Agri-Tourism

York Durham Headwaters is Ontario’s Agri-tourism Destination

York Durham Headwaters is about getting in touch with our agricultural roots. Take the kids to a maple syrup farm, and explore our experiential farms. Your can learn about the animals or visit a farmers’ market, then take your bounty home and prepare a delicious meal.

U-Pick Farms

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Taste the Fall Harvest with a YDH Farm-to-Table Experience

Go right to the source for a taste of Ontario and enjoy rural hospitality, YDH-style. Check out these upcoming events for a date night, a day out with friends, family fun, or an on-farm, flavourful adventure.
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Katherine Ryalen

Stories from the Farm

A Country Path: Thanksgiving Road Trip 2026

Stock up on everything you need for Thanksgiving: fresh, local food and drinks to create a true farm to table feast, plus thoughtful gifts to bring along if you’re visiting friends or family for the holiday.

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Stephanie Mayo
Find the Perfect Pumpkin Patch and Farm in YDH

Now that fall is in full swing, there’s no better way to get into the festive fall spirit than picking out the perfect pumpkin.

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York Durham Headwaters
Top Places for Strawberry Picking 2026

Plan the perfect summer day with strawberry picking in York Durham Headwaters. Visit pick-your-own farms close to Toronto.

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York Durham Headwaters

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Responsible Tourism

Across York Durham Headwaters you’ll find an array of endearing and worthwhile places where you can meet rescue animals. These wild and charming creatures will fill your proverbial cup. And at the same time, you can help these amazing animals too! Knowing your help and donations make an impact on these places and their residents will warm your heart that much more.

Farmer’s Markets

Clarington Farmers' Market

103 Caroline St W, Newcastle, ON

Clarington Farmers' Market is an outdoor fresh food market operating May through October in the parking lot of Newcastle Memorial Arena. The market provides local area farmers an outlet for their farm…

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19th Avenue Farmers Market

2931 19th Avenue, Markham, ON

19th Avenue Farmers Market is the on-site Farmers Market of Top Tomato Foods, where local residents can purchase locally grown farm fresh fruits and vegetables. We carry a large variety of commodities…

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Newmarket Farmers' Market

Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket, ON

Start your weekend with us!

Every Saturday morning, from May through October, Riverwalk Commons in Historic Downtown Newmarket is transformed into a vibrant market space where our community gathers to…

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Albion Orchards (Market, Bakery & Pick-your-own)

14800 Innis Lake Rd. N., Caledon East, ON

The Country Store at Albion Orchards Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the Fall Season (Including Holidays) 10am- 6pm - Wednesday to Friday 10am - 5pm - Sat - Sun Closing day December 23rd

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Whitby Farmers' Market

201 Brock Street S, Whitby, ON

Offering local and fresh produce, maple syrup, jams, gluten-free, hummus, fudge, baked goods, jewelry, & gifts - all locally produced or handcrafted.

At the Whitby Public Library - Wednesdays 9-3 May-October

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Port Perry Farmers Market

121 Queen St, Port Perry, ON

ELCOME TO THE MARKET!

The Port Perry Lakefront Farmers' Market is nestled along the shores of Lake Scugog at the foot of Queen Street in the heart of downtown Port Perry. We can be found beside one of…

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Orangeville Farmers' Market

29 First Street, Orangeville, ON

Join us every Saturday during the warmer weather from 8am – 1pm for fresh and local foods, live music, unique gifts and a great atmosphere. In the winter months, market is held indoors at Town Hall…

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Aurora Farmers' Market

49 Wells St, Aurora, ON

Farm, food & craft vendors will be practising social distancing while bringing you our
famous farm fresh produce, delicious foods and beautiful crafts.

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Erin Farmers' Market

184 Main Street, Erin, ON

Celebrating local food, artisans, farmers and community. Featuring local produce and other interesting vendors.

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East Gwillimbury Farmers Market

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON

Join us at the East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market, every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennial, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans…

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Bolton Farmers' Market

1 Mill St., Bolton, ON

The Bolton Farmers’ Market is primarily a “first producers” market, allowing residents and visitors the opportunity to sample and purchase locally-produced goods directly from the source.
The market…

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Uxbridge Farmers Market

14 Victoria Street, Uxbridge, ON

If you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, home made preserves and baking, as well as hand made crafts and artwork the Uxbridge Farmers' Market is the place to be! The Uxbridge Farmers' Market…

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Pickering Farmers' Market

1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON

Happening every Tuesday starting from June 13th to October 3rd, 2023 between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. Come out and enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, meats and more in the heart of our City Centre.

Weekly…

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