About Carluke Orchards
Carluke Orchards sits on Shaver Road south of Ancaster, where Robert and Marion Inksetter moved in 1961 and planted the orchard in 1965. Marion began selling pies from a stand at the end of the lane on the honor system in the 1970s, opened a licensed bake shop in 1984, and the family still runs it today, now in its third generation with granddaughter Michelle baking from her recipes.
Pick-your-own apples usually start in the second week of September and run to mid-October, with 13 varieties in the rows, including McIntosh, Royal Gala, Empire, Ambrosia, Jonagold, Mutsu and Northern Spy. In 2026 bags were $23 for 10 lb and $44 for 20 lb, and pumpkins were $8 each. No booking is needed, and entry to the orchard closes 45 minutes before closing time.
On fall weekends a $12 wristband (free for ages 4 and under) covers the wagon ride, corn maze, petting zoo and Tractor Tire Park; Tuesday to Friday a $4 wristband covers the maze and tire park. The bakery turns out about 20 kinds of pie with whole fruit, plus cookies, muffins, meat pies and lasagna, and the store is open February 1 to December 24.
Between the Vines Lavender Estate west of Dundas is about 7 miles north, roughly 15 minutes, so a summer lavender visit and a pie stop make an easy half day.
What to do
- Pick your own apples from 13 varieties, early September to mid-October
- Choose a pumpkin from the patch in fall
- Take the weekend wagon ride and walk the corn maze
- Visit the petting zoo and Tractor Tire Park with kids
- Buy a from-scratch fruit pie, cookies or meat pies at the bakery
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Pick-your-own apples early September to mid-October; store and bakery open February 1 to December 24
- Hours
- Fall 2026: Tuesday–Saturday from 8 am (posted closing 5 or 6 pm; call to confirm), Sunday 11 am–5 pm, closed Monday; orchard entry closes 45 minutes before closing
- Admission
- Pick-your-own priced by the bag (2026: $23 for 10 lb, $44 for 20 lb); fall weekend wristband $12, under 5 free; weekday wristband $4
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed (orchard only, not in the bakery)
- Reservations
- Walk-in
- Payment
- Cash, credit, debit or tap
Tips for your visit
- Call ahead to confirm which varieties are still on the trees; the picking schedule is an estimate
- The wagon doesn't run on weekdays, so plan to walk to the maze Tuesday to Friday
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before closing if you want to pick
- Photographers must arrange shoots in advance
Pair it with a lavender farm
Between the Vines Lavender Estate · about 15 minutes away
Between the Vines Lavender Estate near Dundas is about 15 minutes north, a good pairing with a pie stop.
Getting there
Questions
When is apple picking at Carluke Orchards?
Usually from the second week of September to mid-October, depending on weather.
Do I need to book to pick apples?
No. Pick-your-own doesn't need a booking, and you don't need a wristband to pick.
Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the orchard but not in the bakery.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Caledon, Erin & Orangeville, Ontario
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
