PICK YOUR OWN STARTS SEPT 12TH
About Us
The Inksetter Family has been farming in the Hamilton Area for over 200 years, and in 1965, we planted the orchards that started a new family endeavour. Originally a pick-your-own operation, our orchard has grown to include a Bakery and Gourmet Food Market, and still we pride ourselves on having one of the BEST pick-your-own orchards in the area.
Carluke Orchards has remained a family operation, we’re on our 3rd generation growing apples here in Carluke.
Our store is open 11 months of the year, from February 1st to December 24th, and EVERYTHING we sell in our store is made in Canada. You can find a wide variety of gourmet foods, and tons of local products.
All of our baked goods are made right here, from scratch, using high quality ingredients. We specialize in pies, butter tarts, scones and more in many different flavours!
Phone: 905-648-2775
Hours:
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Location
2194 Shaver Road S.
Ancaster, ON,
L9G 3L1
Our History
The Inksetter Family has been farming in the area for over 200 years. In 1961, Robert and Marion Inksetter moved to their property on Shaver Rd in Ancaster, Ontario.
One day in 1965 when Marion was in the hospital giving birth to their third child, Robert planted the orchard. When Marion came home there were acres of apple trees.
In the mid-seventies, Marion started baking pies with their apples and selling them from a small stand at the end of their farm lane. This farm stand functioned under an honor system.
As things began to pick up, it was time to expand the operation. In 1984, Marion applied for a bakery license and they built the first bake shop with a small storefront.
In 1991, Robert and Marion's oldest son, Alan, left his job at Stelco and bought the family farm. It was time to add a kitchen large enough to accommodate the ever-growing demand, and in 1993 production was up and running with a beautiful new storefront full of local products.
Now in 2026, we are still in that storefront baking many of Marion's original recipes from scratch. The legacy is carried on by Marion and Robert’s granddaughter Michelle and she has been quality testing her whole life
Pick Your Own & Prices
Our Pick Your Own Season runs from early September until Mid October. We have 13 apple varieties available, as well as pick your own pumpkins and squash. Check below for our predicted picking schedule!
Pick Your Own Prices:
$23.00 for a 10lbs Bag
$44.00 for a 20lbs Bag
THIS YEAR! (Weekends Only)
Wristbands are $12.00 a person and free for Ages 4 and under.
They allow access to:
- Petting Zoo
- Wagon Ride
- Corn Maze
- NEW! Tractor Tire Park
*Note: Wristbands are NOT required for PYO
Tuesday - Friday wristbands can be purchased for $4.00, this will allow you access to the Corn Maze & Tractor Tire Park.
NOTE: You must walk to the Corn Maze & Tractor Tire Park, the wagon will not be running.
Food Trucks:
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (Click Here)
- Sept. 19th & 20th
- Oct. 10th & 11th
Sizzling Krissy’s (Click Here)
- Sept. 12th & 13th
- Sept. 26th & 27th
- Oct. 3rd & 4th
Pick your own is open the same hours as the bakery
No pre-booking required
Please note that entrance for pick your own ends 45 minutes before closing time.
For PYO we take cash, credit, debit or tap payments
This Schedule is an ESTIMATE only.
Please call ahead to confirm availability.
McIntosh
Available for PYO Sept. 12th
AVAILABLE IN STORE
A family favourite, McIntosh are our first Pick Your Own variety. They are great for eating, as well as baking and apple sauce.
Royal Gala
Available for PYO Sept. 19th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Royal Gala are sweet, crisp, and brightly coloured. They are excellent eating apples, and can also be used for baking and apple sauce
Spartan
Available for PYO Sept. 12th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Spartan are a deep red cross of McIntosh. They are a great all-around apple for eating, baking, or apple sauce.
Cortland
Available for PYO Sept. 19th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Cortland are a McIntosh cross. They are a little larger, a little sweeter, and a favourite for baking and apple sauce. They make good eating apples, too.
Empire
Available for PYO Sept. 19th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Empire apples are sweet and very crunchy. They are great for eating, baking, and apple sauce.
Ambrosia
Available for PYO Sept. 26th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Ambrosia are a crunchy and pink coloured apple with high sweetness. They are fantastic for eating, and good for baking and apple sauce, too.
Golden Gala
Available for PYO Oct. 10th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Golden Gala are crisp and very sweet. They are excellent for eating. They'll add natural sweetness to baking and apple sauce as well.
Jonagold
Available for PYO Oct. 3rd
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Jonagold are a Golden Delicious cross, and they are large, sweet, and crisp. They make excellent baking apples (one of our favourites) and are also great for eating and apple sauce.
Red Delicious
Available for PYO Oct. 10th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Red Delicious are a sweet, deep red coloured apple with a good crunch. They are favoured for eating. We do not recommend using them for baking, as they will not hold their shape.
Golden Delicious
Available for PYO Oct. 10th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Golden Delicious are a medium-sized yellow apple. They are sweet, very crunchy, and great for eating, baking, and apple sauce.
Mutsu
Available for PYO Oct. 10th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Mutsu (also known as Crispin) are a large green apple with balanced sweetness. They are excellent for eating, baking, and apple sauce.
Ida Red
Available for PYO Oct 10th
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Idared are a more tart variety, often enjoyed in baking and apple sauce. They are okay for eating but do not suit all tastes.
Northern Spy
Available for PYO Oct. 10th or 17th (Call for details)
NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORE
Northern Spy are a hard, tart variety, and great for baking. You may have heard the old saying "Spies for Pies!" Great for apple sauce, and okay for eating.
Honeycrisp
NOT AVAILABLE IN STORE YET
(No PYO)
Honeycrisp are a crunchy, sweet and very juicy apple. They are a big favourite for eating, but will also do well for baking and apple sauce.
Paula Red
AVAILABLE IN STORE
(No PYO)
Paula Red are a McIntosh cross with balanced sweetness. They are great for apple sauce, good for eating, and okay for baking.
Ginger Gold
AVAILBLE IN STORE
(No PYO)
Gingergold are a very early apple with a mild flavour, some sweetness, and a nice crispness. They are great for eating, and good for baking and apple sauce.
Bakery
At Carluke Orchards, we are proud to offer locally sourced and Canadian made products. We have a wonderful array of mouthwatering gourmet foods and preserves. All of our baking is made in house from scratch, we know you'll taste the difference in quality. With 14 kinds of pies, baked fresh with whole fruit, 9 different kinds of cookies and 9 different muffins, we guarantee you will be back for more.
Pies
Country Apple (Crust Top)
Dutch Apple (Crumble Top)
Cherry
Blueberry
Raspberry
Elderberry
Pumpkin
Strawberry Rhubarb
Country Rhubarb
Pecan
Very Berry
Lemon Meringue (Order Only)
Coconut Cream (Order Only)
Banana Cream (Order Only)
Chocolate Cream (Order Only)
Double Decker Pies (Order Only)
Strawberry Glaze (Seasonally)
Lemon Raspberry (Seasonally)
Peach (Seasonally)
Mince Meat (Seasonally)
Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Coconut
Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Shortbread Sugar Cookies
Belgian Cookies
Date Filled Oatmeal Cookies
Raspberry Oatmeal Cookies
Muffins
Sour Cream Streusel
Morning Glory
Chocolate Chip
Blueberry
Cranberry Coffee Cake
Pumpkin
Banana Nut
Weekly Treat
Frozen Meals
Shepherd's Pie
Chicken Meat Pie Chicken and Leek Meat Pie
Turkey Meat Pie
Beef Meat Pie
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Beef Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna
Gallery
Phone: 905-648-2775
Hours:
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Location
2194 Shaver Rd S.
Ancaster, ON,
L9G3L1
Questions or Comments?
We do not accept orders by email, orders can be placed over the phone at 905-648-2775.
We try to respond to inquiries within 48 hours.
For more urgent inquiries please call us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you allow dogs?
Yes! We allow well behaved dogs as long as they stay on leash at all times and are cleaned up after. Please remember that we often have many visitors, other dogs, and kids around, so we recommend only bringing well socialized dogs to our orchard. However, dogs are not permitted in the onsite bakery.
Can I order online?
Yes, we have online ordering available! You can also call us to place an order at 905-648-2775!
For same day orders, large orders, or specialty orders please place your order over the phone.
When do you start pick your own?
We usually start pick your own around the second week of September, but it really does depend on the growing season and the weather. Check our Pick Your Own section of the website for up to date estimates on picking times for all of our varieties!
Do you allow photographers?
We do allow photographers who have arranged with us in advance. Please know that we only offer one day for photographers to come during our blossom time, and we release that date about a week in advance. If you can be flexible with your shooting and are still interested in coming to our orchard, please use the contact form above to set it up with us.