Events, Activities & Tours
Casual, Affordable & Fun!
What better way to experience our estate than with one of our fun-filled tours. We offer a great selection of different tours, from our Estate Walking Tour to our family friendly and always entertaining Train, Tasting & Dessert. We cater to groups of all sizes, offering both Bus Tours Groups and Private Group Tours.
If you are interested in any of these programs please email us or phone (905-643-1015) and we will send you the information.
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Winery & Estate Tours
Come in a enjoy a relaxing, fun and educational stop by our tasting bar. We always have a selection of award winning wines for all to taste. Our staff are passionate when it comes to helping guest find a wine that fits their palate, and they are always excited to meet new guest as well as keep up to date with regulars. Our selection of wines for you to taste changes on a scheduled timetable. We always offer a minimum of two (2) White wines, two (2) Red wines, two (2) Fruit wines and one (1) Icewine.
Cheers,
Tasting Staff
Below is a list of our Daily Tours with Tastings, as well as Group Tastings that guest can pre-book for their groups.
Estate Group Tours Informational Download
Note: Note: The Daily tours are offered; June-October: Daily 11:00 - 4:00, May & November: Weekends Only 11:00 - 4:00.
To ensure a spot please pre-book your group.
The Market – Country Store and Cafe
Eat Safe, Eat Local!
Everyone can admit; we all want to know where our food comes from, and if it is safe for us to eat. Therefore, what better place to find fresh product straight from the farmer fields. Please visit your Local Farmers Market if you don't live close to a farm.
If you are interested in the Market or Country Story visit the Market page or Country Store.
Train Schedule
Weather Permitting
January - April: Closed.
May: Open weekends only.
June: Open weekends & during the week if there is school tours on weekdays. Please call for daily ride report.
July - August: 10-2 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10-4 Weekends
September: Open weekends only.
October: Open weekends & during the week if there is school tours on weekdays. Please call for daily ride report.
November: Call for daily ride report
December: Only runs for our Polar Express Event.
If you are interested taking a ride on 'Lil Pudd' contact us for more information.
Banquet & Group Dining
Puddicombe Estate has adopted a farm to table approach with all of its catered events serving items grown and picked for the occasion right from the farm or brought in from other local growers within a 100 mile radius of the farm. Puddicombe believes that a farm fresh meal is a very basic yet integral part of maintaining a strong bond with families and friends. We believe this philosophy strengthens our communities and enriches lives. Our meals provide farm to table dishes paired with our own wines and cider. Enjoy the simplicities of nature with every bite and indulge your senses. Join us in celebrating slow food at its best.
Guided Farm Tours
Tours Offered: Weekends 11:00am-3:00pm May, June, September &October 11:00am-3:00pm Daily July - August
Package #1
Estate Train Tour & Bar Tasting
Sit back and relax while you travel into our orchard and vineyard accompanied by our Engineer who will be your tour guide. The Engineer will talk to you about the aspects that involve the growing of the orchards, vineyards and some background history of Puddicombe Estate. After your tour please join us at the tasting bar for a tasting of 4 estate award winning wines. : Price/person: please email us
Package #2
Estate Train Tour, Walking Tour & Bar Tasting
Sit back and relax while you travel into our orchard and vineyard accompanied by our Engineer who will be your tour guide. The Engineer will talk to you about the aspects that involve the growing of the orchards, vineyards and some background history of Puddicombe Estate. On our walking tour your tour guide will cover the historical information for the farm, about our staff, and a short talk about the wine-making process. Followed with a tasting of 4 estate award winning wines at our tasting bar.
Price/person: please email us
If you are interested in these program, contact us for more information.
Room Rental / Corporate Room Rental
Please see attachments for:
Room rental information
Corporate room rental information
Caboose Farm Stay Rentals
Looking for a unique Holiday?! Then come on board the Puddicombe Caboose Farm Stay. Enjoy a relaxing time on our farm, go on a hike, sit on the porch and take in the escarpment view, or enjoy watching the ducks & geese on the pond, maybe a train ride or visit to the children’s village. What ever you are looking for I am sure you will find it at
Puddicombe Estate. Caboose Rental Information Brochure.
Birthday Parties
A place for all ages to create everlasting memories! Our estate has been hosting children's birthday parties for over 15 years. Offering over 8 unique Birthday Party packages that can be customized. Birthday Party Brochure.
For more information on birthday parties please visit the download section.
Campfire Get Togethers
Bring your friends & family to the estate and enjoy two hours in the afternoon or evening (6:00pm-8:00pm) for a wine tasting & campfire. We will provide you with a campfire pit, wood, hot dogs, marshmallows, and a warm drink, and a campfire get together wouldn’t be complete without a wagon ride snuggled under your warm blankets.
Note: please contact us for more information and pricing
If your groups in one of the following groups listed below, please contact us for your campfire package and pricing
• Church Groups
• Youth Groups
• Beavers
• Cubs
• Scouts
• Girl Guides
• Brownies
Kids Club
Hello Kids!
Become a Kids Club Member and be a part of Puddicombe's magic! With becoming a member you will receive specials for all of our events, a birthday card with a gift on your birthday, a seasonal news letter and much more! It's super easy to join, all we need is your age, full address, birthday date, and email address.
If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Mom & Me Days
Every Tuesday & Thursday May-September 30th, 2016. you and your children can enjoy some indoor/outdoor time together.
Event Activities: Train ride, Visit with the animals, play area, snack in the cafe (strudel/muffin & tea/coffee for mom, cookie/fruit & juice for children) and craft.
If you are interested in this program, please download the flyer.
Interested in more Mom & Me events check out Crazy about Mom & Trains
Miniature Horse Rides
Guided Miniature Horse Rides
If you are interested in this program, please download the flyer.
Old MacPuddi's Summer Camp
Puddicombe Estate, Old MacPuddi’s Summer Camp staff are dedicated to your child’s inner growth and development.
Our summer camp programs encourages inclusivity and strives to meet your child’s intellectual, moral, physical, social needs and interests. This caring environment will install self confidences, self realization and foster both independent and group belonging.
If you are interested in a summer camp program, please download the flyer.
Old MacPuddi's Dude Ranch Camp
This year, the ranch is offering 2 different week long camp experiences (July 25-29, August 22-26) for girls and boys ages 9 – 13 years. Each “Little Wrangler” is assigned their horse for the week on the ranch. Our camp program revolves around the horses. The “Little Wranglers” learn Basic horsemanship, Grooming, Saddling, Caring for the horse, Lessons, Daily horse grazing walks, Trail rides
If you are interested in a summer camp program, please download the flyer.
Cuddle up Family Valentines
February 11th, 2017
Cuddle with you love ones!
Enjoy a wagon ride through the vineyard and orchards, have a glass of wine, cider or hot chocolate around the campfire while you roast hotdogs, create s;mores and enjoy chocolate covered treats.
Alice vs. The Queen of Hearts Tea Party
Come and join Alice & friends for a Wonderland Tea Party!
May 7th & 13th
Apple-lee Fun Weekends
September 9th, 10th, 16th. 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 2017
October 1st 2017
Interested in more information - Download the flyer.
Halloween Ho-Down Weekends
October 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th 2017
Interested in more information - Download the flyer.
Country Wine, Cider & Harvest Festival
October 10th, 2016
Interested in more information - Download the flyer.
Puddicombe Polar Express
December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2017
Celebrate the season with our version of the Polar Express!
Children love this Christmas pajama party where Mrs. Clause tells the story written by Chris Van Allsburg while guests enjoy nibbling on cookies and sipping on hot, hot hot- hot chocolate. Children will enjoy a Train ride to the Magical North Pole (or wagon, weather permitting). For more information download the information package.
Educational Based Agricultural Tours
Thank you, for choosing Puddicombe Farms for your Educational Experience. As an alternative to classroom learning your children can participate in the “see” and “do” learning experiences on a 213 + year old farm. Each tour may feature “Lil’ Pudd”, Niagara’s first agricultural train, tractor pulled wagon rides and a free seasonal class gift. Children love learning about the needs of living things, growth, and the importance of agriculture today at Puddicombe Farms.
Rural to Urban
Demonstrates an understanding of the characteristics of rural communities (with respect to land use, transportation, physical features, population, buildings and transportation. Describes the interaction between people and the environment. Wagon ride where students will be asked to identify and document the rural characteristics they observe along the way. The observations will be used in the town and country game. Learn about the Greenbelt - students will learn about why the government built green belt and its direct effect on our communities. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Habitats & Communities
Train ride on Lil’ Pudd throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment (Students will observe by using all 5 senses). Leaders record student observations of all forms of life on the farm while on the train ride. Nature walk to explore different habitats. All students will play various versions for the ‘Food Chain’ game. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Farm to You
Did you know that cows are responsible for ingredients used in disposable cameras? Corn is needed to produce ethanol, which powers some cars and trucks, a renewable fuel! Students will play games called “Farm to Table” and “Where do our fruits and veggies grow”. Students will also get the change to find out what foods come from each farm product. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Tracker Inspector – Winter & Early Spring
You will enjoy a train and/or wagon ride (weather permitting) throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment. Take a nature hike and look for signs of wildlife; identify prints, foods sources, etc. and try to track down the animal. After your hike is finished all will enjoy a marshmallow roast with hot chocolate, and play a couple wildlife games. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Eco Adventure F.S.I (Farm Scene Investigation)
Eco Fun is a program designed to familiarize children with nature and it’s preservation through interactive activities in the heart of the great outdoors. Train ride on Lil’ Pudd as well as a wagon ride throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment (Students will observe by using all 5 senses). Mini forest hike where children will examine three types of rocks and discover that the Niagara escarpment is primarily made up of sedimentary rock. Investigate different soil samples and identify what plants grow best in each sample. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Buds & Blossoms Family Days - May
You will be able to see the bees in action firsthand as well as the beautiful blossoms on the fruit trees. Take a ride on "Little Pudd" as well as a wagon ride throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment. View and observe beehives and touch various bee keeping equipment. Learn how bees work and all the good they do for the crops. If you are interested download the flyer.
Apple & Pear Harvest – September & October
Train ride on Lil’ Pudd as well as a wagon ride throughout the apple orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment fall colours. You will be taken to the pick your own apple or pear orchard and will see firsthand how apples or pears are grown, cared for and harvested. You will be taken to the packing shed and the storage coolers to see how apples are processed for retail. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Fabulous Pumpkin Excursion – October
Train ride on Lil’ Pudd as well as a wagon ride throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment fall colours and view all the fall crops and pumpkin patch. (Students will observe by using all 5 senses). Take the pumpkin trail to the pumpkin patch and play pumpkin trivia. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Puddicombe Polar Express
November & December
Train ride on Lil’ Pud as well as a wagon ride throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment (Students will observe by using all 5 senses). Students will play games called “Farm to Table” and “Where do our fruits and veggies grow” to demonstrate how agriculture meets their personal and community’s needs. Students will also get the chance to find out what foods come from each farm product. This will explain how the natural environment effects agriculture to meet society’s needs.
Puddicombe Estate Welcomes Peter Cottontail
Feb 22 - March 24th, 2016
Your group will enjoy the fresh air of the farm all while taking part in a agricultural train ride, fruit snack & drink, story time, spring time craft. If you are interested download the flyer.
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store hours
Open January 12th - March 22nd
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed Sundays & Family Day
OPEN April
Saturday & Sunday 10-4
OPEN May - December
7 days a week from 9-5