Apple Picking Toronto

Apple picking is always a popular fall activity in the GTA, with families looking for a fun way to spend time together outdoors. Some farms and orchards will include wagon rides, petting zoos, country shops with homemade jams and preserves and much more. Whether you're looking to make apple pies for Thanksgiving, candy apples for Halloween or just to have fresh and healthy snacks on hand, there's plenty of places across the GTA to pick your own apples. Check out some apple picking tips. Certain apple types may not be available due to demand and orchard hours can change without notice. Make sure to call ahead before making the trek out of town -- the last thing anyone needs is a half hour drive for nothing. Some farms provide containers for carrying the fruit home, but it's not a bad idea to bring them yourself. Comfortable shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty are a must, and keep the weather in mind: pack a sweater for cooler days, and bring sunscreen. Some of the most popular types of apples are McIntosh, Honey Crisp, Red Delicious, Empire, Idared, Crispin (or Mutsu), Golden Delicious, Spartan, Cortland and Northern Spy. Northern Spy is the most common type of apple used in baking. Check with the orchards to see what varieties they have available. Every farm is a bit different. Some have more relaxed rules, others more strict. You need top find a farm that matches your needs - a grumpy farmer with strict rules would not make for a happy experience with young children. But you also need to teach your children that the plants are living things to be cared for and respected, not abused, and the farmer feeds his family and pays his bills from the well-being of these plants! So grab the kids and take them apple picking. You're not only going to get apples, you'll get a beautiful day in the country. And about the apples... they will be crunchy and their flavours strong and tangy. You can't get any fresher than that! You can find so many apple picking places in Toronto online if you decide to go. Apple picking in Toronto now is just the right time to go! More videos are coming, please subscribe my channel at: www.youtube.com/user/StromChen1