Agri & Eco-Tourism in Oro-Medonte

Step into the rural experience at an Oro-Medonte farm, dine with farm-to-table ingredients, or explore the countryside during your next trip to Orillia & Lake Country.

Grown in Oro-Medonte: Your Guide to Farm-Fresh Foods

Locally raised organic meats and produce, fresh cut flowers, sumptuous herbs, free range eggs, seasonal fruits and vegetables…Oro-Medonte offers all this and more.

Independent and family owned farms and businesses produce high quality items grown right at your doorstep. Enjoy a farm to table experience, help your kids learn where their food comes from, meet some charming farm animals and get some unique experiences right here in Oro-Medonte. You can support local while eating healthy and delicious food at the same time!

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Rural Adventures

Taste, play and explore your way around beautiful Oro-Medonte this season with an exciting collection of outdoor activities. From hiking with fluffy alpacas at Davidson Estate Alpacas, horsebackriding with Glen Oro Farms, and touring a farm brewery or cidery, Oro-Medonte offers memorable rural experiences for people of all ages. Visit Chappell Farms for a petting zoo and scavenger hunt, plan an educational and fun visit to Bass Lake Farms, or pick your own flowers at McNiven Farms and learn to make the most beautiful bouquet.

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Produced in Oro-Medonte

Experience a taste of place right here in Oro-Medonte with gourmet cheeses, farm fresh honey, craft beverages and much more. Supporting fine local producers right here in our neighborhood has never been easier, with an impressive and growing collection of local businesses.

Avoid the big box stores and choose handmade products that help reduce our carbon footprint and boost the local economy. Your shopping list is about to expand!

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Fall Colours Road Trip

Autumn is the perfect time to explore beautiful Oro-Medonte. Magnificent red, orange and yellow tones invigorate the scenery with incredible colour, and our welcoming community offers some special fall-themed events and activities.

Explore Oro-Medonte by bicycle, motorcycle, or car and plan a fall road trip with fun stops along the way. Browse local art, taste local cuisine, cycle your heart out and fill your lungs with fresh air. Make a day or weekend out of a self-guided tour and take in Oro-Medonte’s spectacular fall colours. Adventure is calling!

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AGRI & ECO-TOURISM

Simcoe County Barn Quilts

With participating locations through Oro-Medonte, Severn, and Ramara, Simcoe County Barn Quilts features 155 painted quilts, mounted on barns and buildings across the region to celebrate agriculture as an essential thread in the fabric of Simcoe County. Drive safely and respect privacy. When viewing barn quilts please use caution when stopping or slowing down. Please remember that the quilts that are on private property must only be viewed from the safety of your vehicle. See the map of Barn Quilts

Address: 1151 Highway 26 West Minesing, ON

Grizzly Naturals Beard Co

ALL NATURAL BEARD CARE Why Go Grizzly? Grizzly Naturals Beard Co. is Canada’s top choice for all natural beard care products that don’t compromise on quality. Our products are handcrafted in the woods of Oro-Medonte using carefully selected natural ingredients that are not only effective – but good for your body. No fillers, no synthetic fragrances, no harsh chemicals. Give your beard the respect it deserves. Give it some Grizzly.

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Bombshell Blooms Sunflower Field & Flower Farm

With 10 acres of flower fields, Bombshell Blooms is your ultimate summer day trip! Surround yourself with many different varieties of flowers, including sunflowers, for an experience that is unique to Bombshell Blooms. Bombshell Blooms offers a variety of activities! Buy a bucket, and fill it with your favourite flowers! Bring your lunch, and reserve one of our picnic tables – and so much more!

Address: 137 Line 9 S Hawkestone, ON, Canada L0L 1T0

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Oro-Medonte Chamber Farmers’ Market

Stop by the Oro Fairgrounds Thursdays this summer for this new and exciting market as a partnership between the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce and the Oro Agricultural Society. The market welcomes families to come and support shopping local as a community event that will bring people together.

Address: 80 Sideroad 15 & 16 E, Oro Station, ON

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The Fifty Acre Garden

We love our customers, so feel free to visit us at The Fifty Acre Garden on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings, from late June through October! Due to the intensive nature of our work, farm visits are by appointment only. Thank you for your understanding.

Address: 3682 Line 11 North, Oro-Medonte, Ontario

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Coulson Ridge Farm

Bryan and Melanie Ego and their young family are the proud operators of this Pick-Your-Own and fresh produce farm since 2011. Located at 82 Horseshoe Valley Road, E. (between Lines 7 & 8) at Coulson, the farm overlooks the rolling hills of Oro-Medonte. Coulson Ridge is a “sibling farm” to Ego’s Nurseries! Bryan is Kristin’s younger brother and they grew up working together in the family business. Coulson Ridge Farm produces a variety of farm fresh fruits and vegetables. The main crops include strawberries, asparagus, raspberries, sweet corn, tomatoes and garlic which are available seasonally at our Market shop (next to the greenhouses) and at local farmers’ markets. They also offer PYO (Pick-Your-Own) strawberries and raspberries in season.

Address: 82 Horseshoe Valley Road, E.

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McNiven Farms

Located in the beautiful hills of Oro-Medonte Ontario, we produce quality Beef, Pork, and Maple Syrup from our family farm, founded in 1831.

Address: 2943 Line 7 North, Oro-Medonte, ON L0L2E0

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Say Cheese

Saskia and Hans Sloeserwij arrived in Canada from Holland in 2008. As they adjusted to their new life in Canada, they found themselves missing the European style cheeses they grew up with. Back in Holland, Saskia and Hans created amazing cheeses using local ingredients and traditional European processes, but they couldn’t find similar products in Canada. They felt like the Canadian market lacked “authentic, traditional, European cheeses”. In an effort to fill a gap in the market, Saskia and Hans took it upon themselves to create those cheeses that they missed so dearly, calling their new business Say Cheese. Say Cheese uses the same process for its sheep cheese as is traditionally used for making Gouda. Their sheep cheese is produced as a medium firm cheese which is similar to the Dutch Gouda.

Address: 6353 Line 4 N, Midland, On

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Integrated Farms

We’re proud to offer the highest quality, truly pasture raised meats you can trust to buy. From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each item. We hope you enjoy each and every meal when you buy from our farm as much as we enjoyed raising it for you. Thank you for allowing us to be your source of local home grown food.

Address: 5091 Line 10 N Coldwater, Ontario L0K 1E0

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Bear Pen Flower Farm

Locally Grown Flowers and Herbs: We offer a wide range of flowers, foliage and herbs grown right here on our farm in beautiful Oro-Medonte Township. Our Flower Farm is located in the beautiful Horseshoe Valley area with gorgeous views and easy accessibility from the surrounding cities and towns of Orillia, Barrie, Coldwater and Midland. Flowers are available for purchase daily in early spring right thru to Thanksgiving!

Address: 3498 11 Line N Coldwater, Ontario L0K 1E0

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Davidson Estate Alpacas

Welcome to Davidson Estate Alpacas! Also known as the DEA. We are a newly founded farm with excellent quality Alpaca Cria and Alpaca fibre.

Address: hillsdale, ON

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Quayle’s Brewery

Welcome to Quayle’s, a farm brewery unlike any you have ever seen. Our dream was to create a world class hop yard and farm brewery, where we could craft the finest beers, from start to finish. Quayle’s Brewery, is nestled in the hills of Oro-Medonte, Ontario between lower Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, a short drive from Toronto and only 9 minutes from Orillia. With its peaceful surroundings, fresh air, and rich history, it is the perfect setting to brew our craft beer. We use our own spring water and farm fresh hops to create a lasting farm-to-glass experience. We overlook more than 12 acres of hop yards, sitting atop a picturesque hillcrest. Wanting to celebrate our local history, the brewery was built in 2016 as a re-creation of a 19th century local landmark, the Musical Barn. Our barn features a large outdoor patio, tasting room, acoustic lounge, and indoor/outdoor event space. It is here that our talented, local, award-winning brewing and production team refine our hops into a variety of outstanding Quayle’s beer. We have a pilot system and a full production system on-site, and offer new varieties of fresh beer regularly. Mix and match, and give us your […]

Address: 4567 Line 12 North L0K 1E0

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HORSESHOE VALLEY YOGA

Located in the heart of Horseshoe Valley, Ontario, our Yoga Studio offers a variety of Yoga classes and Workshops to suit your ever changing needs. Before or after Yoga, take a peaceful walk, through our private trails which we open to our Yoga guests. Complimentary to Yoga, we also specialize in the ancient healing art of Thai Massage. Your personal retreat is just a Yoga class away.

Address: 1246 HORSESHOE VALLEY ROAD EAST, COLDWATER, ON, L0K 1E0

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GLEN ORO FARM

Trail Rides Experience the beauty of our rich natural environment from the saddle, with a Boutique Trail Riding Experience here at Glen Oro Farm THE EXPERIENCE Your path will lead you from the stables into gently rolling fields of hay, from there it winds it’s way through a hole in the wall of trees and up into a forest of towering old oaks, maples, beech, pine, and cedar. As your path climbs through the forest keep your eyes peeled and wits about you – its not uncommon to see some of the wild residents of Glen Oro, such as deer, coyotes, rabbits, foxes, turkeys, and occasionally even the odd bear. Not to mention all of the smaller forest creatures! The sound of birdsong echoes through the trees, leading you up and up until you emerge into at an incredible vista. Our trail rides focus on creating a connection between you and your horse, emphasizing the incredible relationship between horse and rider as you move through the entire process of riding a horse – including the foundations of grooming, saddling, rider’s safety orientation, and grazing after your ride. We aim to leave our guests at Glen Oro with not only […]

Address: 2574 10 Line N Hawkestone, Ontario L0L 1T0

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BASS LAKE FARMS

Bass Lake Farms (BLF) (formerly known as Bass Lake Market Garden est.2016) is the next phase of our growing project. Bass Lake Farms is a local family farm owned and operated by brothers Jacob (farmer) and Noah Kearey-Moreland their aunt Ruth and cousin James. Before buying a share in the Bass Lake Farms – Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) Food Box Program, please read, understand and accept the terms of this shareholders agreement. If you have any questions or clarifications – please don’t hesitate to contact us via email – basslakemarketgarden@gmail.com or by phone 705 309 9669.

Address: 2520 Bass Lake Side Road East Orillia, Ontario L3V0J8

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HERITAGE ESTATE WINERY AND CIDERY

Peter and Jocelyn McArthur are the proud owners and operators of Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery, Barrie’s first and only boutique vineyard and cidery situated in the heart of Simcoe County. Heritage Estate offers beverages uniquely crafted out of 100% Ontario apples, free from additives or preservatives with less than half the sugar content of most larger commercial ciders. The sprawling estate includes a century farmhouse, tasting room, wedding venue and state-of-the-art on-site processing facility. Heritage Founded in 2014, Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery sprouted from the McArthur’s passion for wine. Peter learned the craft of cider making at Peter Mitchell’s Cider Academy at Cornell University which led to the planting of over 15,000 grapevines and 1250 fruit trees. Peter’s family first settled in the area in the 1850’s so it is no surprise that Heritage Estate features a century farmhouse in addition to over 20 acres of sprawling heirloom grapevines and apple orchards. The Process All production is on-site with state-of-the-art equipment providing superior quality and consistent taste. Peter’s experience as an engineering technologist with a business background in renewable energy gave him the confidence to invest in the production facility, providing Heritage Estate customers with the very best in […]

Address: 421 Penetanguishene Rd, Barrie, ON L4M 0H1

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STEAMY KETTLE SUGAR BUSH

At the Steamy Kettle we take pride in the old fashioned ways to make the best tasting, award winning maple syrup. Our farm is located on 25 acres of prime Ontario sugar bush with over 5000 available trees to tap. Our family started production of maple syrup in the early 1840’s, and we are still using the tried, tested and true ways to produce quality maple syrup, and are proud to say we have taken home many awards in the past for the quality and taste we are able to produce. Call for a full list of availability or stop by the farm when you see the steam rising.

Address: 1573 Horseshoe Valley Rd. West Craighurst, Ontario L4M4Y8

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SUGAR SWEET FARMS

We are a family-run business since 1980, located in Oro-Medonte Township. We have won ribbons at the Royal Winter Fair over the years. We take pride in making the best syrup possible. We also buy bulk syrup. Please call for availability of syrup in the off season. We have a large variety of fancy glass and maple butter, maple sugar, maple jelly, homemade 100% pure maple BBQ sauce, maple toffee, maple lollypops, and our mouth-watering soft maple fudge. *New* strawberry maple syrup! Made with real maple syrup and real strawberries. MMMMMM MMMMMM good!

Address: 1558 Line 5 N, RR 1 Oro Station, Ontario L0L2E0

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MCCUTCHEON’S MAPLE SYRUP

WELCOME Producing high quality maple syrup is an inspiring art that is learned only through extensive practice. McCutcheon’s Maple Syrup has been committed to perfecting this Canadian tradition since 1972. Our products have earned numerous first place ribbons at The Royal Winter Fair in Toronto – Canada’s premier maple competition – and we have twice been awarded the World Championship trophy. We believe you will agree that our Canada No. 1 Medium has world-class flavour. NEW fresh honey available at the farm-gate stand or local farmers’ market!

Address: 3983 Line 9 N, RR 4 Coldwater, Ontario L0K1E0

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BASS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

Follow Waterview Trail and learn how Bass Lake park, a farm for more than 100 years, was transformed to a recreational area. Just west of Orillia – close to historic Huronia – it is a popular spot for swimming, hiking, fishing and boating. Its fields and trails are good for skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Bass Lake offers canoe, kayak, paddle boats and stand up paddle board rentals.

Address: 2540 Bass Lake Sideroad East Oro-Medonte, Ontario L3V6H2

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BROWN’S FARM

Brown’s Farm is located in beautiful Oro-Medonte Township, in the village of Dalston. This year, 2021, will mark the 59th year that the farm has been growing and selling Sweet Corn. The farm has been in the family for over 150 years and Scott and Connie are continuing the tradition of selling fresh Sweet Corn, that Scott’s parents started years ago. Sweet Corn is picked fresh every day, in season, with Bicolor (Peaches and Cream) and also Yellow varieties available. Hope to see you at the farm, please drop by and say hello and pick up a dozen or so of delicious farm fresh Sweet Corn. Open everyday in corn season 9 am to 7 p.m. In the fall, we also operate a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, offering a large selection of traditional large orange pumpkins, white pumpkins, and specialty pumpkins. Straw bales, corn stalks, gourds, and squash are also available. Pumpkin patch is open weekends 11 am to 5 pm.

Address: 1809 Penetanguishene Rd. Oro-Medonte, Ontario L4M4Y8

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MCBRIDE’S ORGANIC FARM

Our goal at McBride’s Organic Farm is to grow and provide fresh, farm food to our customers with the smallest ecological footprint possible. Locally grown food saves energy and helps to reduce the effects of climate change. Visit us at the Orillia Farmers Market or visit our website for information on our farm and how to place orders for Organic foods.

Address: 1432 Line 8 N Oro-Medonte, Ontario L0L2E0

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JOHNSTONE’S SWEET CORN

Gourmet farm fresh sweet corn, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, peas, onions, garlic and more. Wild Blueberries, peaches, strawberries, maple syrup and farm raised lean frozen beef. Gourmet Sweet Corn (peaches & cream and yellow) Come visit our farm pets!

Address: 5144 Line 9 N Coldwater, Ontario

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SHAWS: CATERING & MAPLE SYRUP

We are a combination of two seasonal businesses at Shaws. Our Maple Syrup business has been in operation since 1904 and we are still tapping some of the same trees that we made syrup from over 100 years ago. Our catering service specializes in tasty food for outdoor parties. We grill with maple charcoal at your location and look after all your guest’s needs. Shaws Maple Syrup is a generational Maple Sugarbush/Pancake House open daily Mid February to Mid April 8-4 pm with horse-drawn weekend wagon rides and marked walking trails throughout the sugar bush.

Address: 493 Oro Line 14, Orillia, ON

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BIG CURVE ACRES

We offer an ideal Country Learning atmosphere for people of all ages. Our goal is to educate children and adults about farm animals, with a special emphasis on horses. Come and refresh your memories with us. We lease animals for display, and are the breeding farm for many tourism locations.

Address: 65 Line 11 N RR1 Hawkestone, Ontario L0L1T0

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SCALES NATURE PARK

Exhibits and hands-on educational programs featuring live reptiles, amphibians and fish of Canada, and from around the world. Nature trails and outdoor programs about ecology and conservation. Small gift shop. Group rates for schools, camps, scouts & guides, etc. Located just outside of Orillia in Oro-Medonte.

Address: 82 Line 15 South, Oro-Medonte, ON, L3V8H9

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TREETOP TREKKING BARRIE

Unleash the adventurer inside at Treetop Trekking Barrie, and find out why they were voted Ontario’s Top Outdoor Attraction in 2017! Located in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country at Horseshoe Resort, the park is only an hour’s drive north of Toronto and just minutes outside of Orillia & Barrie. Release your inner monkey and enjoy outdoor adventure for the entire family. Climb from tree to tree on a series of games like wooden bridges, balance logs, Tarzan swings and zip lines during a 3-hour zip line and aerial game trek for ages 9+, or on the smaller Discovery Course during a 1.5 hour visit for ages 5+. Short on time? Take an exhilarating ride on the 1000ft Big Zip, or take a leap of faith on the Adrenaline Jump free fall experience, both available for ages 9+. Treetop Trekking is the perfect activity for fun family outings, group adventures, school trips, or corporate team building. Open April through October annually. Reservations are required, and although booking well in advance is recommended, bookings can often be made for the same day if needed.

Address: 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd, RR1, Barrie, Ontario, L4M4Y8

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EGO’S PLANT NURSERIES

Ego’s is a garden centre for plant lovers! Open April-Oct. Our greenhouse and nursery features the best selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees in the area. Display gardens and Farm Market featuring our own farm fresh produce.

Address: 596 Horseshoe Valley Rd. E Coldwater, Ontario L0K1E0

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CHAPPELL FARMS

Great fun for the whole family year round! Summer Produce Stand Right at the front of the farm our produce stand is easy to get to and has a great variety of fresh vegetables. We will have sweet corn, beans, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes. Also, you can pick up your favourite Mennonite jams, pickled goods and honey. It will move up to the barn when the Fall Festival starts and have fresh produce for all of your Fall entertaining and decorating needs. Summer Festival Chappell Farms offers our Summer Festival and Zoo! It’s an amazing place for kids and adults alike! We have all kinds of activities that have been altered to meet Covid-19 safety regulations. Come visit our animals, run on the hay bale run, ride on the tricycle track, walk our new walking trail and do a scavenger hunt. There is plenty of room to just run and play in the fresh air! Fall Festival From late September all the way until Halloween, Chappell Farms offers our Fall Festival! It’s an amazing place for kids and adults alike! We have all kinds of activities and there is also plenty of room to just run and play in the […]

Address: 617 Penetanguishene Rd. Barrie, Ontario L4M4Y8

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AGRI & ECO-TOURISM

Simcoe County Barn Quilts

Grizzly Naturals Beard Co

Bombshell Blooms Sunflower Field & Flower Farm

Oro-Medonte Chamber Farmers’ Market

The Fifty Acre Garden

Coulson Ridge Farm

McNiven Farms

Say Cheese

Integrated Farms

Bear Pen Flower Farm

Davidson Estate Alpacas

Quayle’s Brewery

HORSESHOE VALLEY YOGA

GLEN ORO FARM

BASS LAKE FARMS

HERITAGE ESTATE WINERY AND CIDERY

STEAMY KETTLE SUGAR BUSH

SUGAR SWEET FARMS

MCCUTCHEON’S MAPLE SYRUP

BASS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

BROWN’S FARM

MCBRIDE’S ORGANIC FARM

JOHNSTONE’S SWEET CORN

SHAWS: CATERING & MAPLE SYRUP

BIG CURVE ACRES

SCALES NATURE PARK

TREETOP TREKKING BARRIE

EGO’S PLANT NURSERIES

CHAPPELL FARMS

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