Last updated: Oct 22, 2020
Our harvest activities for visitors will conclude on October 25. (The farm crew will continue harvesting the Old Marsh until October 31). Starting October 26, the Tour will become a Guided Walking Tour and the Cranberry Plunge will be closed. Wine Tasting and Wine & Cheese on the Patio will continue. Due to COVID, all activities are outside (Wine Tasting and Wine & Cheese are covered and have patio flames).
Hours
To Oct 25: DAILY 9 am to 6 pm
Oct 26 onward: DAILY 10 am to 5 pm
Did you know? We’re open 363 days a year!! (We close Dec 25 & 26)
Booking
Due to COVID-19 all activities (except shopping!) must be pre-booked and pre-paid this year. Drop ins cannot be accommodated. Scroll down for more information on all activities.
Sept 26 – Oct 25 (Harvest) – BOOK HERE
Oct 26 to Nov 30 – BOOK HERE
Harvest Activities (to Oct 25):
- Until October 25
- Daily Tours
- Wine Tasting
- The Cranberry Plunge
- Lots to discover on our Trails
- Patios and seating for wine and pre-packaged food
- Fresh cranberries!
- new parking procedures
- while we enjoy seeing families, our activities are geared to wine lovers
- to find a farm near you offering children’s activities, check Ontario Farm Fresh
Activities starting Oct 26:
- Starting October 26
- cranberry picking will continue until October 31
- Daily Tours
- Wine Tasting
- Wine & Cheese on the Patio
- Lots to discover on our Trails
- Locally inspired food & drink in our store
Plunge FAQ
- Sept 26 – Oct 25
- must be booked ahead
- part of the All Access Pass on Weekends
- can be booked separately during the week
- private bookings available
- we supply the chest waders, you bring the camera
- 10-15 minute walk (with a short, steep hill) to get there
- allow 30 minutes at the Plunge
- must be 4′ 6″ to participate
- to ensure distance, the Plunge will not be heart shaped this year
- For your safety:
- reservations only
- due to social distance requirements, we cannot allow non-participants in the Plunge area
- masks must be worn until entering the plunge
- hands must be sanitized
- high touch areas are sanitized regularly
Wagon Tour FAQ
- Sept 26 – Oct 25
- part of All Access Pass on Weekends
- can be booked separately on weekdays
- allow 30 minutes
- This is the ‘Bog’ part of our ‘Bog to Bottle Tour‘
- this is a walking tour at other times of year
- For your safety:
- reservations only
- due to social distance requirements, we cannot allow non-participants in the Wagon area
- masks must be worn on the wagon
- hands must be sanitized before getting on the wagon
- high touch surfaces are sanitized after every tour
Wine Tasting FAQ
- sample wines from dry to dessert
- part of the All Access Pass on weekends
- can be booked separately during the week
- allow 30 minutes
- must be 19 or older
- This is the ‘Bottle’ part of our ‘Bog to Bottle Tour‘
- patio wine flight & cheese also available
- For your safety:
- reservations only
- due to social distance requirements, we cannot allow non-participants in the Wine Tasting area
- outside under a canopy
- limited participants
- extra cleaning and safety protocols in place
Trail FAQ
- Farm access (beyond the store) requires a farm/trail pass
- Includes access to the cranberry bogs and over 10 km of marked trails with unique features and surprise discoveries
- Must be pre-booked and pre-paid
- $10/car daily (limited availability)
- pets on leashes permitted
- BOOK HERE
- trail information
Food
No outside food is permitted on the farm.
Our Café is currently closed, but we are offering pre-packaged food to enjoy outside.
From Sept 26 – Oct 25, our patio beside the store can be booked for Wine & Cheese on the Patio.
We have another patio, Muskoka chairs and several picnic tables available. Pre-packaged food (cheese plates, hummus, salsa and other goodies) can be purchased and enjoyed in designated areas with a glass of wine, a flight of 4 wines, cider or spritzer.
Shopping
- fresh cranberries available Sept 26!
- we are limiting the number of people in the store – please wait at the door to be welcomed in
- select 1 member of your group to shop
- it helps reduce line ups and waiting – please be kind!
- we love seeing families, but our store is not child friendly right now – thanks for understanding!
- sanitize your hands upon entry
- please wear a mask
- maintain at least 6 feet of social distance
- parking is free but limited to 1 hour
Shipping and Curb-side pickup options are also available
Parking FAQ
Parking is a little different this year. Parking on the road is not permitted (according to Township bylaw – those parking on the road will be towed). Access is limited to farm parking lots only.
- shopping
- free, 1 hour maximum
- when shopping lot is full, drive-through and curbside pick up options are available
- bookings
- to manage visitation, all cars must be registered
- $10/car includes access bracelets to farm & trails
General FAQ
- Will I see floating cranberries?
- You will see cranberries – lots of them! BUT, we don’t always look like the commercials. We have three ways we can harvest – dry rake, wet rake and beating. You are visiting a working farm – which means we can’t predict what will be going on during your visit.
- You may see:
- cranberries being dry harvested (without water – usually early in the harvest season)
- cranberries being picked with our Getzinger retracto-tooth picker (with water into shallow boats – usually mid-season)
- cranberries being ‘beaten’ (cranberries floating on the water – usually late in the harvest season after Thanksgiving weekend)
- cranberries growing on low vines
- cranberries being loaded for transport to the packinghouse
- cranberries going through the packinghouse (mills, hand sorting, packaging)
- Do you serve food?
- Our indoor café is currently closed, but we have outdoor seating and prepackaged food available along with wine, cider and spritzer by the glass
- No outside food is permitted on the farm
- Are pets allowed?
- pets on leashes are welcome, just not in the buildings
- Is there an entry fee?
- There is no charge to come to the store, but there are fees to explore the farm and participate in activities
- Stay, Eat & Play: here are two great sources for area information:
- Do you accept credit cards?
- Yes, Debit, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted
- Do you have washrooms?
- Yes
- washrooms are porta potties during our harvest season (kinder to our septic system)
- hand washing stations and sanitizer will be available in various locations