Welcome to MacLaren Orchards
MacLaren Apple Orchard is an "Ottawa Valley Tradition" - Generations of families have enjoyed MacLaren's Apples and Cider.
Our extensive orchard produces some of the finest apples in the Ottawa Valley including MacIntosh, Lobo and Empire.
Our delicious apple cider is made on-site and is available year-round at the Farm.
Contact us to learn more about our orchard and our mouthwatering apples.
Email us at apples@maclarenorchards.ca or call (613) 432-8997
Apple Orchard Update
Apple choices on the table now include:
- Our Famous Honey Crisp
- Delicious MacIntosh
- Courtland
- Lobo
Coming soon:
- Empire
- Spartan
We also sell honey from our own orchard bees, local maple syrup and hand crafted cards.
Our delicious apple cider is available year-round - Drop in to the orchard to purchase a jug or two.
Visit this page often or follow us on Facebook to see which apples are available - Try some new varieties, we grow over 20 types of apples.
What apple varieties do you grow at MacLaren Apple Orchard? | ||
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Apple Type | Approx. Ready Date | Description and Use |
Honey Crisp | Mid-September | Crisp texture, Excellent eating apple, stores very well. |
Paula Red | August 25th | Like a McIntosh, crisp flavour, good for eating |
Wealthy | Mid-September | Cooking apple |
Lobo | Mid-September | Eating apple |
Yellow Transparent | Mid-August | Harvest apple, pies and sauces |
Yellow Crab | End of August | Apple Jelly |
Red Crab | End of August | Apple Jelly |
McLaren Red | Mid to End of August | Soft texture, sweet taste |
Jersey McIntosh | August to Mid-September | Great for fresh eating |
Summer St. Lawrence | Late August | Apple sauce |
North Star | Late August | Cooking apple |
Cortland | End of September | Mild, sweet taste, crisp texture, good for pies |
McIntosh | End of September | Midly tart, good for eating, pies and sauces |
Honey Crisp | Mid-September | Crisp texture, excellent eating apple, stores very well. |
Spartan | End of September into October | Good for eating, pies and sauces |
Milwaukee | Mid-September | Sour, good for cooking |
McMahon | October | Cooking apple |
Empire | Thanksgiving | Slightly tart, makes great apple sauce, good for snacking |
Tallman Sweet | Thanksgiving | Crisp apple with exceptional sweetness |
Northern Greening | Thanksgiving | Good for cooking and eating |
Wolf River | Thanksgiving | Excellent when baked |
Scotch Winters |
Thanksgiving | Sour |
MacLaren Orchards is conveniently located near the Renfrew, Ontario, just 50 minutes from Kanata or Pemboke.
3376 Burnstown Road
Renfrew, Ontario
K7V 3Z4
(613) 432-8997
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