Ontario's Best Farm School Tours for Kids & Educators

Educational School Tours are available in the Spring and Fall. We offer tours on weekdays in May, June and October.

Founded in 1887, our farm has been a cornerstone of Ontario's agricultural community for over a century. While our farm has seen many changes over the years, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to educating the next generation about the importance of farming. School tours at our farm began sometime in the 1950s, and since then, we've been offering students an immersive experience that brings Ontario's farming to life. Our farm school tours allow children to connect with the land, learn about local food production, and gain an appreciation for the hard work that goes into running a farm.

Book Farm School Tours in Hamilton

Located in Dundas (West Hamilton), our farm offers school tours in the spring and fall, making it the perfect field trip for students to experience the rhythms of farm life in these vibrant seasons. During our tours, students will explore various aspects of farm operations- from planting to harvesting crops. Our experienced guides tailor each tour to suit the age and learning objectives of the students, ensuring an engaging and educational experience.

With over six decades of experience hosting school tours, we understand the importance of making these visits both fun and informative. Our farm school tours are designed to complement classroom learning, offering students a tangible connection to the topics they study. We believe in learning through play and want little explorers to enjoy their time outdoors. Our Hamilton-based farm tours are the perfect choice for your class this spring or fall.

Come and discover why our farm, with its rich history and learning experiences, has been a trusted educational destination for school groups for over 60 years.

Come experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on the farm! Join us for a tour out in the country and learn about the ABC's of farming!

Your class will enjoy a wide range of hands-on activities that will help them gain an understanding of farming and the important role that agriculture plays in all our lives.

Each group will be accompanied by one of our friendly and knowledgeable farm guides. Our tour provides students with firsthand knowledge of farming and ties it into the school curriculum appropriate for your class. Your students will also enjoy some down-on-the-farm fun!

All Farm Tours Include:

  • A friendly and knowledgeable guide
  • A wagon ride through our fields and along the scenic Niagara Escarpment (weather permitting)
  • An up-close look at life on the farm and learning through play

Our programs are tailored for the learning and experiences of students ranging from JK to Grade 3.

Your little farmers will have a chance to learn about life on the farm - from Spring time planting to Fall time harvesting!

  • Spring: Let's learn about planting season, with a fun walk through our farm gardens. Students will learn the life cycle of a plant (including germination, photosynthesis and pollination - age appropriately with songs and games).
  • Fall: How do pumpkins grow you ask? Let's walk through the fields! Our friendly guides happily discuss the life cycle of a pumpkin; including their basic needs and how they grow, starting in the Spring and ending in the Fall.
  • In the Machinery Shed, learn about the farm machinery we use to till the soil & plant our crops.
  • Let's touch a tractor! Come see a real life tractor and talk about its use on the farm. Then, hop on the wagon as the tractor pulls us around the beautiful farm for a ride!
  • Our farm inspired playground is always a hit with our littlest visitors! A great way to enjoy the outdoors and burn some energy.

Tours on the farm get children outside, to learn through play, to engage in unique experiences and to form a connection to where their food comes from!

Everyone Gets...

Spring:

  • Each Student will receive their own pack of wild flower seeds.

Fall:

  • Each student that visits the farm receives their own mini pumpkin.

Fall:

  • Each class receives a pumpkin suitable for carving.

Spring/Fall:

  • A wagon ride through our fields and along the scenic Niagara Escarpment.

Price for children and parents

1.5 hour program * $12 + HST

* Minimum 20 per group. 3 free parents for every group of 20

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