🍎 Where to Go Apple Picking in Durham Region This September

Apple season is here! Crisp mornings, sweet orchard scents, and baskets waiting to be filled — September is the perfect month for apple picking in Durham Region. Here’s your go-to guide for local orchards and what you can expect this month:

1. Maple Grove Orchards (Bowmanville)

👉 maplegroveorchards.ca
This family-run orchard is rolling out apple varieties week by week:

• Ginger Gold – Sept 5

• McIntosh & Royal Gala – Sept 12

• Honeycrisp & Cortland – Sept 19

• Empire – Sept 26

• Fuji – Oct 3

• Red Delicious – Oct 10

Perfect for families who love planning return visits to try different apples all season long!

2. Nature’s Bounty Farm (Port Perry)

👉 naturesbountyfarm.ca
Open since Sept 4, this scenic farm offers over a dozen varieties. September highlights include:

• Gala & Honeycrisp – mid-September

• Cortland, Macoun, Shizuka, Northern Spy, Red Delicious – mid-September

• Ambrosia, Jonagold, Empire – late September/early October

It’s a great spot for families who want variety and a longer season of apple picking.

3. Archibald’s Orchard & Estate Winery (Bowmanville)

👉 archibaldswinery.com
Pick-Your-Own starts Saturday, Sept 6! 🍏

• Early September: Paula Red, Silken, Gala, McIntosh

• Sept 13: Cortland & Honeycrisp

• Late September: Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu (Crispin)

• October: Red Delicious, Ida Red, Wild Pink

Bonus for parents: After apple picking, stop by their winery for award-winning ciders and fruit wines.

4. Pingle’s Farm Market (Hampton)

👉 pinglesfarmmarket.com
It’s more than apple picking — the Harvest Festival is on now! 🎉 Families can enjoy wagon rides, farm activities, a corn maze, and of course, fresh apple picking. Great for turning your orchard visit into a full-day adventure.

5. Watson Farms (Bowmanville)

👉 watsonfarms.ca
This family-friendly farm has pick-your-own apples plus other goodies in season. Currently picking:

• Ginger Gold

• Honeycrisp

• Plus beans and even late strawberries on weekends 🍓

A fun “mix-and-match” spot if your family wants more than apples.

6. Brooks Farms (Mount Albert – just outside Durham)

👉 brooksfarms.com
Worth the short drive! Brooks is known for its fun farm attractions, playland, and seasonal events. Add apple picking to the mix, and you’ve got a perfect outing for kids who need a little extra adventure.

✅ Takeaway: Whether you’re after early-season Ginger Golds, classic McIntosh, or the ever-popular Honeycrisp, September in Durham Region offers plenty of orchards for fresh air, family fun, and a bushel of memories.