Visit The farm
From our family to yours. Everything we do, we do for you and your family.
what to do at the farm
Our family is thrilled to have you at Valley Ridge Family Farm.
We have opened our farm to your family because we wish to share this incredible blessing with you all. We ask that you book in advance and remember to be respectful of the areas of the farm that are marked private because this is our home.
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
DURATION: 50 mins - allow 1.5 hour at the farm
AVAILABLE: winter months, weather permitting.
SNOW IS REQUIRED - DRESS WARMLY
Snuggle up under a blanket, with your favourite people, for a magical sleigh ride. Your sleigh will be pulled by 2 Clydesdale horses. Our tour covers 128 acres of open fields and forested trails. The horses move at a walk, allowing you to take in the scenery. Your driver will stop part-way and your group will have an opportunity to meet the horses and take photos. Your tour will finish up at the barn with hot chocolate around a campfire. Don’t forget to visit the farm animals!
Farm Tours/Animal Visit
DURATION: 1-3 hours.
AVAILABLE: all season.
This self-guided tour is sure to please the tiniest animal lover! We will provide you with a map and direction. Your group can move through the stations at your own pace. Visit our horses, donkeys, goats, rabbits, ducks, a llama and more! We do have a scavenger hunt, a walking trail and a few more surprises. Our farmers are happy to answer questions and even help you interact closely with a critter or two. Bring a picnic and immerse yourself in the fresh air!
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
DURATION: 40 mins - allow 1 hour at the farm
AVAILABLE: Summer/Fall, weather permitting
Our covered wagon holds up to 15 people. Your tour covers the perimeter of the property. Sit back and take in the sights and sounds of a working farm from the vantage point of the wagon. Watch for wildlife along the way! Wagon tour routes vary by weather and season. Finish your tour with some time with our Clydesdale horses. Take a selfie or ask us to take a photo for your group. Don’t forget to visit the farm animals!
Off-Farm Opportunity
DURATION: MINIMUM 1 hr
AVAILABLE: Spring/Summer/Fall
We will come to you! Planning a Wedding, Proposal, Birthday Party or Family Reunion? Want a private carriage ride for date night? Are you looking for horse-drawn wagon rides for your event or transportation for wedding guests? We’d love to help! We can help you with whatever you are envisioning. Packages can be customized to meet your needs at your location or ours.
Note: Routes must be assessed for safety of footing and traffic volume prior to booking.
Photo Opportunity
DURATION: 3 hours
AVAILABLE: Year-round
Are you looking for a unique location for your next photo session? We welcome professional photographers as well as families, bringing their photographer along for a session. Contact us to for help bringing your vision to life!
ANIMAL VISITS/USE not included unless previously discussed.
Wedding Ceremony
Packages begin at $1500
From engagement parties to your full wedding experience. Contact us to chat more about your day and how we can ensure you and your family has the best experience.
Birthday Party
DURATION: 3 hours
AVAILABLE: Year-round
1 HR - Get up close and personal with a clydesdale while you groom her, pet a goat, feed treats to a bunny.
1 HR - Take a wagon/sleigh ride (dependant of season) and explore the farm with your friends
1 HR - Relax around a fire or a table (dependant on weather) for snacks and make memories with your favourite people
School Trips
Class trips are available year-round, although certain seasons are better suited to certain trips.
We are happy to customize to meet the needs of your grade-level and come alongside your classroom curriculum.
FARM EXPERIENCE: 4 hour duration
Groom a horse, pet a goat, feed treats to a bunny and meet all the other animals on the farm while you learn about their care and unique needs. Explore the farm with your classmates and complete a nature walk. Take in the farm and forest from the vantage point of a wagon pulled by a team of Clydesdale horses. $17.50 plus HST
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: 2 hour duration
Learn about all our farm animals, touch them, feed them treats. $13.50 plus HST
SLEIGH RIDE: 2 hour duration
This experience requires snow. Enjoy a campfire and hot chocolate after your sleigh ride through a winter wonderland! $15.00 plus HST