The Purple Road - Lavender Ontario

Explore Ontario's Purple Road

Find an Ontario Lavender Farm Near You

Stroll a lavender field (Reservations or tickets may be required - see individual farm websites for details)

Buy lavender plants for your garden

Shop for local lavender products (in person or online)

Attend special outdoor farm events

And more!

The perfect day trip!

Click on a farm from the map or list below to plan your visit.

Did you know: Lavender is considered a sweet and s

Did you know: Lavender is considered a sweet and spicy scent.

Perfumer Julie Masse says ‘Lavender adds a herb-y note[...] you can push it towards ‘cool’ herb-y, towards the smell of mint, or you can go in the other direction and push it towards ‘hot’ herb-y, almost spicy, like the scent of a hot summer’s night.’

You can read more about the scent of lavender at this link: https://perfumesociety.org/ingredients-post/lavender/

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Experts tell us the aroma of lavender calms you do

Experts tell us the aroma of lavender calms you down and ease stress. It's an aromatic herb used to make potpourri.

Here's how to make your own lavender potpourri at home: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pot-of-Lavender-Potpourri

Buy lavender from a local farmer online by visiting https://lavenderontario.org/the-purple-road/

Click a flag on the map for more information and click 'more details' or 'visit us' to get redirected to their website.

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Celebrate the love of cheese on Cheese Lovers Day

Celebrate the love of cheese on Cheese Lovers Day with this recipe from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario: https://savourontario.milk.org/Recipes/Spreadable-Lavender-Cheese.

You can buy culinary lavender from an Ontario Lavender Association member and use it to make your own spreadable cheese.

Both cheese and lavender pair excellently with honey.

Visit OntarioLavender.Org/PurpleRoad to find the nearest farm or order from their online store.

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Apply ASAP! Deadline January 12 2023. Attention b

Apply ASAP! Deadline January 12 2023.

Attention business owners: Looking to hire for the spring and summer?

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program is accepting applications until January 12.
Applicants can seek funding to hire youth between April 24 and September 2, 2023.

Approved employers from the not-for-profit sector are eligible for a wage subsidy reimbursement of up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum wage.

Approved public and private sector employers are eligible to receive a wage subsidy reimbursement of up to 50% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.

Find out more and apply at www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

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Covid ProtocolsBefore visiting a farm, be sure to check with them regarding their Covid regulations and protocols.