Welcome to the Ontario Lavender Association.
Explore the Ways to Bring Lavender Into Your Life
Explore all the ways to bring lavender into your life through recipes and crafts, gardening tips and more. Follow the Purple Road and launch your province-wide adventures strolling through fragrant fields of lavender, shopping lavender boutiques, pampering your senses with luxurious home and body care products and sampling unique and delicious culinary delights.
Your Ultimate Guide to Lavender
What is Lavender
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean area. It is a bushy shrub and in the wild, lavender has a sprawling habit where the flowers are born on the edges of the plant. Those compact round plants with their halo of flowers are the result of the work and care of the grower. Learn More
Benefits of Lavender
The herb is highly regarded for skin and beauty and is commonly used in fragrances and shampoos to help wash and purify the skin. In fact, the word lavender originally stems from the Latin word lavare which means “to wash”.Learn More
Culinary Use of Lavender
Lavender has been used in the kitchen since the middle ages. This versatile herb adds a subtle floral flavour to sweet and savoury dishes alike. It can be used directly in a recipe or as an attractive garnish.Learn More
Growing Lavender
Lavender grows in zone 5, which is common in parts of Ontario. It can tolerate winter temperatures as low as -16 degrees C but this number would be affected by the amount of snow cover, wind and moisture in the soil.Learn More
Become a Member
Lavender has been used in the kitchen since the middle ages. This versatile herb adds a subtle floral flavour to sweet and savoury dishes alike. It can be used directly in a recipe or as an attractive garnish.Learn More
Explore Ontario’s Purple Road
Find an Ontario Lavender Farm Near You
Learn About Lavender Farm Services
Lavender farms offer a variety of services beyond simply growing and harvesting lavender. Here’s a list of services commonly provided by lavender farms. These services enhance the visitor experience and provide opportunities for education, relaxation, and enjoyment of the natural beauty of lavender farms.
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Farm-to-Table Dining
Some lavender farms offer on-site cafes or dining experiences featuring culinary creations infused with lavender and other farm-fresh ingredients.
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Lavender Farm Stay
Farm stays or bed-and-breakfast accommodations where guests can immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings of the lavender fields and enjoy a relaxing getaway.
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Lavender Festivals and Events
Seasonal festivals and events celebrating the beauty and fragrance of lavender, often featuring live music, artisan vendors, and food tastings.
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Lavender Spa Services
Some farms offer spa treatments and wellness services incorporating lavender essential oil for relaxation and aromatherapy.
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Lavender Photography and Painting Sessions
Professional photographers and local artists may offer sessions among the lavender fields for family portraits, engagement photos, or plein air painting.
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U-Pick Lavender
Visitors can enjoy the experience of harvesting their own lavender bundles directly from the fields.
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Lavender Products
Many lavender farms have on-site shops or online stores where visitors can purchase a variety of lavender products, including essential oils, soaps, candles, and culinary items.
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Event Hosting
Lavender farms often serve as picturesque venues for events such as weddings, bridal showers, yoga and meditation sessions.
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Lavender Workshops
Educational workshops and classes on topics such as lavender cultivation, crafting with lavender, and aromatherapy.
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Lavender Farm Tours
Guided tours of the farm where visitors can learn about lavender cultivation, harvesting techniques, and the distillation process for essential oil production.
Become a Member
Interested in growing lavender on a larger scale?
Become a member of the Ontario Lavender
Association today!
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