Pick your
own apples
Scan QR codes in the orchard for row-by-row apple guides.
Three Easy Steps
McIntosh
- TASTE: Slightly tart
- TEXTURE: Soft & juicy
- BEST FOR: Eating & baking
- WHEN TO PICK: Early September
Royal Gala
- TASTE: Sweet
- TEXTURE: Juicy & crunchy
- BEST FOR: Eating & baking (this is what we use in our apple pies!)
- WHEN TO PICK: Early September
Honeycrisp
- TASTE: Very sweet
- TEXTURE: Super crunchy & super juicy (fan favourite!)
- BEST FOR: Eating & baking (consider using less sugar when baking because they’re so sweet!)
- WHEN TO PICK: Mid-September
Ambrosia
- TASTE: Sweet
- TEXTURE: Crunchy
- BEST FOR: Eating, salads & baking
- WHEN TO PICK: Late September
Golden Delicious
- TASTE: Sweet
- TEXTURE: Crunchy
- BEST FOR: Eating & baking (an apple sauce favourite!)
- WHEN TO PICK: Early October
Empire
- TASTE: Slightly tart
- TEXTURE: Crunchy
- BEST FOR: Eating & a popular baking apple (we use these in our caramel apples!)
- WHEN TO PICK: Mid-Late September
Mutsu
- TASTE: Mildly tart
- TEXTURE: Crunchy
- BEST FOR: Eating & popular for baking
- WHEN TO PICK: Early October
Crimson Crisp
- TASTE: Sweet & tangy
- TEXTURE: Super crunchy
- BEST FOR: Eating
- WHEN TO PICK: Early-Mid October
Every row
has a story.
Scan, discover and
pick your favouites.
Scan. Discover. Pick.
Look for QR signs in the orchard for live updates, flavour notes and more.
Every visit tells a story. Tag @thiessenorchards and share your apple-picking adventure with us!
Our season opens early September and runs through October, with new varieties coming ready every couple of weeks. Macintosh, Royal Gala, and Honeycrisp lead off the season.
Check the live status bar at the top of this page, look at the orchard map, or scan the QR code at the end of any apple row for a real-time update.
Yes — every apple row has a QR sign with that variety’s flavour notes, picking tips, and best uses. Just point your phone camera.
Mutsu, Empire, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious all hold their shape beautifully in the oven. They’re our pie-and-crumble all-stars.
Yes — Thiessen Orchards bags are sold at the Admission Silo on weekends or under the green overhang during the week. Please note reusable bags are not permitted.
