With summer underway, there's no better time to check out Ontario's flower farms.
This day-trip activity is perfect for those who are looking for a unique mini-adventure this summer. It combines a road trip with a new experience and the opportunity to take incredible photos—what more could you need?
Visit one of the province’s flower farms to try your hand at snipping your own blooms and bring back a freshly cut bouquet to brighten up your home. Even better, load up and gift a colourful bunch to someone you love.
Colour Pop Florals: LaSalle, ON
Colour Pop Florals, whose motto is “Where colour and joy collide”, is a great place to start your flower-cutting adventure. Their specialty during the summer months is dahlias and this year they are growing over 30,000 of them—big, beautiful, dazzling blooms that come in a wide variety of colours. Wander the rows of flowers, take pictures and cut your very own bouquet; it’s an experience you won’t soon forget. Colour Pop Florals is the largest pick-your-own farm in Southern Ontario (and the only one to offer pick-your-own dahlias in the area) and is part of the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario.
Green Corners Farm: Ottawa, ON
At Green Corners Farm, you’ll find Ottawa’s largest u-pick flower field. They grow local, seasonal flowers, which in the summer months means sunflowers, snapdragons, zinnias, marigolds, and more. Cut your own or pick up a bouquet from their roadside stand. This is a popular place for photographers as well, and for a small fee they can book photo shoots or mini sessions with clients here.
Stems Flower Farm: Cookstown, ON
This small 8-acre flower farm is just outside of Cookstown and includes a Cut Your Own Bouquet Garden. Take a leisurely stroll through an acre of flowers covered in thousands of impressive blooms and select your own bouquet. The area also includes a private garden and a picnic space for visitors to enjoy.
Fresh Market Farms: Millgrove, ON
Fresh Market Farms is one of the largest self-cut flower farms in the Toronto and Niagara area. It’s a 25-acre, family-owned farm where they are devoted to providing customers with locally grown, sustainable flowers and vegetables. Adherents of the slow flower philosophy, they are proof that beauty and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. Choose a mix of zinnias, dahlias, baby’s breath and a number of other varieties to create your own bespoke bouquet this summer. Do some shopping at their farm stand and pick up some home goods and gifts too. You can even reserve the flower field for a private party or group! Their private u-pick sessions are led by a professional florist, so you’ll be guaranteed to score a picture-perfect assortment of blooms.
Philburn Flower Farm: Corbyville, ON
This Bay of Quinte flower farm has become a popular agri-tourism destination for unique experiences like sunrise and sunset flower picking. From July to October, the gardens burst into full bloom, offering a stunning variety of specialty cut flowers in every colour imaginable. This vibrant array allows you the creative freedom to craft your perfect flower arrangement. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, a picturesque backdrop for photos, a handmade gift for someone special, or an enjoyable outdoor activity with family and friends, Philburn Flower Farm is the perfect destination!
Country Cut Flowers: King Township, ON
Country Cut Flowers, located in King Township just north of Toronto, is a charming flower farm set amidst rolling hills and vibrant flower fields. Its heritage barn and picturesque outdoor spaces provide a whimsical and elegant backdrop for workshops, cut-your-own flower events, and weddings.
Robintide Farms: Maple, ON
Enjoy the beauty of flower fields in Maple as you pick your own bouquets of fresh blooms and capture memorable photos in this picturesque setting. With over 50 varieties of cut flowers available, visitors can enjoy Aster, Amaranth, Celosia, Cosmos, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Lavender, Lisianthus, Scabiosa, Snapdragon, Statice, Strawflower, Sunflowers, Zinnias, and many more.
Heritage Blooms Upick: Norwood, ON
Experience the charm of country living at this family-owned farm in Norwood, where you can pick stunning flowers straight from the garden. While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to visit the friendly farm animals. For the best experience, please bring your own scissors or garden pruners for cutting flowers, and a clean bucket to transport your beautiful bouquet home.
Island Roots Flower: Manitoulin Island, ON
Enjoy a magical pick-your-own flower experience on Manitoulin Island. The farm provides everything you need: a jar, scissors, and water for your freshly picked bouquet. Throughout the season, choose from a vibrant selection of sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, poppies, and more. During the summer, the farm remains open until dusk, allowing you to pick flowers under the enchanting sunset.
Black Creek Flower Farm: Stratford, ON
Nestled amidst lush landscapes, this U Pick garden opens its gates in July, offering a delightful pick-your-own flower experience. Specializing in seasonal, high-quality blooms, this charming spot invites visitors to create their own beautiful bouquets. For those who prefer something pre-arranged, ready-made bouquets are available, crafted with care from the farm’s finest flowers.
Please note that for most of these experiences, tickets must be purchased in advance online. Because these are working farms, you can expect bugs, weeds, uneven ground, and variable weather conditions. Closed-toe shoes are also recommended.
