Farm Activities during the Apple U-pick
Customers of Willowbank U-Pick are invited to enjoy a variety of farm related activities. Scroll down for more information.
Make your own fun
Bring along a football or soccer ball or have a game of catch. Bring your bikes and take a ride on the dykes or around the “Starrs Point Loop” tourism area, visiting Wood n’ Hive Honey, Prescott House Museum, Fox Hill Cheese, Pubs. Barreling Tide Distillery and Wineries. The Loop Facebook link
Farm Museum
It’s a little dusty, but it is authentic. See items relating to farming and horses from the past. The majority of these carriages and equipment were collected by David Johnson and his father A.E. Johnson. These two men were the founders of Willowbank Farm.
Equestrian Stables
Built by A.E Johnson in 1962, the stables are now home to horses trained by the Johnson sisters. Take a stroll through, maybe they will be working with one of their hunter / jumpers. On nice days the horses are pastured across the public dirt road to the West.
Farm Animals
See separate tab. Be sure to visit our other animals that are not in the petting / viewing paddock. Friendly ‘retired’ goats, cattle, and our farm dogs. Be sure to feed the pigs your apple cores or bring along a marshmallow , they are very friendly, love to be scratched. The pigs are located on the hill at the beginning of the Nature Walk next to the river below the picnic area.
Picnic Area
Bring along your own picnic and enjoy one of our various picnic areas. Tables are limited to a dozen or so, so bring along a blanket just in case. Some weekends you may have the option of a Food Truck.
Nature Walk to the Dykes
Bring a pair of walking shoes and explore the dyke land along the Cornwallis River. Watch some of the highest tides from along the front of the farm. Wander down to the old grave yard which was used by the early settlers, the Starr Family and other interesting people including our very own, world famous painter Alex Colville.
Planters Monument
Make your way West along the river to the Planters monument and read about these New England settlers. We would be happy to point the way.
Animal Paddock*
Young and old alike will enjoy an up-close experience with the farm animals. Make sure to ask what their names are. See some of their pictures on the “animals” page.
* Bracelet Purchase Required
Activity Play Area*
We have added two huge crawl through slides, some climbing bars and swings along with last year’s big hit the bouncy castle. Will be a great place for youngsters to get some exercise… they will nap on the way home!
* Bracelet Purchase Required
Haunted Barn*
2025 we move to a new area and displays, we hope you like It !. – children of all ages will enjoy a creepy walk through the haunted basement of the ‘old beef cattle barn”. Its a little dark and spooky * Bracelet Purchase Required
Bouncing Barnyard*
Located toward the Pumpkin Patch, next to the retired goats, away from traffic sit back and watch the little ones play on our inflatable farm animals. Make sure to bring your camera.
* Bracelet Purchase Required
Hay Rides* – Weekends and Holidays
During the weekends, jump on board the Willowbank hay wagon. Great for the whole family.
* Bracelet Purchase Required
Corn Maze*
AVAILABLE BASED ON PROPER CROP ROTATION!
We Love creating the Willowbank maze. Perfect for young families who want to try a corn maze.
* Bracelet Purchase Required
* Activities Bracelet Purchase Required
To make things simple for you, these extra activities are available with the purchase of a $7.50 Adult / Child Willowbank U-Pick Bracelet per person (no charge for children 2 and under). Family rate of $30. (5 people). Prices incl tax. Find out what is included each day at the time of your visit and purchase activity bracelets in the Old Hay Loft, in the big barn. We suggest supervision of your children at all times.