Apple picking season is upon us! With autumn just around the corner, these gorgeous orchards guarantee a fun outing with friends and family.

So choose your chic fall outfit and check out one (or all) of these spots.

Chudleigh’s Farm: Many families have made Chudleigh’s a tradition with pony & tractor rides, tire swings, dog-friendly orchards and café-restaurants. As a popular date spot, romance tends to be in the air. You may even stumble upon a wedding!

Organics Family Farm: Not only can you rest assured the apples here are organic, this welcoming family provides fresh vegetables and a wood-fire bakery. It was so desired earlier this season that they had to close until September 22, giving the trees time to produce more fruit. Join the bandwagon and plan your visit now!

Carl Laidlaw Orchards: This orchard provides a recipe, an oven and an abundance of crisp, flavourful fruits to create a masterpiece. You can find apples and pears for picking, and sunflower patches and hay barns for adventuring.

Pine Farms Orchard: Do you like weekend activities involving a workout? One of the Oak Ridge trails neighbours these orchards, leading to over 300 km of hiking and biking trails. Whether choosing to begin or end with apple picking, the Pine Farms café and bakeshop awaits your appetite.

Applewood Farm & Winery: For those easily enticed by fresh ciders and wines, Applewood is for you. The award-winning winery has a great selection from the Apple Jack, a 2013 vintage “Bourbon meets Iced Apple Cider” to Evan’s Black Currant sweet fruit port.