What Is Agri-Tourism?

Agri-tourism is the collaboration between two of Kawartha Lake's top industries - Agriculture and Tourism. It presents the consumer or tourist with an opportunity to engage in a direct exchange of values between themselves and the farm community - whether it is at the Farmers' Market, on a farm tour, at a fair or agricultural event or at a country vacation farm or market garden. Consider Agri-Tourism a collection of agriculture-based attractions, events and services.

Fun for the whole family, educational, entertaining agri-tourism farm experiences.

Attractions:

• Heritage farms and museums
  
• Farm recreation and visits
  
• Agriculture industry tours
  

Events:

• Fairs
  
• Festivals
  
• Conferences/ tradeshows
  
• Horse and livestock shows
  

Services:

• Tour operators
  
• Retail such as Farmers’ Markets, U-pick, our farm gate markets
  
• Local Food and Beverages such as on-farm culinary lessons
  
• Farm Vacations or Bed & Breakfast Accommodations
  

In Kawartha Lakes, we have a growing number of Agri-Tourism attractions, events and services. From traditional livestock shows to modern culinary lessons by professional chefs on their very own farm, there are many experiences to take part in while touring Kawartha Lakes. You will find a growing directory of Agri-Tourism related activities listed below.

Each autumn, many of our farms open their doors to welcome visitors during Kawartha Farmfest. This two day self guided driving tour takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving and features local farms and local food while inviting visitors to Celebrate the Harvest with our farm families. Click on the Kawartha Farmfest logo to learn more about this fun filled weekend event.

Explore the Kawartha FarmFresh website for details or contact us directly to have a package on information mailed to you on our many agri-tourism related attractions, events and services by requesting information in the Contact Us section of the website.

2. Cedar Echo Ranch
6 Bexley/Laxton Twp Line, Kirkfield, just west of Cty Rd 41
(705) 454-3267
See emus as they wander in their outside pen and ask questions about these large birds during regular presentations. Emus stand from 5 to 6 feet in height and can weigh up to 150 lbs when mature. Emus normally attain their full height within 12 months. Female Emu birds lay dark green eggs that can weigh on average around 1.5 pounds. Emu meat products, including meat pies are available for sale as well as knitting and woodcrafts.
Open Year Round – Call Ahead, School Tours available
Emu meat products, including meat pies, knitting, woodcrafts, animals on display

4. Coyote Creek
151 Naylor Rd, Cameron, East of Hwy 35 on Naylor Road
(705) 799-7064  
Mixed, non-Certified organic farm featuring many Heritage and Rare Breeds including Red Poll Cattle, Nubian goats & fowl.  Be sure to visit our Soup House with Old Fashioned Handmade Soap.  Hand poured and dipped candles.
Open year round by chance or by appointment.  Best to call ahead for availability. Saturday mornings at the Lindsay Farmers Market
Agriculture related gifts/crafts, Candles, Eggs, Gourds, Herbs (Fresh Cut), Herbs (potted), Poultry, Preserves, Pumpkins, Rhubarb, Soaps, Animals on Display

5. Eden Lane Farm
239 Eden Road, R.R. #4 Woodville
(705) 374-4394                edenlanefarm@hotmail.com
Progressive sheep farm practicing accelerated lambing; purebred and commercial breeding stock available; focus on biosecurity and high health products available including lamb meat pies, freezer orders, individual cuts as available.  Composted sheep manure and breeding stock.
Farm Gate Sales. Call ahead only. No Sunday Sales.
Lamb, Meat Pies, Well-composted sheep manure

9. Grassroot Organics and Kawartha Ecological Growers
475 Farms Rd., R.R. #2, Woodville.  One concession west of lights in Argyle, then south onto Farms Rd.
(705) 439-3372                kawarthaecogrowers@gmail.com
Grassroot Organics is a non-certified organic mixed farm practicing sustainable agriculture techniques.  Kawartha Ecological Growers is a collection of small, artisanal farms producing good, clean, fair food.
Open year round.  Call ahead only.   
Beans, Bedding Plants, Beef, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn (Fresh), Cucumbers, Eggs, Flowers (Fresh Cut), Garlic, Goat/Chevon Products, Gourds, Herbs (Fresh Cut), Home Crafts, Honey, Lamb, Maple Syrup/Products, Melons, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Pork, Potatoes, Poultry, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Soap, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini

12. Heritage Hill Apiary
651 Galway Road, R.R. #1, Kinmount – 7 minutes south of Kinmount, 3 km off Hwy 21
(705) 488-2612               mrwillemsen@netscape.ca
Come and meet the bees!  Quaint hobby farm with bee yard and honey house tours, nature trails and organic gardens.
Farm Gate Sales.  Every day by chance. Please call ahead. Farm Tours Available. Picnic/Play Area.
Beans, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggs, Garlic, Herbs (Fresh cut), Honey, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Rhubarb, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini

14. Kawartha Lakes Trout Farm
112 January Lane, R.R. #3, Lindsay       
(705) 799-8040                           www.kawarthalakestroutfarm.com
Public Fishing. Mennonite Baking, Honey, Veggies, Preserves, Animals to see, & Nature Trails.
Open year round, 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. – dark.  Wheel Chair Accessible.  Picnic/Play Area.
Baked Goods, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Fish, Honey, Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Woodlot/nature walks, Animals on display.

16. Kinmount Farmers’ Market  
A charming small market set in the park by the river.  Open every Saturday May to Oct. from  9am – 2pm.  We have fresh home grown produce (some organic), herbs, plants, shiitake mushrooms, home baking, specialty breads, etc., unusual preserves, herbal remedies, honey and candles, maple syrup, crafts, lamb, beef and more.
Wheelchair Accessible. Bus tours accepted.
Open every Saturday May to October, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

17. Lane's End Farm & Fiber   
3143 Highway 7, Reaboro 
(705) 324-9413                lanesend@auracom.com           www.lanesendfarmandfiber.info    We are a small diverse farm with value added products created from the animals and garden.  Come visit the animals and buy our natural comfort foods, hemp hand creams and cozy fiber items.  We are your “One Stop Comfort Shop.” 
Farm Gate, Farmers’ Market. Call ahead or by chance. Wheelchair accessible.
Animals on Display, Baked Goods, Eggs, Fiber (Handspun Fiber Products), Flowers (Fresh Cut), Hemp hand creams, Home Crafts, Lamb, Poultry, Meat-Chevon, Lamb, Pies

18. Lindsay Farmers’ Market  
(705) 799-1829  www.lindsayfarmersmarket.ca 
Saturday morning tradition in downtown Lindsay,  bringing you a large array of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meat products, maple syrup, home baking, honey, flowers and so much more. May to Oct. and Christmas Market. 
Open Sat. from 7 am – 1 pm at Victoria Avenue North and Kent Street in Lindsay. Wheelchair accessible. Bus tours accepted.

24. Quaker Oaks Farm
789 Monck Rd, R.R.#1 Sebright, 7.5 km east of Sebright on Monck Rd.
(705) 833-2370  quakeroaks.spaces.live.com      
Farm animal sanctuary (tours by appointment) Farm gate store with coffee, sandwiches, home baking and “famous stuffed olives” from a government certified kitchen.  A very eclectic & fun place to visit.
Open May to Dec. 7 days from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Jan. to Apr. weekends
Animals on display, Stuffed Olives from Government Certified kitchen

26. Russet House Farm
459 Country Lane, R.R. #2, Cameron, From Hwy 35 turn left onto Country Lane
(705) 887-9429               www.russethousefarm.ca
Mixed non-certified organic farm. Solar and wind powered. Vegetable gardens, free-range poultry, grass-fed beef, rare-breed Kerry cows. Walking trails, environmental education.
Farm Gate Sales by chance or by appointment.  Farm Tours available. Woodlot/nature walks
Animals on display, Beef, Poultry

27. Salem Alpacas   
363 Salem Road, Manilla  
(705) 786-2023   www.SalemAlpacas.com
Come and visit these awesome Alpacas, who provide fleece for unique warm duvets, soft wearables and collectables. Domesticated for 6000 years, 22 different colours, gentle, quiet and clean! See for yourself! Open year round by chance or by appointment. Wheelchair accessible. Bus tours accepted.
Farm Tour, Informational Displays, Animals on Display, Alpaca Fest

33. The Old Tin House
943 Portage Road, (Hwy. 48), Kirkfield
(705) 438-3176   
A ”little piece of heaven to nourish your soul”, we’re a non-certified organic farm producing cut flowers & specialty vegetables such as Canadian garlic, heritage tomatoes, gourmet salad greens, and fresh herbs.  Our beautiful gardens are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays from May to October.  Come visit for organically raised bedding plants mid-May to mid-June, “Cut Your Own” flowers from July to September, and fresh veggies & herbs all season long.  Bring your camera.  You’ll want pictures!  Call if you need more info.
Farm Gate Sales.  Farm Tours available.
Agriculture related gifts or crafts, Beans, Bedding Plants, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Flowers (fresh cut), Flowers (Dried), Garlic, Herbs (Potted), Herbs (Fresh Cut), Home Crafts, Nursery Stock, Peas, Peppers, Perennials, Tomatoes