Great Lakes Farms
open seasonally August to November
SELF-SERVE APPLES OPEN DAILY 10AM-8PM
Located in the South side entrance of The Apple Barn, we have available varieties stocked daily while quantities last. Cash drop or Etransfer accepted. Thank you for your on-going support!
Great Lakes Farms is a family-owned fruit farm in Elgin County near the shores of Lake Erie in Port Stanley that offers visitors a wide range of activities and attractions.
We offer a variety of U-pick fruits, including strawberries, peaches, and apples, as well as pumpkins for the fall season and a family fun adventure farm. When you're ready for a break, visit our seasonal Apple Barn café for delicious home-baked treats. Come and explore our 155-acre farm - we can't wait to help you create amazing memories with your loved ones!
Hours of Operation for Orchards, Activities & Cafe
The availability of our self-serve and U-Pick options varies depending on the season and the type of fruit. For the most up-to-date information on U-Pick experiences, please visit the page on your desired fruit.
Our Great Lakes apple barn cafe and fun farm are open every year starting August 1st. Follow our social media accounts for updates and more information.
Follow our Pick-Your-Own page for updates on in-season crops.
U-Pick Options
Summer Season Fruits
Families can enjoy the opportunity to pick their own fresh fruit directly from the farm. During the spring and summer months, when they are in season, visitors can find an abundance of strawberries and peaches available for picking.
Fall Season Fruits
In the fall, apples and pumpkins take centre stage! Start your visit with a wagon ride around the farm or a trip through the corn maze.
Afterwards, grab a push-wagon and head into the orchard to pick a bushel of fresh, crisp apples straight from the tree. Feel free to add a couple of homegrown pumpkins from the patch.
After a hard afternoon of harvesting, head into the Apple Barn café to enjoy some delicious, fresh-baked seasonal treats.
Apple Barn & Café
Great Lakes Farms Bakery
During the season, we offer access to our store & cafe, FREE for everyone! Stock up on the latest baked goods, preserves, and local products.
In our fall Bakery at Great Lakes Farms, we know that delicious baked goods start from great ingredients. To make our Famous Apple pie, we start with fresh fruit and then use pastry made from scratch.
Our bakery started with apple pies, but we also bake fresh apple crisps, apple strudel, apple muffins, and apple cookies. We work hard to make our homemade pies and baked goods for you. We hope you enjoy them!
Apple Barn Cafe
Our Apple Barn has a rustic café with a porch overlooking the orchard. Here, you can enjoy serving your favourite baked goods with ice cream alongside a delicious beverage.
Family Fun Adventure Farm
Experience a world of adventure and fun at Fun Farm's newest attraction, the Giant Pirate Ship playset. Our Fun Farm attraction is perfect for kids and adults, allowing everyone to unleash their imagination and have a blast.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy, including digging and building in the sandbox with diggers for the little ones, an exhilarating zip line for the thrill-seekers, a Straw Mountain, farm animals, pedal tractors on an improved track for some fun racing, a challenging Corn maze to test your skills, and a natural playground for endless adventure!
Our Fun Farm is the perfect destination for a day of excitement and exploration for the whole family.
The Family Fun Farm is open annually from August to November.