🍓 Pick Your Own: GTA's Top 10 Strawberry Destinations

Summer's sweetest tradition is here! Strawberry season has officially arrived across the Greater Toronto Area, bringing families the perfect opportunity to create delicious memories together.

We've put together the top 10 pick-your-own spots including when they're open for the season, operating hours, rates, and tips from parents who have been there. Whether you're looking for a quick morning adventure at one of our farms or planning to attend special strawberry festivals and events, these local destinations offer everything from scenic picking fields to tractor rides and pancake breakfasts.

🌟 General Strawberry Picking Tips:

• Arrive early for the best berry selection

• Strawberry season typically runs from mid-June to early July depending on weather conditions

• Check farm websites/social media or call ahead for daily updates on berry availability

• Most farms provide baskets, but confirm before visiting

• Cash and card payment options vary by farm

DURHAM REGION

🍓 Maple Grove Orchards

June 19-25 | Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 3700 Maple Grove Rd, Bowmanville | Free admission, $7/quart or $20 for 3L basket
~1 hour 15 minutes from Toronto
Website: maplegroveorchards.ca

All pick-your-own sales are prepaid before entering the fields, with a minimum 1 quart purchase per person ages 2 & up. You must be actively picking to be on the farm property.

🔥 HOT TIP: Check out their new sandbox area for kids and don't miss the farm market full of fresh produce!

🍓 Watson Farms

June 19-25 | Weekends only 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 2287 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville | Adults $5, Children $3, Kids 2 & under FREE, $7/litre or $21 for 3L
~1 hour 15 minutes from Toronto
Website: watsonfarms.ca

Weekend-only strawberry picking with the added bonus of tractor rides available Friday through Sunday!

🔥 HOT TIP: Plan your visit for the weekend to enjoy both strawberry picking and fun tractor rides for the whole family!

🍓 Pingle's Farm

June 19-25 | Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mon/Tues) | 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton | Plan Ahead: $12 + HST, Day-Of: $15-$17 + HST
~1 hour 30 minutes from Toronto
Website: pinglesfarmmarket.com

Advanced booking saves you money! Tickets required for ages 2 & up, with 23 months & under free. Last entry at 5:00 PM.

🔥 HOT TIP: Book 24+ hours ahead to save $5! Plus, enjoy one FREE quart of strawberries with every Frequent Farmer Pass purchase through June 30th!

🍓 Tindall Farm & Market

Late June onwards | Daily hours TBA | 1025 Cragg Rd, Uxbridge | Pricing TBA
~1 hour 45 minutes from Toronto
Website: tindallfarmmarket.com

Third-generation family farm with over 50 years of experience offering chemical-free strawberries. Simple and fun pick-your-own experience with baskets provided.

🔥 HOT TIP: Messy strawberry faces encouraged! Follow their social media for opening announcements as Mother Nature controls the timing!

PEEL REGION

🍓 Downey's Canada Day Strawberry Festival (EVENT)

July 1 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon | $9 + HST ages 2-92
~45 minutes from Toronto
Website: downeystrawberryfestival.hytix.com

Celebrate Canada Day with strawberry picking plus an optional Strawberry Pancake Breakfast ($10 + HST additional). Festival ticket required for pancake breakfast participation.

🔥 HOT TIP: Make it a patriotic celebration - combine berry picking with delicious strawberry pancakes for the ultimate Canada Day experience!

🍓 Rock Garden Farms

June 20 onwards | Daily 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 16930 Airport Rd, Caledon East | Pricing TBA
~1 hour from Toronto
Website: rockgardenfarms.ca

U-pick strawberries in the scenic Caledon area with extended daily hours perfect for flexible family schedules.

🔥 HOT TIP: Check their Instagram @rockgardenfarms for daily updates on berry availability and pricing!

🍓 Clarkson Village Strawberry Festival (EVENT)

June 21 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1880 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga | FREE with canned food donation
~30 minutes from Toronto
Website: clarksonbia.com

Community strawberry festival that gives back! Bring a canned food donation and enjoy family-friendly strawberry festivities right in Clarkson Village.

🔥 HOT TIP: This is the closest option to Toronto and supports a great cause - perfect for families looking for a quick strawberry adventure with community spirit!

YORK REGION

🍓 Robintide Farms

Late June onwards | 2720 King Vaughan Rd, King City | $14-$22 for strawberry picking baskets
~45 minutes from Toronto
Website: robintidefarms.com

Fresh strawberry picking at this family farm! Last entrance to the field is 30 minutes before closing, and no pets are allowed at the farm for safety reasons.

🔥 HOT TIP: Call ahead to confirm opening date as timing depends on weather conditions. Don't bring large bags to the field - they're not permitted for food safety!

🍓 Applewood Farm

June 20 onwards | Various times | 12416 McCowan Rd, Stouffville | $15 admission for 4 years & up, Children under 3 FREE
~1 hour from Toronto
Website: applewoodfarm.ca

Admission includes a 2-litre basket of pick-your-own strawberries, plus the farm provides a complimentary basket free of charge. Perfect start to summer berry adventures for the whole family.

🔥 HOT TIP: Weekday hours are 9:00am-6:00pm, but weekend hours change to 8:00am-5:00pm!

🍓 Organics Family Farm

June 20 onwards | Various times | 7550 19th Avenue, Markham | $17 per person 3 years old and up, includes 2 litre basket
~1 hour from Toronto
Website: organicsfarm.ca

Certified organic strawberries with chemical-free growing practices. Additional berries are $7.00/L, with your $17 entry fee deducted from total purchase.

🔥 HOT TIP: Strollers/wagons are not permitted in the field as they damage the crop, and pets are not allowed on the farm!

🍓 Reesor's Farm Market

June 6 onwards | Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 10825 Ninth Line, Markham | Pricing TBA
~45 minutes from Toronto
Website: reesors.ca

⚠️ REESOR’S WILL BE CLOSED JUNE 19/20 to give berries more time to ripen. Stay tuned for re-opening.

Operating since 1804, this historic farm offers both ready-picked strawberries and pick-your-own experiences. Famous for their sweet corn and homemade baked goods.

🔥 HOT TIP: Try their very popular Molasses Crinkles Cookies and fresh fruit pies made on-site!

🍓 Strawberry Creek Farm

Now open | Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Sundays) | 17471 Woodbine Ave, Newmarket | No admission fee, $4 per pound for strawberries
~1 hour from Toronto
Website: strawberrycreekfarms.ca

Family-owned farm offering pick-your-own strawberries from June to mid-July, plus peas and raspberries. Features Amazing Acres playground and farm animals.

🔥 HOT TIP: The strawberry field closes at 5:30 p.m., so arrive early for the best selection! Also offers sunflower patches and a food truck on weekends.

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