🚗 Toronto Day Trip | A Historic Farm with a Choo-Choo Train! 😍
Established in 1797 , this 220+ year old winery and farm offers way more than just fruit picking—hop on a vintage train, taste local wines, and make unforgettable memories! [Puddicombe Farms, Winery & Cider] 📍 1468 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5K9 No entrance fee! Open Wed-Sun, 10AM-5PM . Located opposite the popular Sun Valley Farms. (⚠️ Pets not allowed!) 🌟 The Highlight? The Adorable Mini Train Ride! - Friday: 11AM–1PM - Weekends: 10:30AM–4:30PM - Duration: ~30 mins (departs every 30 mins) Hop aboard for a scenic farm tour with a fun little history lesson midway! Tickets sold at the front desk—$21.45 for two . Totally worth it—the farm is massive , and even adults get giddy like kids! 🚂💨 (Fair warning: The 63-year-old train sometimes breaks down, so no guarantees it’ll run every time!) 🛍️ Farm Shop Delights - Local wines & ciders 🍷 - Fresh baked goods 🥖 - Seasonal produce 🍎 - Souvenirs & light lunches 🧺 Try their tasting paddle (4 samples for $18.65) —I asked the staff to customize mine based on my preferences, and it was *perfection*! 🍒 Pick-Your-Own Cherries (PYO) + Tractor Ride! 🚜 - Open Wed-Sun, 10AM–4:30PM - Only sour cherries this year (sweet ones sold in-store due to low yield) - Pricing: 4L for $30 | 8.6L for $45 (their baskets only) The cherries weren’t the sweetest , but the experience was SO fun ! Climbing the trees to find the best-looking ones (even if they tasted meh) and riding the tractor made it worth it. Pro tip: Check their Instagram before heading out —they’ve had closures due to rain and breaks! Final Thoughts 💭 I knew this year’s cherries wouldn’t be amazing, but I couldn’t miss the seasonal fun ! Among all the PYO farms, this one’s a hidden gem —great vibes, unique activities, and a nostalgic train ride. Hurry if you want to pick cherries—season’s almost over! Today was an absolute 10/10 day! 💕 #TorontoEats #TorontoLife #ExploreToronto #TorontoWeekend #TorontoCherryPicking