Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Caledon, Erin & Orangeville, Ontario

The lavender farms

• Hereward FarmsLavender farm · East Garafraxa

  Lavender fields open June to September

  Café and boutique open year-round Wednesday to Saturday; summer field visits by advance ticket (limited in 2026), with VIP access guaranteed.

• Christel Lake LavenderLavender farm · Greenbank

  Booked visits in season; closed until May 24, 2027.

• Avalon Lavender FarmLavender farm · Mono

  Timed field visits June to September, booked ahead online; walk-ons when space allows; cut-your-own, yoga and high teas.

• The Giving PlaceLavender farm · Mount Albert

  late June to mid or late July

  Open for special events and workshops only (2026); season mid-May to October; Winter Farm Store from November 21, 2026.

• Bonnieheath Estate Lavender and WineryLavender farm · Waterford

  Open to walk-in visitors with free admission; picnics, tastings, vineyard tours and stays booked online.

• Apple Hill LavenderLavender farm · Windham Centre
• Purple Haven Lavender FarmLavender farm · Canfield

  Fields open June to November; u-pick lavender, flowers and sunflowers by payment; booked picnics, teas, dinners and workshops.

• Kelso LavenderLavender farm · Milton

  end of June to mid-August, peak in July

  Timed tickets booked online for a summer season (about June 20 to August 10); closed for 2026, reopening June 2027.

• Between the Vines Lavender EstateLavender farm · Dundas

  Booked visits May to September 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a tour at the top of each hour.

• Lavender Valley FarmLavender farm · Cookstown

  late June to late July, early varieties mid-June, some rebloom late August to September

  Open Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June to September (2026); walk-ins welcome; private evening events by booking.

• Purple Hill Lavender FarmLavender farm · Creemore

  Ticketed visits daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 20 into August (2026); picnic series, painting, yoga and a summer festival booked separately.

• Tullamore Lavender Co.Lavender farm · Arthur

  June and July

  Seasonal field visits during the June and July bloom; closed for 2026, reopening 2027; online shop year-round.

• Terre BleuLavender farm · Elora

  Not open to the public; products are sold at the Elora boutique and online.

• Stonewell FarmLavender farm · Erin
• Purple Blossom Lavender FarmLavender farm · Cambridge

  English lavender late June to late July (peak early to mid-July); French lavender early July to early August

  Ticketed timed visits from late June into August; closed for 2026, reopening June 2027.

Best time to visit

Hereward Farms says its lavender is usually in full bloom from the last week of July into the first week of August, with sunflowers at their best from July through September; Avalon Lavender Farm's field is open June through September. Belfountain Conservation Area opened for 2026 on April 25, and Elora Gorge runs May 1 to October 15. Apple picking at Spirit Tree Estate Cidery runs on fall weekends, and Island Lake adds sunset hours on several late-September and early-October weekends for fall color. Elliott Tree Farm's Christmas trees are open daily from November 14 to December 23, 2026, and its maple season starts again on Family Day in February. Forks of the Credit and Mono Cliffs are open all year for hiking and snowshoeing.

Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks

• Island Lake Conservation Area🏞️ Park · Orangeville · about 6 mi, 10 min drive

  About 820 acres of lake, wetland and forest at the headwaters of the Credit River; the 8 km Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail circles the lake over lake-spanning bridges, and kayaks and paddleboards can be rented.

  Daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (2026)

  Adults $8.50, youth $3.75, children 5 and under free

• Hockley Valley Provincial Park🌲 Preserve · Mono · about 11 mi, 20 min drive

  A nature reserve about 6 km northeast of Orangeville where the Nottawasaga River cuts a gorge through the Niagara Escarpment; the Bruce Trail and its side trails are the only facilities.

• Mono Cliffs Provincial Park🌳 State park · Mono · about 16 mi, 25 min drive

  Walk through a canyon on the spillway trail or along the top of 30-metre cliffs among ferns and cedars, on a stretch of the Bruce Trail.

  Open year-round for day use (2026)

  Ontario Parks day-use permit, bought in advance

• Elora Cataract Trailway🥾 Trail · Hillsburgh · about 7 mi, 15 min drive

  A 47 km former rail line between Fergus and Cataract with a level stone-screening surface; the Hillsburgh trailhead at 11 Station Street has parking. Some sections near Erin are closed for construction until about the end of 2026.

  Year-round

  free

• Forks of the Credit Provincial Park🌳 State park · Caledon Village · about 11 mi, 20 min drive

  A 289-hectare park on the Bruce Trail with the Meadow Trail and Kettle Lake; popular for hiking and fishing, and for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

  Open year-round (2026); entry 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

  Ontario Parks day-use permit, bought in advance

• Belfountain Conservation Area🏞️ Park · Caledon · about 12 mi, 20 min drive

  Look down on the waterfall from the suspension bridge, then follow short escarpment trails past springs, the old 'belle' fountain and Yellowstone Cave; parking must be booked ahead.

  From April 25, 2026, daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

  Adults $8.50 or $11.30 per vehicle (2026); reservation required, no walk-ins

• Terra Cotta Conservation Area🏞️ Park · Halton Hills · about 18 mi, 30 min drive

  485 acres on the Niagara Escarpment with a 2 km loop around Wolf Lake, a wetland boardwalk and a short, steep climb on the Bruce Trail to escarpment views.

  Daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (2026)

  Adults $8.50, youth $3.75

• Wellington County Museum and Archives🏛️ Museum · Fergus · about 20 mi, 30 min drive

  Housed in the former county poor house, which took in residents from 1877 to 1947; rotating exhibits plus a boardwalk through the woods to the old cemetery.

  Mon–Fri 9:30–4:30, Sat–Sun 11:30–4

• Elora Gorge Conservation Area🏞️ Park · Elora · about 24 mi, 35 min drive

  The Grand River runs between 22-metre cliffs; about 2 km of trails and overlooks, tubing through the gorge in summer and a splash pad. Leashed dogs are welcome.

  May 1–October 15 (2026), 8 a.m.–9 p.m.

Where to stop: farms, food and stays

• Spirit Tree Estate CideryCidery (21+) · Caledon

  Orchard cidery on Boston Mills Road with a stone-oven bistro, weekend apple picking in fall and guided tours on weekend afternoons.

• Tin Roof CaféCafé or coffee shop · Erin

  Main Street café in Erin village with locally roasted coffee and scratch baking, open seven days.

• Barley Vine Rail Co.Restaurant · Orangeville

  Lunch or dinner inside Orangeville's historic train station, with locally sourced food.

• Elliott Tree FarmChristmas tree farm · Hillsburgh

  Cut-your-own Christmas trees from mid-November, sugarbush tours and the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario on weekends.

• Wicked Welly Farm & ApiaryHoney farm · Belwood

  Farm store near Belwood selling the farm's own honey, pastured meats and eggs, open daily March to December.

• Harmony Meadows AlpacaFamily fun farm · Belwood

  Booked visits to hand-feed the alpaca herd, with a shop of alpaca socks and yarn.

A one-day plan

1. 10:00 AM
   Hereward Farms

   Coffee in the Lavender Lounge, then walk the lavender and sunflower fields; about 1 hour 15 minutes (open Wednesday to Saturday).

2. 11:30 AM
   Island Lake Conservation Area · about 15 min drive

   Walk part of the lakeside trail and its bridges; about 1 hour.

3. 12:45 PM
   Barley Vine Rail Co. · about 10 min drive

   Lunch in the old train station downtown (opens at noon); about 1 hour.

4. 2:10 PM
   Mono Cliffs Provincial Park · about 20 min drive

   Hike the cliff-top and spillway trails; about 1.5 hours. Buy the day-use permit before you go.

5. 3:50 PM
   Avalon Lavender Farm · about 10 min drive

   Book a field timeslot ahead and cut a bundle of lavender; about 1 hour (June to September).

6. 5:25 PM
   Belfountain Conservation Area · about 30 min drive

   Cross the suspension bridge over the falls before the 6 p.m. last entry; about 45 minutes, with parking reserved ahead.

7. 6:30 PM
   Spirit Tree Estate Cidery · about 15 min drive

   Dinner from the stone oven in the bistro (open to 9 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday); about 1.5 hours.

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Tips

• Ontario Parks sites here use automatic gates: buy the day-use permit online before you arrive and scan the barcode at the entrance.
• Belfountain does not allow walk-in visitors; reserve parking ahead, and note that its Gorge and Riverside trails are not suitable for dogs.
• Hereward Farms keeps its café and boutique open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 to 4; field visit dates are posted on its events page.
• Avalon's popular timeslots sell out and walk-ons pay $3 more per person, so book ahead.
• Kelso Lavender in Milton has closed its farm until June 2027, and Terre Bleu's farm is not open to visitors; Terre Bleu's products are sold at its boutique in Elora.
• Parts of the Elora Cataract Trailway near Erin are closed for construction until about the end of 2026; the section from Erin village to Cataract Road stays open.