Downey's Farm in Caledon, Ontario
(Above: the pumpkin patch)
I've been going to this farm for twenty years and I doubt I'll ever stop.
(Above: Tianna & Layla)
In recent years, they've added on a lot of things so there's an admission of $14 per person on weekends and $7 per person on weekdays, which isn't that crazy considering the farm's closed most of the colder months.
(Above: Yes, there are goats there, too.)
And there's an area where you can build your own scarecrow. And I don't know what kind of hay they use here, but I built one with my dad about fifteen years ago, so let's just say that it definitely holds up over time.
(Above: Layla, after going to the face painting area.)
But the main reason to go here? These pumpkin donuts.
(Above: Pumpkin donut, dammit.)
Even thought 100% of the people who I let have a bite of this said, "This doesn't taste like pumpkin" - I still maintain that it DOES. Also, it's one of the best donuts I've had. Maybe 'cause they make it at the farm? Maybe all the sugar on it? I don't know, I'm not a scientist. EAT THIS DONUT! They're seventy-five bloody cents, so I recommend getting a dozen.
This is the only place to be come October. Take your family!
(Above: Gary & Camden)
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