Gala
Available Sept 13
Mild, sweet & crisp
Best for: Snacking, salads, cider
Orchard Update · Updated Today
Apple Picking Is Now Open
Make memories together in the orchard. Pick fresh apples from the tree, enjoy the beauty of the farm, and experience a wholesome fall day with the entire family.
Open Today
9am – 5pm
Season
Sept – Oct
Location
Paradise Fields
What's Available Now
Find your family's favourite in the orchard
A quick look at what's ripe for picking right now, what's coming next, and which varieties you'll find ready in our Farm Store.
Available for U-PickComing SoonFarm Store Only
Honeycrisp
Available Sept 20
Juicy, very crisp, honey-sweet
Best for: Snacking, baking
Sweet 16
Late September
Complex, berry-like sweetness
Best for: Fresh eating, sauce
Redlove
Late September
Tart-sweet, striking red flesh
Best for: Desserts, dramatic dishes
Crimson Crisp
Early October
Firm, tart & aromatic
Best for: Pies, storage, snacking
Ambrosia
Early October
Tender, honeyed, low acid
Best for: Snacking, kids' favourite
Hidden Rose
Early October
Sweet with a pink interior
Best for: Baking, fresh eating
William's Pride
Farm Store only
Crisp, juicy, slightly tart
Best for: Snacking, sauce
Sunflowers & Heirloom Pumpkins
Sunflowers $2/stem or custom-wrapped on-site. Pumpkins $2–$10 for pies & decorations (not carving). See sunflowers →
No Picking Limitations Today
All rows open. Baskets provided — bring your smile.
Ripening dates and availability may change depending on weather and picking conditions. Please check this page before visiting for the latest orchard updates.
Featured Event
Three Fall Favourites. One Memorable Family Day.
Sunday, September 20 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Free General Admission · Organic Farm at 3355 Golf Club Rd, Hamilton, ON
Come pick crisp apples fresh from our orchard, build your own sunflower bouquets ($2/stem or custom-wrapped), stroll through the pumpkin patch for heirloom pie & decorative pumpkins ($2–$10), and sip fresh-pressed apple cider!
Apple picking
Sunflower picking
Pumpkin picking
Seasonal photo spots
RSVP / Reserve Your SpotAdmission is 100% Free
The Paradise Fields Experience
More Than Apple Picking
Slow down, breathe in the country air, and enjoy a day on the farm with the people you love. Children can discover where their food comes from, parents can capture beautiful family memories, and everyone can enjoy fresh fruit picked directly from the orchard.
Pick fresh apples together
Reach up, twist, and fill your basket with fruit picked straight from the tree.
Explore the orchard
Wander the rows between the trees and find the perfect spot for your family.
Capture fall photographs
Golden light and autumn colour make for the season's most beautiful memories.
Visit the Farm Store
Already-picked apples, treats, and gifts for the drive home.
Pumpkin Patch & Varieties
Heirloom Pie & Decorative Pumpkins
Specially grown for flavourful baking and beautiful fall displays. Ranging from $2 to $10 per pumpkin.
A Quick Note on Our Pumpkins: Made for Baking & Fall Décor
Our pumpkin patch features specialty heirloom, sugar pie, and decorative tabletop varieties ($2–$10 each). We don't grow large carving jack-o'-lanterns — instead, our pumpkins are prized for exceptional pie making, dense sweet flesh, and elegant autumn porch and table displays.
Organic$2 – $10Winter Luxury
Unique for its netted, pale orange skin, Winter Luxury is known for making the smoothest pumpkin pies imaginable.
The high dry matter of the flesh is what sets these apart from other pie varieties. So pretty you can also display them on porches and mantels.
Best For:
Pie MakingDecorations
Organic$2 – $10New England
The classic New England pie pumpkin. These little heirloom pumpkins have dense, dry, stringless flesh and a deep orange colour.
Perfect for homemade pies, savoury stuffing, velvety soups, or gnocchi. A traditional fall favourite that looks charming in seasonal vignettes.
Best For:
Pie MakingDecorationsSoups & Gnocchi
Organic$2 – $10Cinnamon Girl
As the name suggests, Cinnamon Girl pairs beautifully with the warm spices of fall for pie filling, moist pumpkin bread, and baking.
A compact, deep-orange hybrid pie pumpkin variety known for its naturally sweet flavour and fine-textured, silky flesh.
Best For:
Pie MakingDecorationsBaking & Bread
$2 – $10Racer
Primarily grown for decoration, featuring thick green stems and flat bottoms that keep them standing upright without rolling.
Its mild, sweet taste also shines when roasted, puréed, or baked for homemade pumpkin pies, autumn soups, and seasonal stews.
Best For:
DecorationsPie MakingSoups & Stews
$2 – $10Casperita
Widely grown for fall home décor, chic table centerpieces, and craft painting. Holds its crisp white color well without yellowing.
Smooth, cute mini size with deep ribbing. Sweet orange-yellow flesh inside is fully edible and tastes similar to acorn squash.
Best For:
DecorationsTable CenterpiecesPie & Roasting
Sunflower Picking
Golden Blooms in the Fall Fields
Stroll through rows of bright sunflowers and cut your own stems straight from the field — a perfect family memory and a gorgeous autumn keepsake to take home.
U-Pick Now Open
Wander the Sunflower Rows
Walk through the field together, pick your favourite blooms, and gather a hand-tied bouquet straight from the stem.
Fresh Sunflower Stems
Pick-Your-Own & Farm-Wrapped
$2 / stem
Cut individual fresh stems right in the field — as many as you'd like.
We'll Wrap It
Let our team custom-wrap your stems into a gorgeous farm bouquet — pricing depends on how many you choose.
A perfect family keepsake. Cut a few stems for the kitchen table, or let us wrap a full bouquet with rustic twine and kraft paper to take the autumn fields home with you.
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need for a perfect orchard day
General admission is free and no reservation is required to visit the orchard. For our special Fall Harvest U-Pick on Sunday, September 20, RSVP below to reserve your spot.
RSVP for Fall Harvest U-Pick — Sept 20Road Closure Notice — Fletcher Road is Closed
The Fletcher Road & Golf Club Road intersection is closed and cannot be passed through. The only way to reach the farm is via Highway 56, then turn onto Golf Club Road. Please plan your route accordingly.
Address
Paradise Fields, 3355 Golf Club Road, Hamilton, ON, L0R 1P0. IMPORTANT: Fletcher Road is closed — the Fletcher & Golf Club intersection is blocked and cannot be passed through. The only access to the farm is via Highway 56, then turn onto Golf Club Road.
Picking Hours
Open daily 9am – 5pm through October. Last entry to the rows at 4:30pm.
Admission
Entry is free. You pay for what you pick — bags priced by size at the check-in shed.
Pricing & Bag Sizes
Apple bags: Small $18, Medium $28, Large $40. Sunflowers: $2 per stem or custom-wrapped bouquets. Pumpkins: $2 – $10 each for heirloom pie and decorative varieties.
Payment
We accept debit, credit, and tap-to-pay. Cash also welcome.
Parking
Free on-site parking right next to the orchard entrance. Accessible spots near the Farm Store.
Reservations & Admission
General Admission is 100% FREE! RSVP online for the Fall Harvest U-Pick on Sunday, Sept 20th (11am – 5pm). Pay only for what you take home.
RSVP for Sept 20 Event → →Farm Store Hours
Daily 9am – 6pm. Already-picked apples, cider, and seasonal treats available throughout the day.
What to Bring
Comfortable closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a stroller or wagon for little ones. We provide picking bags and baskets.
Accessibility & Rules
Main paths are stroller-friendly. Please pick only what you'll take home and keep little ones within arm's reach in the rows.
Frequently Asked
Good to know before you come
General admission is 100% FREE! You can RSVP for our Fall Harvest U-Pick event on September 20th directly through our online event page to reserve your spot.
Availability changes through the season — see the What's Available Now section above for the latest ripening dates, updated throughout the day.
We provide picking bags and baskets sized for the rows, so you don't need to bring your own. You're welcome to transfer fruit into your own bags at the Farm Store.
Absolutely — Paradise Fields is a family destination. Children love discovering where their food comes from, and the orchard is theirs to explore with you.
Yes. The main orchard paths are stroller-friendly, and wagons are great for little ones and carrying your haul back to the car.
To keep the orchard and produce safe for all families, we kindly ask that pets stay at home — service animals are always welcome.
The orchard stays open in light rain. In heavier weather we may close the rows for safety — check this page before visiting for the latest orchard update.
Main paths are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, with accessible parking near the Farm Store. Reach out if you'd like help planning your route.
Yes — the Farm Store stocks already-picked apples, cider, and seasonal treats daily from 9am to 6pm.
They open for picking starting September 20 and continue while supplies last. Sunflowers are $2/stem (or custom wrapped). Our pumpkins range from $2–$10 and are specially selected for heirloom baking/pies and chic home decorations (no large carving jack-o'-lanterns).
Fletcher Road is currently closed — the Fletcher & Golf Club Road intersection is blocked and cannot be passed through. The only access to Paradise Fields is via Highway 56, then turn onto Golf Club Road. Please plan your route accordingly before you head out.
Taste & See
Your Family's Fall Tradition Starts Here
Gather the family and come experience apple season at Paradise Fields — fresh air, sunlit rows, and a basket full of memories.