Organics Farm

Markham

Organic Farms

OCPP certified PYO, FG:  Strawberries, raspberries, apples, and small fruit.  We are a family owned and operated farm producing primarily PYO fruit, but also operate a market where we sell our ready-picked fruit, vegetables, and other products. On weekends we fire up our wood-fired oven and bake organic pies, tarts, and artisan bread. Open seasonally with our crops, 9am - 5pm weekends, and 9am - 6pm weekdays. Please call ahead for a crop update.

Tel: (905) 640 - 5206. For more information and directions, visit our website at www.organicsfarm.ca

Spring View Farms

Uxbridge

Organic Farms

PYO: Chemical-free pick your own strawberries and raspberries (not certified organic). Our goal towards chemical-free berries is to avoid any chemical residue in our produce by producing strawberries and raspberries without insecticides, fungicides, or herbicides. Strawberry season — June; Raspberry and Black Currant season — July. Located 10 km north of Uxbridge in the hamlet of Leaskdale at 11680 Durham Rd. 1 (Main St. N.). Open mid-June, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. No Sunday sales. Phone (905) 852-2795. www.harvestontario.com/springviewfarms.html

Mapleton’s Organic Farm

Moorefield

Organic Farms

CSA,FG,FM: A working organic dairy farm founded by Ineke Booy and Martin de Groot. The farm consists of 600 acres of certified organic land, 75 milking cows and their offspring, chickens, turkeys, pigs, donkeys, alpacas, a pony, and more. Mapleton’s Organic Dairy was born in 1999, when they began processing milk into organic ice cream, frozen yogurt, and fresh yogurt on the farm. In 2004, an ice cream café was added to better serve the steady stream of ice cream lovers. Today, Mapleton’s serves organic lunches and packaged organic products including dairy, meats, dry goods, and seasonal produce. Demonstration barnyard open to the public year-round; two acre cedar hedge maze with a pirate ship in the middle; hilltop labyrinth; onsite barbecuing, picnic area, birthday parties. Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, 7 days a week, 11am - 6pm.

Mapleton Farms products are available at fine grocery stores and health food stores across Ontario.

Located at: 8548 Wellington Road #7, Moorefield, Ont. Tel: 1-877-779-9795, email: info@mapletonsorganic.ca, web: www.mapletonsorganic.ca

Moondance Organic Farm

Angus

Organic Farms

FG, CSA: Rhubarb, Sunflower Sprouts, green onions, herbs, garlic chives, bronze fennel, lemon balm, mints, sage. This is a market garden farm with the focus of promoting ecological and human health. Offering seasonal produce from our gardens and other local farms, our happy chicken eggs, sprouts, local honey, handcafted skin care products, cut flowers and more. Season: June to October

CSA baskets: pickup at our farm on Wed. 3-8pm – a basket is a seasonal selection of 6-12 different vegetables, fresh culinary herbs and a bouquet of cut flowers. This season the signup is for 16 weeks with two sizes of baskets available to best suit your eating style. Located at: 8285 5th Line, Angus, corner of the 5th & 25 side road.

Phone  (705) 424 2606, or email: ktkeckes@micrsoft.ca, www.moondanceorganicgardens.ca/

Fenwood Farm

Ancaster

Organic Farms

FG: Antibiotic Free (ABF), grain-fed, certified organic chicken; gluten- and nitrate-free sausages, venison, wild caught seafood; emu oil and soap; antibiotic free (ABF) pork and hormone-free pasture-raised beef; Mapleton's organic ice cream and frozen yogurt; and drug-free raw pet food.

Located at 774 Sawmill Road, RR#2, Ancaster. (905) 765-1479 or 1-800-373-7686, www.fenwoodfarm.com.

Greenfield’s Organic Farm

Campbellville

Organic Farms

FM,FG: OCPP certified, Bullfrog Powered. Farm fresh vegetables grown organically. At Guelph Farmers’ Market Saturdays 7am to noon; Dufferin Grove Park in Toronto on Thursdays 3:30 to 7 pm, both year round; Wednesdays at our Red Barn (farmgate sales) 2:30 to 7 pm (produce, eggs, maple syrup, baking, etc); Tuesdays at Riverdale Farm Market and Trinity Bellwoods Farmers market 3 - 7pm; Saturdays at Brickworks in Toronto (June through October). Roadside by chance in season.

10715 Guelph Line, Campbellville. Tel: (905) 854-5458, info@greenfieldsfarm.ca, www.greenfieldsfarm.ca

Cookstown Greens

Cookstown

Organic Farms

FM, FG: David Cohlmeyer started his farm more than 20 years ago, because he couldn¹t find organic produce that met his standards as a restaurant owner and chef. Today Cookstown Greens supplies a list of restaurants and hotels such as the Miller Tavern and Canoe, Four Seasons, and Ritz Carlton, as well as Pusateri¹s, The Healthy Butcher, and Brick Works Farmers’ Market. In recognition of his leadership, David received a Governor General's Award. Cookstown Greens offers baby salad greens (drawing on a seasonal assortment of about 35 ingredients); heirloom root vegetables; seedlings (e.g. sunflower, fennel, chickpea, amaranth); edible flowers; and seasonal vegetables.

Call 1-705-458-9077; email: info@cookstowngreens.com; www.cookstowngreens.com

Plan B Organic Farms

Hamilton

Organic Farms

CSA, FM: 50-acre certified organic vegetable and herb farm established in 1997, with a 1,000-family Multi-Farm CSA serving Hamilton, Halton, and Toronto. Weekly farmers' markets: Thursday at Dufferin Grove Market (Toronto), Dundas Farmers' Market, and the University of Toronto Farmers’ Market.

For information, contact (905) 659-2572 or info@planborganicfarms.ca. Visit their website to order, www.planborganicfarms.ca.

Mike Lanigan

Organic Farms

FM, CSA: Farmer Mike Lanigan grows seven different types of vegetables at his farm in Uxbridge. And as Lanigan says, “Anything that can grow in Ontario, I give it a try.” All produce is certified organic by Pro-Cert. Lanigan also has a CSA that offers beef and chicken for locals. His produce is available only at the Village Market on Saturdays.

For more info, contact Mike Lanigan at (905) 852-4080.

Avalon Apple Orchard

Innisfil

Organic Farms

PYO: Apples; also fresh pressed cider, honey, and other organic produce. Open 10am to 5pm daily during harvest season. For more information visit: www.avalonorchards.net.

Located 45 minutes north of Toronto. North on Highway 400 to Highway 89. Go east to side road 10. Travel north on side road 10 for five miles to 5th Line. Turn west. Second lane on north, (705) 458-9902.

Pfenning’s Organic Vegetables Inc.

Baden

Organic Farms

Grower, wholesaler and distributor of certified organic seasonal fresh vegetables and imported off-season and tropical produce. A family-run farm emphasizing local first. Farm-grown produce includes carrots, potatoes, onions, broccoli, kale, chard, red leaf, green leaf and romaine lettuces, dandelion, parsley, spinach, parsnip and beets on a 300-acre farm. Pfenning’s also produce and pack raw sauerkraut according to a traditional German recipe. Other local products distributed for fellow farmers are leeks, rutabaga, jerusalem artichoke, shiitake and button mushrooms, strawberries, zucchini, herbs, shallots, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, cold-pressed sunflower oil, and more.

All produce available at your local independent health food store. To find a list of stores that carry Pfennings produce, see our website.

For more info visit www.pfenningsfarms.ca or call 1-877-662-3468.

Southbrook Vineyards

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Wineries

OCPP and Demeter certified, Local Food Plus certified and LEED Gold building:  Owners Marilyn and Bill Redelmeier have a selection of certified organic and biodynamic wines available for tasting and sale at their stunning LEED Certified hospitality pavilion in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 581 Niagara Stone Road. The Tasting Room is open seven days a week. Hours are 10am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, and 11am to 6pm on Sundays in the summer (May long weekend to Labour Day), closing at 5pm during winter months. For a small shipping charge, wine orders can be delivered anywhere in Ontario. In the summer, enjoy the Vineyard Bistro hosted by Treadwell's Farm to Table Cuisine, Wednesday to Sunday - 11 am to 4 pm.

For more info visit www.southbrook.com or call 1-888-581-1581.

Pusateri’s Fine Foods

Toronto

Organic Outlets

Pusateri’s Fine Foods offers the widest selection of natural, organic, fresh, and nonperishable foods. The key to our family-owned business is sourcing the finest quality organic fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a tremendous selection of food products imaginable. Our services include catering, floral and home design, gift baskets, home delivery, weddings, special events, and more. Our philosophy is about taking greener steps to healthier living for you and our environment. With three locations to serve you, we do more than fill your plate, we fill your senses.

Three locations: 1539 Avenue Road; 57 Yorkville Avenue; 2901 Bayview Avenue, Bayview Village. Call (416) 785-9100, visit www.pusateris.com

4 Life Natural Foods

Toronto

Organic Outlets

Organic fruit, vegetable, and grocery market located in the heart of Kensington Market. Open seven days a week.

Located at 257 Augusta Avenue. (416) 591-6800.

Noah’s Natural Foods

Toronto, Woodbridge

Organic Outlets

Extensive variety of bulk and packaged vegetarian foods, plus a range of organic produce, dairy products, meats, and gluten-free breads and pastas. Also a vegan, mostly-organic café located inside Bloor Street location. One of Toronto’s original health food stores.

Locations at 322 Bloor St. W., at Spadina (416) 968-7930; 667 Yonge St., south of Bloor (416) 969-0220; 2395 Yonge St., north of Eglinton (416) 488-0904; 9121 Weston Rd. at Rutherford Rd. Woodbridge (905) 850-2873. For more information visit www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca

Vital Planet Health Shop

Toronto

Organic Outlets

We supply a large selection of quality products, including: Gluten free & organic foods, organic hormone-free dairy products, wildcrafted bulk teas, herbs and spices, sports nutrition vitamins and supplements, as well as Homeopathic and Herbal remedies. Vital Planet carries major brand names as well as local and specialty brands, and will do special orders or obtain information about specific products if available. Product quality assurance is provided by a full money back guarantee. Visit our two clean, attractive, well-organized stores where products are well priced, the atmosphere is relaxing, and where staff members will be pleased to help you find what you are looking for. So come take a gander – it is always nice to see friendly new faces!

Two Locations: 53 Lower Jarvis St (corner of Esplanade & Jarvis) (416) 366-4353; 2789 Lake Shore Blvd W, (Lakeshore and 2nd St.) (416) 251-0553.

For more information on products, specials, and store services, visit: www.vitalplanet.com

Nature’s Emporium

Newmarket

Organic Outlets

From produce to beauty supplies, vitamins to grocery products, we have a wide selection of organic and natural solutions to meet all your daily needs. Established in 1983, all products that fill our 50,000 sq. ft. floor are supplied only by the most reputable companies in the health and organic food industry. Come in for freshly made vegetarian meals and healthy juices and drinks at Juiceppe’s Café – right inside the store. A wide variety of delicious soups, salads, and entrées are prepared fresh daily in our new kitchen.

Location: 16655 Yonge St., Newmarket. Call (905) 898-1844, visit www.naturesemporium.ca

Baldwin Naturals

Toronto

Organic Outlets

Healthy shopping made simple. Featuring fresh, certified organic produce, a large selection of natural groceries, supplements, herbal remedies, and natural body care.

16 Baldwin St., just northwest of University and Dundas. (416) 979-1777.

Organic Garage

Oakville

Organic Outlets

A Canadian, family-run grocery store bringing you the best quality organic and all natural products at the best possible prices. Produce; Grocery; Meat; Vitamins; Bakery; Prepared Food; Health and Beauty.

579 Kerr Street, Oakville. Call (905) 849-1648. Visit us online and sign up for our E-Flyer at www.organicgarage.ca

Whole Foods Market

Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga

Organic Outlets

A wide selection of organic produce, meat, seafood, as well as extensive selection of hot and cold prepared foods for those short on time. Fair trade coffees and teas, healthy breads, local and imported organic foods, pizza oven, sushi bar, fresh flowers, a well-stocked supplement department and broad range of natural skin and hair care.

Great customer service and a fun atmosphere make it a pleasure to shop here!

Locations: 87 Avenue Road, at Lowther (Hazelton Lanes Shopping Centre) (416) 944-0500;  301 Cornwall Road, Oakville (905) 849-8400, Square One Shopping Centre (opening August 2011) (905) 275-9393, www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Harmony Whole Foods Market

Orangeville

Organic Outlets

Harmony Whole Foods Market has been purveying the finest organic and whole foods (including fresh organic produce, naturally-raised and organic meats, organic dairy, baked goods, gluten-free products, packaged grocery), natural-source supplements, organic body care products, and more for over 30 years! Our experienced and knowledgeable customer service specialists (including a Homeopathic Doctor, two Registered Holistic Nutritionists, and a Certified Aromatherapy Practitioner) look forward to serving you.

Free in-store public lectures and “gluten-free” store tours are offered. “Promoting the well-being of our community in body, mind and spirit!”

Harmony Whole Foods Market is located at Credit Creek Plaza North, 163 First Street, in Orangeville. For more information, please visit www.harmonymarket.com, or call (519) 941-8961.

Fiesta Farms

Toronto

Organic Outlets

Toronto’s largest independently-owned grocery store is perfect for all your grocery needs. We offer local, organic and naturally raised meats, dairy, produce and more. In October 2008, Fiesta Farms launched a partnership with Local Food Plus, to bring produce from Ontario’s Greenbelt to Toronto. We proudly support Ontario farmers and food artisans.

Located at 200 Christie St, just north of Bloor St., (416) 537-1235

Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market

Toronto

Organic Outlets

Enjoy fresh food from local farms, producers, and artisans during our Sun-ripened Saturdays, each week from 8 am to 1 pm. We feature an incredible assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, wild fish, eggs, oils, and milled flour from local farmers. Live music and eco-crafts also on-hand for your pleasure each Saturday during the summer.

The Chefs’ Market offers bulk quantities of fresh local food direct from farmers from the Greenbelt and beyond every Tuesday from 8 am - 1 pm. It is a place that is as much about commerce as it is about building the network of chefs, caterers, and retailers with farmers to strengthen local agricultural economies and help the environment by reducing the distance food travels. 100km Foods Inc. offers delivery service for the Evergreen Brick Works Chefs’ Market. Call first to check hours.

The Bay Adelaide Center Market is a lunch time destination for downtown folk in the financial district. Located at Arnell Plaza, this market runs every Thursday from 11am–2pm until September 15th. Find your favourite prepared food vendors serving delicious local fare and an array of items to take to your desk or home, including bread, fruit & vegetables, cheese, and more.

Located at 550 Bayview Ave, between the Prince Edward Viaduct (Bloor/Danforth) and Pottery Rd. Call (416) 596-1495 or visit http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/farmersmarket/ for info on how to get there by car, bike, or public transit

Butcher By Nature

Toronto

Organic Outlets

Butcher shop featuring certified organic lamb from Gutcher Farm, wild game, turkey, beef, Berkshire pork, ostrich meat, gourmet sausages, Irish organic salmon, local organic artic char, Omega/Organic eggs and more. Offering numerous deli items, plus prepared foods that are barbecue-ready. Also a selection of organic produce and groceries.

Location: 520 Annette St at Runnymede (416) 241-8187 or email: info@butcherbynature.com

The Healthy Butcher

Toronto

Organic Outlets

The Healthy Butcher is an excellent source for the best-tasting and largest selection of certified organic meat, specializing in locally grown beef, lamb, pork, chicken, bison, elk, venison, duck, and many other premium meats. The store also offers a wide selection of sustainable seafood, produce, and gourmet prepared foods created by an in-house team of chefs always seeking local, organic, and seasonal ingredients.

Locations: 565 Queen West (at Denison); 298 Eglinton Ave. West (at Avenue Road)  As well, we have a Kitchener address: 25 Bruce St. (at Victoria St). Please call (416) 674-2642 for all locations. www.thehealthybutcher.com

Advantage Health Matters

Toronto

Organic Suppliers

This company was founded by Jerry Zeifman for the purpose of bringing pure food nutrition from around the world to Canadians seeking the highest level of quality in their supplements. Featured brands include: Bali’Sun virgin coconut oil; New Chapter organic probiotic nutrients and herbal formulas; Health Matters certified organic and wild foods; and Pukka certified organic Ayurvedic teas.

Find these brands at your local health food store, or visit www.advantagehealthmatters.com for a list of stores and products. Tel: 905-946-1011.

Jennifer’s Original Gluten-Free Bread

Toronto

Organic Suppliers

Jennifer founded her specialized bakery to provide a local source of fresh baked goods for those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Her breads contain organic cane sugar, organic apple cider vinegar, organic flax seeds, and stone ground rice flour. You can find Jennifer’s Original breads at various outlets throughout the GTA, including the Big Carrot (Danforth), Fiesta Farms (Christie), Beaches Bake Shop (Kingston Road), and Nature’s Emporium (Newmarket).

For more information call: (416) 694-5333, or visit her website: www.jennifersoriginal.com

Harmony Organic Dairy Products Inc

Toronto, Listowel

Organic Suppliers

Harmony Organic Dairy Products Inc. produces organic milk, cream, and double cream brie. Our products are certified through EcoCert Canada, Kosher, Local, and we are part of Foodland Ontario. We are the original company to package our milk in returnable glass bottles. Harmony Organic milk is available in more than 300 stores across Ontario. 

Visit our website to find a retailer near you: www.harmonyorganic.on.ca

Organically Grown Fish

Organic Suppliers

Our Organically Grown Arctic char (Salvelinus Alpinus) has the most northerly distribution of any of the fresh water fish with the highest level of essential fatty acids (DHA + EPA). The water itself is artesian and you will not find any traces of radiation in our product. Our fresh (never frozen) fish and fillets are sold by orders at: Orders@TedTheFisherman.com all year round, 24/7, with delivery and pickup possibilities. The majority of our business is supplying high end Ontario Restaurants and Resorts. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.

Contact (705) 424-4465 or email: Orders@TedTheFisherman.com

LoveGan Ltd

Toronto

Organic Suppliers

LoveGan has been delivering organic food to homes in Toronto since 1998. It is a pick-and-choose format, where customers can order from a wide range of certified organic produce, dairy, meat, and grocery items. There are over 2000 certified organic grocery items available from the LoveGan website.

Delivery is free for orders above $70, otherwise a $7 delivery fee applies. Payment is at the time of delivery by cash, cheque or credit card. There is no sign up or ongoing commitment.

In the summer, much of the produce comes from the Zephyr Organics farm in the community of Zephyr, Ontario. In addition to purchasing from Zephyr Organics as a supplier, LoveGan also, on behalf of Zephyr Organics, delivers their "farmshare" (CSA) boxes to their Toronto customers.

Contact: (416) 992-9993, info@lovegan.com, www.lovegan.com

Vegetarian Haven

Toronto

Organic Dining

Vegetarian Haven is a vegan bistro that uses local, seasonal, and organic produce whenever possible. Popular dishes include: ‘Sizzling Eggplant’ made with organic tempeh and seasonal vegetables cooked in a coconut curry sauce and served on a hot iron plate. Another popular item  is ‘Curry Pad Thai’ made with fresh rice noodles in curry sauce, served in a seitan bread bowl.  Also featured is a ‘daily special’ main course. In summer, healthy cooling beverages are hot sellers – including fresh organic juices; the ‘Slushy’ made with lime juice and fresh mint; and Macha green tea smoothie (green tea powder, banana, soymilk, agave nectar). Tea lovers will enjoy the selection of loose leaf herbal teas. Sit a spell on their lively summer patio, and enjoy the best of Toronto’s vegan cuisine.

Located at 17 Baldwin St., Toronto. Tel: (416) 621-3636. Visit their website at www.vegetarianhaven.com

Live Organic Food Bar

Toronto

Organic Dining

LIVE is proud to offer an array of gourmet, gluten- and sugar-free, vegan dishes to invigorate and cleanse your body, mind, and soul! LIVE’s cuisine is influenced by the flavours we remember from our mother’s kitchen. Many different cultural foods and ingredients are combined in our handmade organic dishes. Each dish is prepared and served by our experienced staff, all guided by our founders: internationally known Raw Chef and restaurateur, Jennifer Italiano; and her financial partner and brother, restaurateur Chris Italiano. With their deep love of food and service they ensure a life changing culinary experience.

Located at 264 Dupont St. (Northeast corner of Dupont and Spadina), Toronto. Call (416) 515-2002 or email info@livefoodbar.com.

Urban Harvest Organic Seeds and Seedlings

Toronto

Organic Gardening Resources

Urban Harvest provides heirloom organic seeds, seedlings, and garden supplies promoting ecological diversity. Available at several local farmers’ markets and many retail outlets including The Big Carrot, Karma Co-op, 4 Life Organic Foods, and Grassroots. Check out the online store for seeds.

Visit www.uharvest.ca, e-mail grow@uharvest.ca or call us at (416) 504-1653.

Seeds of Diversity

Organic Gardening Resources

Seeds of Diversity Canada is a national grassroots network of more than 1,400 volunteer gardeners who grow heritage varieties and share seeds with one another. They offer an online resource list of seed companies which sell heritage seeds, a searchable inventory of all vegetable seeds sold in Canada, a booklet to help you learn the simple techniques of saving your own seeds, and members receive Seeds of Diversity magazine, as well as the Annual Seed Exchange Directory. Seeds of Diversity is a registered charity and takes tax-receiptable donations for the important work of promoting food diversity.

Contact Seeds of Diversity Canada, P.O. Box 36, Station Q, Toronto M4T 2L7, call 1-866-509-7333, email mail@seeds.ca or visit www.seeds.ca.