Five farms within 75 minutes of Toronto that welcome leashed dogs. Verified policies, prices, and what to expect.
By Onslow's Team · Published August 25, 2026
Not every farm allows dogs. Several popular farms near Toronto explicitly ban pets. See the list below.
A full farm day with your dog, minus the tractor ride.
Where dogs can’t go at Chudleigh’s
No dogs in the restaurant, farm animal area, or on the tractor ride.
The most explicitly dog-friendly farm on this list.
Scenic valley setting, weekend outings.
Where dogs can’t go at Carl Laidlaw
Official site states no pet policy. Small farm, may vary by season. Call first.
No-fuss PYO with no admission fee.
Corn maze + pumpkin patch with your dog.
Where dogs can’t go at Pingle’s
Not inside the indoor market. Event-specific policies vary, so check their Instagram (@pinglesfarmmarket).
Downey’s Farm (Caledon). No pets, service dogs only with vest
Albion Orchards (Caledon). No pets
Dixie Orchards (Caledon). No dogs or pets
The Apple Factory (Brampton). Permanently closed
August
Paula Red and other early varieties
September
Honeycrisp and McIntosh peak
October
Late varieties
Don't let your dog eat a whole apple core.
Apple seeds contain small amounts of amygdalin (which converts to cyanide). A few seeds won't cause harm, but whole cores should be avoided.
6-foot leash, not retractable. Orchards have low branches, other visitors, and farm equipment.
Bring water. Most farms don’t have dog water stations. Bring a collapsible bowl and a bottle.
Book ahead. Chudleigh’s requires pre-booked timed slots. Others are first-come, first-served but parking fills up on weekend mornings.
Bring poop bags. You’re on someone’s farm. Clean up.
Yes, but not at every farm. Chudleigh’s, Pine Farms, Carluke Orchards, and Pingle’s Farm all welcome leashed dogs in their orchards and outdoor areas. Several popular farms (Downey’s, Albion, Dixie) explicitly ban pets.
Yes. Apple flesh is safe and healthy for dogs in moderation. Remove the seeds and core, as apple seeds contain small amounts of amygdalin (which converts to cyanide). A few seeds won’t cause harm, but don’t let your dog eat whole cores.
Carl Laidlaw Orchards is the smallest and open weekends only, so it’s quieter. Carluke has no admission gate, so you can pick and leave without passing an activity area.
Chudleigh’s requires pre-booked timed slots (3-hour windows). The other farms are generally first-come, first-served, but weekends fill up fast. Arrive early.
Sources: Chudleigh's FAQ (chudleighs.com); Pine Farms Orchard (pinefarmsorchard.com); Carluke Orchards FAQ (carlukeorchards.ca); Pingle's Farm FAQ (pinglesfarmmarket.com); Downey's Farm (downeysfarm.com); Dixie Orchards (dixieorchards.com).
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