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Farm Tours

Below are farms in Durham Region who host school tours. Please contact the individual farm for more information or to book a tour time.

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Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery
6275 Liberty St. N. RR#5, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3K6
Phone: 905-263-2396
www.archibaldswinery.com
Braggs Wild Birdseed
3048 Conc. Rd. 3 RR#4, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3K5
Phone: 905-623-9198
www.braggswildbirdseed.com
Brooks Farm
141 Ashworth Rd., Mount Albert, ON, L0G 1M0
Phone: 905-473-3920
www.brooksfarms.com
Cooper Goat & Veggy Farm
266 Ashworth Rd., Zephyr, ON, L0E 1T0
Phone: 905-830-4521
www.coopersfarm.ca
Found Family Farm
1246 Prestonvale Rd., Courtice, ON, L1E 2N9
Phone: 905-436-2528
www.foundfamilyfarm.ca
Fred’s Fruit Market
4303 Hwy. #113, Orono, ON, L0B 1M0
Phone: 905-983-5628
Heronview Alpacas & The Gifted Alpaca
7692 Ashburn Rd., Brooklin, ON, L1M 1L5
Phone: 905-655-5747
www.heronviewalpacas.com
Hotner Greenhouse Garden Centre
7585 Duffs Rd., Brooklin, ON, L1M 1Z8
Phone: 905-655-4296
Hy-Hope Farm
5450 Lakeridge Rd., Ashburn, ON, L0B 1A0
Phone: 905-655-4123
www.hyhopefarm.ca
Knox's Pumpkin Farm
6325 Enfield Rd., Hampton, ON, L0B 1J0
Phone: 905-263-2930
www.knoxpumpkinfarm.com
Linton’s Vegetable Farm
571 Raglan Rd. E., Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4
Phone: 905-655-3949
www.lintonsfarmmarket.com
Nature’s Bounty
651 Line 2 Scugog, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B3
Phone: 905-985-2096
www.naturesbountyfarm.com
Ocala Orchards Farm Winery Ltd
971 HighPoint Rd., Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B3
Phone: 905-985-9924
www.ocalawinery.com
Pingle’s Farm Market
1805 Taunton Rd. E., Hampton, ON, L0B 1J0
Phone: 905-725-6089
Pistritto’s Farms & Greenhouses
2465 Brock Rd. N., Pickering, ON, L1V 2P8
Phone: 905-683-8252
Richters Herbs
357 Hwy. 47, Goodwood, ON, L0C 1A0
Phone: 905-640-6677
www.richters.com
Siloam Orchards
7300 3rd. Concession RR#1, Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1R1
Phone: 905-852-9418
www.siloamorchards.com
Spinning Wheel Alpacas
1857 Regional Rd. #3, Enniskillen, ON, L0B 1JO
Phone: 905-263-2098
www.spinningwheelalpacas.com
Strickland's Perennial Farm
5467 Middle Rd., Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3K2
Phone: 905-263-2772
Whittamore's Farm Market & Pick Your Own
8100 Steeles Ave. E., Markham, ON, L6B 1A8
Phone: 905-294-3275
Willowtree Farm Market
975 Durham Rd. 21, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B5
Phone: 905-985-4973
www.willowtreefarm.ca
Windreach Farm
312 Townline Rd., Ashburn, ON, L0B 1A0
Phone: 905-655-5827
www.windreachfarm.org

Why Farming Matters
This trailer is a travelling exhibit packed full of static displays, integrative activities and ideas that will help you to learn more about farming and the source of your food, fibre and other products. Great for school fun fairs community events or festivals.
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