Last updated: April 29, 2026
Spring is wild! It’s a great time to enjoy wildlife!
TRAIL REPORT (conditions can change through the day):
Hiking Trails –
The forest is dry now, so one can maneuver around the occasional muddy spot. Most of the trails are good for walking, Peepers (turn your sound on) are out, and the wildlife is plentiful! For your comfort, boots are highly recommended. Please check in with our store staff on arrival.
Trail conditions as follows: Variable
- Cranberry Trail – good condition
- Orville Lake Nature Trail – good condition
- Maple Trail – poor condition, exercise caution
- Medora Creek Trail – fair condition
- Orville Lake Nature Trail -good condition
- Pioneer Trail – fair condition
- Sandsmen Trail – very good condition
- Superberry Trail – 7.5 km – an amalgamation of all the other trails; rated as fair
Hours
- DAILY 10 am to 5 pm
- Trails close at 4:00
- Cafe Daily 10 am to 4 pm
Did you know? We’re open 363 days a year!! (We close Dec 25 & 26)
Activities & Pricing
| Activity | Availability | Price |
| Bog to Bottle Tour (walking) | Daily 1:00 & 3:00 | $30/adult |
| Tutored Wine Tasting | DAILY: 12:30 & 2:30 | $17/pp |
| Farm & Trail Access | Opening Soon | $5/pp |
| Café | DAILY 10:00 – 4:00 | Take out window Indoor and outdoor seating available |
| Wine & Cheese on the Patio | Daily: 12:00 to 3:30 | $30/pp |
| Savory S’Mores & Wine | Daily: 12:00 to 3:30 | $32/pp |
Booking
All activities (besides shopping!) can be booked ahead. We will accommodate drop-ins when we can, but we have limited capacity, also, some activities must be booked in advance. Bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
- Booking Lead Time:
- up to 1 hour before: Trail passes, Wine Tasting, Bog to Bottle Tour, Fire Lounge, Wine & Cheese, Fondue
- No booking required:
- shopping
- wine flights, glasses of wine
- local snacks and goodies (through store daily)
- Café Menu
- Things to know:
- activities start on time
- activities run ‘rain or shine’
- same day bookings are not available for some activities
- we will accommodate drop-ins if we have capacity
Bog to Bottle Tour FAQ
- Canadian Signature Experience!
- $30/adult
- must be 19 or older
- guided farm tour
- dress for the weather and for walking on gravel & uneven ground
- tutored wine tasting
- sample wines from dry to dessert with knowledgeable staff
Wine Tasting FAQ
- $17/adult
- must be 19 or older
- sample wines from dry to dessert
- knowledgeable staff explains the wines and winemaking process
- allow 30 minutes
- self-directed flight of 4 wines & wine by the glass also available
Wine & Cheese on the Patio (or Porch)
- available daily – must be pre-booked
- must be 19 or older
- Cheese Plate OR Veggie & Dip Platter
- Wine Flight (4 wines)
- enjoy on our picturesque Patio or Canoe Porch overlooking the Old Marsh
Farm & Trail Access
- walk around the farm and see what’s happening
- enjoy over 10 km of hiking trails
- discover various features (Bog Monster, tree carvings, Blueberry Hill…)
- learn with two self-guided trails (Cranberry Tour, Eco Fact Tour)
Food FAQ
No outside food is permitted on the farm.
Wine & Cheese is served on the Patio or on the Canoe Porch.
Our Canoe Porch is available for food & wine purchased through the café or store. Outdoor seating is also available. Menu items can include cheese plates, grilled cheese paninis, nachos, peameal on a bun with chutney, daily features and various hot and cold drinks.
Wine flights and wine by the glass are always available!
Shopping FAQ
- Open DAILY 10 am to 5 pm
- Check out our wines, from dry to dessert, made here from local fruit!
- Our frozen cranberries are always available!
- Lots of other local goodies to taste & discover!
Parking FAQ
Access is limited to farm parking lots only. According to Township bylaw – anyone parking on the road will be towed.
- shopping
- free
- bookings
- reserved parking is included with bookings
General FAQ
- Do you serve food?
- The café is open Daily 10-4. Pre-packaged snacks and goodies are also available in our store
- wine, cider and spritzer by the glass and wine flights are also available
- we have outdoor seating, including firepits, available
- No outside food is permitted on the farm
- Are pets allowed?
- pets on leashes are welcome outside
- 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?
- washrooms are porta potties
- hand washing stations and sanitizer are available in various locations
Address
1074 Cranberry Road, Bala, Ontario