Last updated: June 5, 2023
Spring is wild! It’s a great time to enjoy wildlife!
TRAIL REPORT (conditions can change through the day):
- Hiking Trails – OPEN!
Hours
- DAILY 10 am to 5 pm
- Trails close at 4:30
- Yes, we’re open every day Victoria Day Weekend! (May 20, 21, & 22)
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) | THURS-TUES: 1 pm SAT/SUN: 1 & 3 closed Wed | $28/adult |
| Tutored Wine Tasting | DAILY: 12:30 SAT/SUN: 12:30 & 2:30 | $15/pp |
| Farm & Trail Access | DAILY: 10 – 4:30 | $5/pp |
| Café | FRI-SUN: 10:30 – 4:00 | Take out window Indoor and outdoor seating available |
| Wine & Cheese on the Patio | Opening May 1st! DAILY: noon SAT/SUN: noon & 2 | $25/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
- up to 2 hours before: Wine Tasting, Bog to Bottle Tour, Fire Lounge, Wine & Cheese
- up to 24 hours before: Fondue
- No booking required:
- shopping
- wine flights, glasses of wine
- local snacks and goodies (through store daily)
- Café Menu ( Open Friday to Sunday )
- 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 closed Wednesdays
- Cafe and Fire Lounges open Friday through Sunday
- BOOK NOW
Bog to Bottle Tour FAQ
- Canadian Signature Experience!
- $28/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
- $15/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 Friday through Sunday. 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