🍎 2026 season opens September 10

Hours & Location

Pick your
own apples

Find out what’s picking now, explore each apple variety, and plan your perfect orchard visit.

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Scan QR codes in the orchard for row-by-row apple guides.

Pick your
own apples

Find out what’s picking now, explore each apple variety, and plan your perfect orchard visit.

view pricing

Scan QR codes in the orchard for row-by-row apple guides.

LIVE ORCHARD STATUS • UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
NOW PICKING
NOT PICKING YET
Royal Gala
Mutsu
McIntosh
Honeycrisp
Golden Delicious
Empire
Crimson Crisp
Ambrosia
DONE PICKING
IN BINS ALSO
How it works

Three Easy Steps

step 1
Buy Your Bag
Purchase your apple bags at the Admission Silo on weekends or under the green overhang during the week.
step 2
Follow the Map
Use the map to find your favourite apple varieties in the orchard.
step 3
Scan & Discover
Scan the QR code at the end of any apple row to find out which apple varieties are ready!
step 1
Buy Your Bag
Purchase your apple bags at the Admission Silo on weekends or under the green overhang during the week.
step 2
Follow the Map
Use the map to find your favourite apple varieties in the orchard.
step 3
Scan & Discover
Scan the QR code at the end of any apple row to find out which apple varieties are ready!
ORCHARD MAP
Find your perfect apple at Thiessen’s!
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Thiessen Orchards Apple Map
EXPLORE THE ORCHARD
Select an apple variety to highlight it on the map.
Golden Delicious
McIntosh
Empire
Mutsu
Royal Gala
Honeycrisp
Ambrosia
Crimson Crisp
MEET THE APPLES
Explore our varieties
Not Picking Yet

McIntosh

  • TASTE:  Slightly tart
  • TEXTURE:  Soft & juicy
  • BEST FOR:  Eating & baking
  • WHEN TO PICK:  Early September
Not Picking Yet

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
Not Picking Yet

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
Not Picking Yet

Ambrosia

  • TASTE:  Sweet
  • TEXTURE:  Crunchy
  • BEST FOR:  Eating, salads & baking
  • WHEN TO PICK:  Late September
Not Picking Yet

Golden Delicious

  • TASTE:  Sweet
  • TEXTURE:  Crunchy
  • BEST FOR:  Eating & baking (an apple sauce favourite!)
  • WHEN TO PICK:  Early October
Not Picking Yet

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
Not Picking Yet

Mutsu

  • TASTE:  Mildly tart
  • TEXTURE:  Crunchy
  • BEST FOR:  Eating & popular for baking
  • WHEN TO PICK:  Early October
Not Picking Yet

Crimson Crisp

  • TASTE:  Sweet & tangy
  • TEXTURE:  Super crunchy
  • BEST FOR:  Eating
  • WHEN TO PICK:  Early-Mid October
APPLE FINDER
Which Apple is right for you?
sweetest apple?
honeycrisp
Best for baking?
mutsu
empire
Gala
best lunchbox apple?
Royal Gala
old fashioned classic
macintosh
Biggest crunch?
crimson crisp
Honeycrisp
Best for applesauce?
Golden Delicious
in the orchard?
Scan. Discover. Pick.
Look for QR code signs at the end of each apple row to find out what apples are ready to pick, best uses, and your exact orchard location.
in the orchard?
Scan. Discover. Pick.
Look for QR code signs at the end of each apple row to find out what apples are ready to pick, best uses, and your exact orchard location.
Moments from the Rows

Every visit tells a story. Tag @thiessenorchards and share your apple-picking adventure with us!

GOOD TO KNOW
Picking FAQ’s

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.