What's Picking Thanksgiving Weekend

It's a time-honoured Thanksgiving tradition for so many families; a visit to a local orchard for apple picking, hot cider and soaking in the vibrant colours of autumn. Even if things are a little different than in the past, we hope to be a part of your Thanksgiving celebrations this year. 

To ensure the safety of all our guests and staff, pre-booking is required for all visits this weekend so that we can keep our guest count low and provide ample space for everyone. If you plan on visiting Nature's Bounty this Thanksgiving, please book ahead to avoid disappointment. 

We will have the largest selection of apple varieties of the season with all but a few available.

• Ambrosia: a rising star and deservingly so! Ambrosia are crisp, sweat and aromatic, and this year's crop is an exceptional one. A premium bag is required for picking.
• Honeycrisp: there are still plenty of Honeycrisp available with more rows opening daily. After Thanksgiving, Honeycrisp will finish their season and only be available pre-picked at the market. A premium bag is required for picking.
• Golden Russet: A timeless favourite, the unique colour and taste of a Russet is sure to stir up memories of visits to grandparents' and old-fashioned orchards. A premium bag is required for picking.
  
• Empire: It's distinctive deep-purple colouring, crisp flesh, and balanced sweet and tart flavour are why we love Empire! One of the best fresh eating apples of the season. Also available pre-picked at the market.
  
• Cortland: One of the best cooking apples of the season, our Cortland trees were quickly picked out, however, we have ample stock of pre-picked apples available at the market.
  
• Golden Delicious: Looking for a sweet, yellow apple? The Golden Delicious are deserving of their name this season. Bursting with sweet juices and delivering a satisfying crunch, they are best enjoyed fresh but also cellar quite well.
  
• Northern Spy: As the saying goes, "Spies for Pies!" Arguably the best baking apple of the season, this firm tart apple comes alive when baked in pies and crisps. Just in time for your Thanksgiving baking, we also have half-bushels of Spies available at the market.
  
• Salish: How often do you get to try a NEW apple? Well, now is your chance! Our recently planted row of Salish has its first full crop and they are a welcome addition. Salish have a mild sweetness and firm texture which holds up over time. Cellar this apples and enjoy for months to come!
  

Also picking this weekend, we have Spartan, Mutsu, Crimson Crisp, Gala, Red Delicious, Jonagold and Macoun available while supplies last.