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🗺️ Farm Day Trips guide
Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Pair neōb's 12-acre lavender farm on Niagara Stone Road with Fort George, the Floral Clock and the Niagara Glen trails, all within 10 miles.
6 places · updated October 17, 2026
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Niagara-on-the-Lake sits where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, and most of what a day visitor wants lies along two roads: Niagara Stone Road, lined with farms, wineries and a brewery in a red barn, and the Niagara Parkway, which follows the river south past heritage houses, gardens and the gorge. The old town at the north end has Fort George and the Queen Street shops, while Queenston, about 7 miles south, holds the War of 1812 sites and the start of the Bruce Trail.
neōb Lavender's farm on Niagara Stone Road grows more than 20,000 lavender plants on 12 acres and opens daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in bloom season, with field and pick-your-own bouquet tickets sold at the gate. Summer is the easy time to combine it with the Niagara Parks heritage houses, which run May to October. Fort George, the Botanical Gardens and the Niagara Glen stay open year-round, so a fall trip still works.
The lavender farms
- neob LavenderLavender farm · Niagara-on-the-Lake
Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in bloom season; field and pick-your-own bouquet tickets sold at the gate.
Best time to visit
Plan around the lavender: neōb opens its fields daily only during bloom season, so check their website for opening news in early summer. The Niagara Parks heritage houses (Laura Secord Homestead, McFarland House, Mackenzie Printery) and the Floral Clock plantings run May to October. Fort George's music and military demonstrations peak in summer, and Parks Canada's regular fees applied again from September 8, 2026. Butterflies fly year-round at the conservatory, and the Botanical Gardens and Niagara Glen are open all year, though Glen trails can be icy in winter.
Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks
- Fort George National Historic Site🏛️ Historic site · Niagara-on-the-Lake · about 5 mi, 10 min drive
Rebuilt British fort at 51 Queens Parade with a self-guided route, an indoor exhibit, a lookout and picnic area; musical performances and military demonstrations are most frequent in summer. Plan a few hours, and leashed dogs are allowed.
Open year-round
Adult 14.75 CAD, senior 12.50 CAD, youth 17 and under free; parking 9.50 CAD per vehicle (as listed by Parks Canada)
- McFarland House🏛️ Historic site · Niagara-on-the-Lake · about 4 mi, 10 min drive
Niagara Parks' oldest property, built by John McFarland around 1800 and used as a hospital by both sides in the War of 1812. Costumed guides lead 45-minute tours, and a glass-enclosed tea room serves scones and afternoon tea; reservations recommended.
May to October; tours every half hour, last tour 4 p.m.
Adult (25+) 8 CAD, 18–24 6 CAD, ages 3–17 5.50 CAD (as listed)
- Laura Secord Homestead🏛️ Historic site · Queenston · about 7 mi, 15 min drive
Laura Secord's home from 1803 to 1835 and the starting point of her 32-km walk to warn British troops in 1813. Costumed guides show the kitchen where she is believed to have overheard the plans; tours take about 45 minutes.
May to October
Adult (25+) 10.50 CAD, 18–24 8.50 CAD, ages 3–17 7 CAD (as listed); free parking
- Mackenzie Printery🏛️ Museum · Queenston · about 7 mi, 15 min drive
Printing museum in William Lyon Mackenzie's restored home with eight working heritage presses and the Louis Roy Press, described as the oldest in Canada. Visitors set type by hand and print a bookmark or stamp.
May to October
Adult (25+) 8 CAD, 18–24 6 CAD, ages 3–17 5.50 CAD (as listed); free parking
- Queenston Heights Park🏞️ Park · Queenston · about 7 mi, 15 min drive
Escarpment-top park with Brock's Monument (1853), the Landscape of Nations memorial, picnic pavilions and a splash pad. It is the southern starting point of the Bruce Trail, which runs north to Tobermory.
Open year-round
- Floral Clock🌷 Garden · Niagara Falls (Niagara Parkway) · about 8 mi, 15 min drive
A 40-foot clock face planted with up to 16,000 carpet bedding plants, redesigned twice a year, with Westminster chimes every quarter hour. A 30-minute stop that is wheelchair accessible.
May to October
Free parking
- Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens🌷 Garden · Niagara Falls (Niagara Parkway) · about 8 mi, 15 min drive
About 99 acres of gardens with more than 2,400 roses, a formal parterre, herb and vegetable gardens and an arboretum, planted with some 80,000 annuals grown on site.
Open year-round
Free admission; guided garden tours 12 CAD plus HST
- Butterfly Conservatory🌷 Garden · Niagara Falls (Niagara Parkway) · about 8 mi, 15 min drive
Glass conservatory on the Botanical Gardens grounds at 2565 Niagara Parkway with about 180 metres of paths among thousands of free-flying butterflies; most visits take about an hour and it is wheelchair accessible.
Open daily year-round; arrive at least an hour before closing
Adult 25 CAD, child 3–12 16.50 CAD (as listed); paid parking
- Niagara Glen🥾 Trail · Niagara Falls (Niagara Parkway) · about 10 mi, 20 min drive
About 4 km of mostly moderate trails down into the Niagara Gorge, past river-carved boulders, old-growth Carolinian forest and views of the Whirlpool. Sections are steep and rocky; dogs must be leashed and cycling is not allowed.
Year-round, sunrise to sunset
Where to stop: farms, food and stays
- Pillitteri Estates WineryWinery or vineyard (21+) · Niagara-on-the-Lake
Icewine-focused family winery with tours every 45 minutes, tasting flights from 15 CAD and a wood-fired pizza patio open daily from noon.
- Niagara Oast House BrewersBrewery or taproom (21+) · Niagara-on-the-Lake
Farmhouse ales such as a saison and bière de garde poured in a barn on Niagara Stone Road, with Patina Pizza open every day.
- Southbrook VineyardsWinery or vineyard (21+) · Niagara-on-the-Lake
Certified organic and biodynamic winery a few minutes from neōb; tastings are booked ahead through their website.
- Ravine Vineyard Estate WineryWinery or vineyard (21+) · St. Davids
St. Davids estate winery with a bistro, its own bakery, and public and private tastings and tours.
- Greaves Jams & MarmaladesGift shop · Niagara-on-the-Lake
Jam maker since 1927 with a flagship store at 55 Queen Street in a building from about 1845, offering more than 40 flavors to taste.
- Kurtz OrchardsFarm stand · Niagara-on-the-Lake
Farm estate on the Niagara River Parkway known for jams, fruit butters, chutneys and other gourmet foods.
A one-day plan
- 10:00 AMneob Lavender
Walk the fields with a Roam the Lavender ticket and cut a bouquet; about 1 hour in bloom season.
- 11:15 AMFort George National Historic Site · about 10 min drive
Self-guided tour of the fort and lookout, with summer demonstrations; about 1.5 hours.
- 12:50 PMGreaves Jams & Marmalades · about 5 min drive
Taste jams on Queen Street in the old town; about 20 minutes.
- 1:25 PMLunch at Pillitteri Estates Winery · about 10 min drive
Wood-fired pizza on the patio (open from noon); about 1 hour.
- 2:40 PMMcFarland House · about 10 min drive
45-minute guided house tour and a look at the heritage gardens; last tour starts at 4 p.m.
- 3:45 PMQueenston Heights Park · about 10 min drive
See Brock's Monument and walk the first stretch of the Bruce Trail; about 45 minutes.
- 4:40 PMFloral Clock · about 5 min drive
Quick photo stop and the quarter-hour chimes; about 20 minutes.
- 5:15 PMNiagara Glen · about 10 min drive
An hour on the gorge trails, leaving before sunset.
Tips
- The Floral Clock, Laura Secord Homestead and Mackenzie Printery have free parking; Fort George charges 9.50 CAD per vehicle.
- Niagara Glen trails are open sunrise to sunset only, and it gets dark sooner under the trees; wear sturdy shoes for the steep, rocky sections.
- Book Southbrook tastings and McFarland House tea ahead; Pillitteri recommends booking tours online but takes walk-ins.
- neōb sells field tickets only in bloom season; if the farm is closed, their shops in Elora, Stratford and Bracebridge carry the products.
- If your group plans to taste at the wineries or the brewery, arrange a designated driver.
Checked in October 2026 against official park, tourism and business websites. How we check listings
Questions
When is neōb Lavender open to visitors?
During bloom season it opens daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with field and pick-your-own bouquet tickets sold at the farm gate.
Are the Niagara Parks heritage houses open in fall?
Laura Secord Homestead, McFarland House and Mackenzie Printery run May to October; the Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Conservatory and Niagara Glen are open year-round.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed at Fort George, and dogs must be leashed at all times on the Niagara Glen trails.
Is there a free garden to visit?
Yes. Admission to the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens is free; guided tours cost 12 CAD plus HST.
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