Farm stays and agritourism vacations in Ontario

Northwest Ontario

Kenora Bed and Bale

Located close to town, this was once a popular campground from the 1920s to the 1960s. It’s been lovingly rebuilt and restored but with a country twist. Kenora Bed and Bale is a small, urban farm resort that offers a variety of easy outdoor and rural experiences.

Enjoy glamping-style accommodation in a tiny cabin, go hiking and berry picking, meet the horses and other farm animals, fish in Rabbit Lake and experience the fun of campfire camaraderie at this family-friendly farm stay.

Location: 66 Cambrian Drive, Kenora

Niagara Region

Inn The Orchard

Breathe in fresh country air on a farm stay at this picturesque property surrounded by peach and cherry orchards, grapevines, walking trails and a bubbling creek.

Opt for the cottage with a loft and outdoor Japanese soaker tub, the log cabin overlooking the Sixteen Mile Creek or a simple yet luxurious two-level container home with an outdoor firepit and hot tub. Inn The Orchard is a perfect getaway for couples seeking to relax in nature.

Location: 4299 Fairlane Road, Lincoln

Riverside Oasis Farm

Recharge and reconnect with the earth at this farm retreat. Meet farm animals, enjoy nature walks with river views and savour organic, farm-fresh food. Learn about animal care, sustainable growing and beekeeping on a guided farm tour.

Stay in one of two all-season glamping-style Mongolian yurts overlooking the Welland River. Farm tours are free for overnight guests. Riverside welcomes couples and families.

Location: 6696 Canborough Road, Wellandport

Southwestern Ontario

Texas Longhorn Guest Ranch

Channel the spirit of the west and stay in a cozy, glamping-style covered wagon with a queen bed, lovely linens and a covered porch.

Sip on fresh coffee or tea before breakfast, chill out poolside and toast marshmallows over your private fire pit at this adults-only ranch retreat. Your stay includes a full breakfast, with the option of adding on a barbecue dinner of BBQ steak, chicken or salmon. These hearty ranch-style meals must be booked in advance.

Location: 1745 Melwood Drive, Strathroy

Jireh Hills Family Homestead

Experience unique, hands-on learning about simple, sustainable farming and bask in the rolling hills, Carolinian forest and winding Sydenham River of Southwestern Ontario.

Meet the alpacas, snuggle with baby goats and learn to make cheese and yogurt. Family-friendly accommodations include a year-round nature lodge and seasonal RV glamping.

Location: 3355 Lobelia Drive, Alvinston

Cider Keg Farm Market

Savour the flavours of the countryside with fresh apple cider, warm pies, ice cream and other local foods from this iconic farm market. Extend your visit with a stay at the on-farm retreat. The perfect farm vacation for families, explore the beaches, trails and, naturally, great food nearby.

Location: 1231 Highway 24 East, Vittoria

Udderly Ridiculous Farm

Enjoy unique farm activities such as goat yoga, alpaca walks and the mini Highland cow experience.

Book Udderly’s fully equipped luxury RV for an overnight farm stay and witness beautiful sunsets by the campfire.

Location: 906200 Township Road 12, Bright

York, Durham and Headwaters

Alabaster Acres

Get the best of both worlds. Located just outside Caledon Village, Alabaster Acres offers visitors a taste of farm life while indulging in luxury glamping.

Sign up for homesteading and makers workshops, visit the farm animals and turn in early to enjoy the ultra-relaxing glamping site.

Three family-friendly glamping sites are available for a two-night minimum stay, which includes a continental breakfast of baked goods, fruit and orange juice delivered to your site’s front porch.

Location: 18692 Hurontario Street, Caledon

Elliot Tree Farm

Located an hour north of Toronto, Elliot Tree Farm specializes in growing Christmas trees and maple syrup production. Hike the sugar shack trail, shop for treats at the on-site cafe and explore the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario on the farm.

Book an overnight stay in the farm’s 1850 settler’s cabin or rustic beach house with an optional bunk house.

Location: 9467 East Garafraxa Erin Townline, Hillsburgh

Bruce, Grey and Simcoe

Kimber Valley Farms

Kimber Valley raises Icelandic sheep on a 37-hectare property of rolling fields, meadows and forest in the picturesque Beaver Valley.

Book an idyllic stay in one of the off-grid cabins with pastoral views. Take a farm tour, sign-up for fibre workshops and explore nature, trails and charming communities nearby.

Location: 236087 Beaver Valley Road, RR1, Kimberley

Pretty River Valley Country Inn

Pretty River is an upscale, eco-minded country inn with just 11 accommodation options featuring wood-burning fireplaces, seating areas, fridges and ensuite private bathrooms.

This adult-oriented property is also an organic farm home to reindeer, Icelandic horses, Chantecler chickens, pigs and honeybee hives. Treat yourself to the farm’s delicious maple syrup and lavender jelly, produced right on the farm. On-site level 2 electric vehicle charging is available for guests.

Location: 529742 Osprey The Blue Mountains Townline, Nottawa

Purple Valley Hideaway Farm

Enjoy a cozy bed and breakfast getaway with fresh garden ingredients served, a wood-fireplace sitting room and outdoor hot tub and campfires.

Learn about beekeeping on the Apiary Tour, go foraging for herbs and mushrooms on the farm’s 40-hectare property, hike the Bruce Trail nearby and explore the surrounding Bruce Peninsula and Georgian Bay.

Location: 1078 Purple Valley Road, Wiarton

Dreamers Writing Farm

This peaceful retreat near the Bruce Trail and Sauble Beach offers cabin lodging or luxury glamping, perfect for solo travellers or couples. Meet the farm’s mini pigs and Nigerian dwarf goats, relax by the enchanting marsh home to tadpoles and explore the “Secret Garden” hidden in the woods.

Location: 585 Bruce Street, Hepworth

Southeastern Ontario

Haute Goat Farm

Perched in the rolling hills of Northumberland east of Toronto, this 80-hectare property raises Nigerian dwarf goats. It offers family-friendly farm activities like goat yoga, “shmurgle-ing” (snuggling with a baby goat), sunset walks, goat milk soap-making and cheese-making.

Although goats are the main attraction, the farm is also home to alpacas, chickens, Icelandic horses and a mule named Lucy Mae Bella. Enjoy a light lunch at the Screaming Goat Café and purchase goat cheese and other goat milk products.

Unique glamping-style sleepovers and farm stay accommodations include breakfast for two in the cafe.

Location: 1166 5th line, Newtonville

The Eddie Hotel & Farm

Set on a picturesque 30-hectare farm property, The Eddie is a historic country refuge in the heart of Prince Edward County (PEC). Ten thoughtfully designed rooms feature stylish suites, ensuite bathrooms and modern amenities.

Ideal for adults seeking an escape, PEC is a cultural and culinary destination.

Location: 15786 Loyalist Parkway, Bloomfield

Ferme Butte & Bine Farm

Step back in time at this quaint 1812 farmhouse with private suites suitable for couples or families of four. The homemade breakfast features sourdough waffles, local maple syrup and fresh eggs.

Pack a picnic bag with farm-made breads, spreads and pickles for a delightful meal surrounded by gorgeous pastures. In the sourdough baking experience, you can learn to bake your own bread.

Location: 5857 Glen Brook Road, Williamstown

Revolve Farms

Slow down and take in the sights and sounds at Revolve Farms. Located near quaint communities of Perth and Smiths Falls, visit attractions like Big Rideau Lake, the Rideau Canal lock system and scenic hiking trails.

The 1880s log cabin is available year-round and ideal for family farm stays. It features a spacious living room, two queen bedrooms, spa-inspired bathrooms and a porch with a swing. Farm-to-table meals are seasonally inspired and crafted with vegetables harvested from the farm and local producers. An optional add-on is a three-course dinner cooked by trained Le Cordon Bleu chef Matt England.

Location: 4 Moran Road, Lombardy

Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington

Thistlestone Farm

Unwind with at Thistlestone Farm, a 40-hectare sheep farm in Acton that’s home to a flock of ewes, plus ponds, marshes, boardwalks and trails that guests can use to view the resident flora and fauna.

Choose between two adult-oriented lodging options: a six-room farmhouse with lovely pond views or the Shepherd’s Cottage with a large screened porch and outdoor barbecue. A fire pit at the water’s edge is available in the spring, summer and fall, and three kilometres of snowshoe-marked trails can be enjoyed in the winter.

Location: 5074 Erin, Fourth Line, Acton

Heartwood Farm & Cidery

Soak in the fresh air and lively farm atmosphere at Heartwood Farm & Cidery. Explore the rolling pastureland accented by hedgerows, the cider house, where sparkling drinks are produced and the Labyrinth, a sprawling orchard of apples, pears and berries.

Book a stay in one of the glamping-style tents surrounded by fruit trees in the orchard or among spruce trees in the woods. Each tent has a private campfire circle, an outdoor kitchen, picnic tables and comfy beds for two adults.

Location: 5438 Second Line, Erin

Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley

Foymount Farm and Equine Retreat

Embrace a different pace at this peaceful, 50-hectare farm and forest located in the picturesque countryside of the Ottawa Valley.

Two comfortable, private, kid and pet-friendly farm-stay cottages are available for rent. Activities include pony rides, horseback trail tours and farm “chores” like collecting fresh eggs, cleaning the barn and picking fresh vegetables from the garden.

Location: 3837 Foymount Road, Cormac

Ottawa Valley Farm To Fork

Sample farm life on an unforgettable agricultural vacation at this working heritage farm.

From hands-on farming experiences to delicious, farm-fresh food and peaceful farmhouse accommodations, appreciate the rural charm of the countryside. Outdoor activities include farm tours, cycling tours, picnics in the pasture and more.

The family-friendly heritage farmhouse can accommodate up to six guests. Bookings are available year-round.

Location: 1358 Scotch Bush Road, Douglas

Kawarthas and Northumberland

Thunderbird Farm

This Indigenous-owned family business is nestled on nearly 30 hectares of property and features a renovated 1800s farmhouse that balances rustic charm with modern comfort. The house can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests, so it’s ideal for families and groups.

Farm experiences include interacting with the chickens, Nigerian dwarf goats, baby doll sheep and alpacas.

Location: 43 Mcindoos Cemetery Road, Woodville

Hamilton, Halton and Brant

Luna Homestead

Stay in an off-grid yurt that sleeps up to four people on a homesteading farm and experience gardening, harvesting, loading hay, driving tractors and caring for the animals.

In addition to farm activities, you’ll have the opportunity to relax and enjoy nature. Hike forest trails, swim in the pond and take a leisurely nap in the hammock.

Location: 689 Sager Road, St. George

Grindstone Creek Farm

This small working farm is home to goats, chickens, ducks, cows, horses and sheep. Learn about farm life, animal care and the farm’s commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Overnight accommodation is available, choose from the cozy barn suite overlooking the farm or a soothing greenhouse dome in the tropical zen garden.

Location: 1450 Old York Road, Burlington

Algonquin, Muskoka and Parry Sound

Winding Fences Farm

Book a unique Muskoka experience at Winding Fences Farm.

Perfect for couples, this peaceful sanctum offers a guest cabin that overlooks the farm fields and features all the basic amenities, plus a fire pit for quiet evenings. Activities include horseback riding, bird watching, cycling and hiking.

Location: 1102 Ambleside Lane, Utterson