Ridge Road Estate Winery

flight of wines and cheese at Ridge Road Estate Winery Stoney Creek Ontario

A boutique winery located on a picturesque vineyard on the Niagara Escarpment that has been family-owned since 1875. Enjoy small-lot hand-crafted wines on a flight board or by the glass. Pair your wine with cheese or charcuterie boards or a picnic basket and relax in the cozy tasting room or outdoor wine patio. Be sure to try the signature red “Call Me A Cab”. Don’t miss live music Friday & Saturday nights from June - September, and keep an eye on the website for seasonal events and experiences. Reservations recommended.

Luna Farm

picking fruit off trees at Luna Fruit Farms Stoney Creek Ontario

A fruit farm on the amazing and picturesque Niagara Escarpment in Stoney Creek. They grow apples, plums, and grapes and offer seasonal pick-your-own apples and fruit especially for those who want to immerse themselves in the age-old fall tradition of harvesting fruit. An authentic experience of picking apples right off the tree is an Ontario must-do. With over 25 varieties of those favourites, locally grown. Learn about their give-back program, and support local food banks.

Lincoln Line Orchards

fresh pears from Lincoln Line Orchards smithville ontario

Their farm market offers a variety of fresh produce, cider, pies, honey, preserves, and many other local products. This family-run fruit farm has been producing fruit for over 50 years. With 50 acres of fruit production, they care for an average of 25,000 trees. Come and discover the incredible varieties of pears, peaches, and plums. The orchard grows their own Honey Crips, Ambrosia Honey Crisp, Ambrosia, Mutsu, Joan Gold, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Royal Gala, and so much more!

Paradise Fields

barn at Paradise Fields binbrook ontario

The Paradise Fields vision is for the improvement of health within Hamilton, Southern Ontario, and beyond. This initiative has given them a strong directive of giving back. Paradise Fields is not just an Organic farm but a place that teaches the visitor how to get the best out of their food and live their healthiest lives. Stop by these welcoming fields to enjoy exceptional organic fruit and vegetable the way it was originally intended: nutrient-rich and abundant in flavour while learning how to live your best life!

Fletcher’s Fruit Farm

apples on the tree at Fletcher's Fruit Farm Hannon Ontario

A fresh and locally grown experience. Stop by the 150-year-old Fletcher Fruit Farm where you are buying directly from the farmer! Choose or simply pick your own fruit from the twenty-three varieties of apples and the seven varieties of pears. If that doesn’t satisfy you, try some of their in-season squash and pumpkins, or their pure non-pasteurized creamed honey. Be sure to try some of their fresh, hot apple cider if it’s available!

Murphy’s Country Produce Ltd.

corn on the cob from murphys country produce stoney creek

Stop by this 4-acre, family-run farm that yields seasonal produce and makes the purest of jams, jellies, honey, and more. The Murphy farm makes various fruits and vegetables such as raspberries, tomatoes, peas, sweet corn, fava beans and pumpkins, and just recently introduced fresh-cut daily sunflowers and gladiolas! With happy smiles and interesting stories, this family farm is the perfect place to brighten the day.

Tall Post Craft Cider

two people enjoying a drink on picnic table at Tall Post Craft Cider

A small-batch craft cider house with flavours from their ever-growing and on-farm orchard and local growers, perfectly integrated into their blends. This Ontario farm experience aims to make its products from bushel to bottle! Focused on small-batch craft experiences, searching out new spices, flavours, and Ontario-grown fruits to be integrated into each blend. Nestled in rural Stoney Creek and in the heart of farmland, this stop is a rustic factory-style cidery experience to taste local.

The Udder Way Artisan Cheese

soft brie from Udder Way Artisan Cheese Hamilton Ontario

At The Udder Way Artisan Cheese Co., they take pride in continuing the traditions of Canadian cheese making while also pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our award-winning artisan cheeses are made using the finest local milk from Guernsey and Holstein cows, goats, and sheep, ensuring that every batch is packed with nutritious A2 protein. Their commitment to using local farms is not only important for the quality of their cheese but also for the sustainability of the cheese industry.

Paron Cheese Co.

rounds of cheese from Paron cheese co. Hamilton Ontario

This family-owned and operated cheese company for over 70 years, is one of the first and oldest European cheese makers in Canada. Visiting Paron Cheese you will experience a traditional, family-oriented enterprise. Tasting their cheeses, you will discover Old World flavours recreated in Canada. Natale Paron established the company in the 1930s above the Niagara Escarpment from the community of Stoney Creek. Italian-Canadians were settling in the Hamilton area and Paron knew they would be seeking ingredients reminiscent of their homeland.

Erland Lee (Museum) House

Erland Lee Museum Home Hamilton Ontario

Come for a tour of the homestead that served the Lee family for six generations, spanning over 160-years. This historic home and beautiful grounds was the birthplace of the world’s first Women’s Institute and largest rural women’s movement. They provide custom tours focusing on the history of the Lee Family and their unique contribution to the Women's Institute’s founding. The Lee family recognized the need for rural women to be educated, particularly in the area of domestic science.

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