OUR VARIETIES

New to the Georgian Bay area, the Ambrosia is another Canadian discovery found on the Mennell family farm in Cawston, B.C. It has an eye-catching colouration of mostly reddish-orange, with hints of yellow peeking through. The Ambrosia is a medium to large...

A fresh taste of summer. Bliss is one of the first apples of the season, harvested in August at peak ripeness to capture its naturally bright sweetness. With a crisp, refreshing bite and smooth finish, this new variety brings pure orchard joy to the very start of...

A highly sought after autumn apple, the Cortland's parentage can be traced back to a cross between a McIntosh and a Ben Davis. A larger than average apple with a globular shape, the Cortland has reddish-orange vertical stripes over a pale yellow background. The crisp...

A cross between a McIntosh and a Red Delicious, the Empire is a medium sized apple with an almost perfectly round shape. It is mostly dark red, with a bit of green and has firm, cream-coloured, flesh that ranges from mild to tart. The Empire apple makes a great choice...

Fuji is a popular variety that is sweet with a crisp, refreshing bite and a satisfying crunch! They are recognizable from their red stripes, or blush with a hint of yellow-green skin. This versatile apple is a top choice for snacks, packed lunches and salads. It holds...

Voted #1 by Ontario consumers! The Gala is a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Kidd's Orange Red, a medium sized apple with a generally round appearance. The Gala apple's colouration can range from yellow to completely red, depending on the strain. Two of the...

The Golden Delicious is an apple variety that popped up all on its own in West Virginia. Its parentage is unclear, but it is most likely related to the Golden Reinette or the Grimes Golden. The Golden Delicious is a medium to large apple with a broad and elongated,...

Honeycrisp apples were discovered by the University of Minnesota back in the 1960s, but did not make their debut in stores until 1991. The Honeycrisp apple is large, conical and pale green to yellow, with a red blush covering 50% to 90% of the apple. Thanks to the...

John McIntosh discovered the McIntosh apple in 1811 on his farm in Dundela, Ontario. He found it a perfect snacking apple and it took off from there! The Southern Georgian Bay Apple Growing District produces a premium quality McIntosh apple. This home grown favourite...

The Red Delicious apple is aptly named. It's very sweet, with little acidity. The name has a bit of a history. The apple was originally called a 'Hawkeye', but its rights were sold and it was renamed the 'Stark Delicious'. After the Golden Delicious was discovered, it...

We are proud to be the exclusive growers for the Red Prince apple in the Canadian market. Orchards were originally planted in 2001 by Marius and Irma Botden in Thornbury, Ontario, and we have since partnered with orchards in Nova Scotia and Quebec to expand...

A cross between a Newton and a McIntosh, medium with an irregular round shape and snow-white, crispy flesh. Best eaten fresh, in pies, and as applesauce. AVAILABILITY Available from mid-October to late January TASTE PROFILE Slightly tart and crisp Fresh Pie...