

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Apple Stock Orchard. If you’re a fan of Macintosh apples you’ll want to head here. This spot opens on September 8th for pick your own apples.

Ferme l’Artisan

Open: Friday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm

Distance from Ottawa: 45 minutes east of Ottawa

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Ferme L’Artisan. Enjoy 8 varieties of apples as well as multiple varieties of pumpkins and squash that you can also pick.

Ferme Dagenais 

Open: Monday to Friday 10-5pm, Saturday 10-3

Distance from Ottawa: 45 minutes

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Ferme Dagenais. You’ll also find pears for picking at this farm. Both their apples and pears are organic. Enjoy apple picking from August until October depending on the variety, and pears until the end of September. Make sure to bring your own bag for picking.

Avonmore Berry Farm 

Open: Daily – 9am-5pm 

Distance from Ottawa: 55 minutes

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Avonmore Berry Farm. Bring your family to the kid’s area and enjoy weekend wagon rides during apple and pumpkin season from 10-4 pm. 

Mountain Orchards

Open: Monday to Friday, 10-5, Weekends 9-5

Distance from Ottawa: 1 hour

Enjoy apple picking near Ottawa at Mountain Orchards. They have a wide selection of apples to choose from. Pick some apples and also check out their forest trails, picnic area, wagon rides, straw jump, corn mazes, playground and more. Can’t wait to make your own baked goods? You can purchase pies, butter tarts, and more from their bakery. 

BUSL Cider

This spot isn’t an apple orchard but an awesome cidery. I visited this summer and fell in love with their cider. You’ll find it an hour and a half away. Enjoy one of their cider flights with a beautiful lookout over their orchard. It’s near 1000 Islands so make it into a road trip with this guide of more things to do in the area.

1000 Islands BUSL Cider

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Julia started Little Miss Ottawa as a way to explore her hometown as a traveller would. She’s always planning her next adventure, whether it’s local or abroad. You’ll find her exploring with her camera in hand. She hopes Little Miss Ottawa helps bring you on new and fun adventures. Happy exploring :)

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