Topsy Farms is a fully functioning sheep farm on Amherst Island featuring 600 breeding sheep and 100% Canadian wool products. Visitors can enjoy lamb snuggles in May, shop at the Wool Shed, or explore 200 acres of bushland trails on this eco-friendly farm after a short ferry ride.
Topsy Farms started in 1972 when a group of free-thinking individuals arrived on Amherst Island by boat and decided to stay. Over 50 years later, the farm runs 600 sheep on a property that spans more than 200 acres of bushland, bordered by historic dry-stone walls and coastal bluffs. The property includes a 110-foot functional dry-stone wall built using traditional methods. The operation is built around sustainability, producing 100% Canadian wool blankets and natural fibre goods sold at the on-site Wool Shed. Getting here means taking a short ferry ride to Amherst Island.
What to Expect
Once on the island, you can explore the farmyard, send the kids on a scavenger hunt, or hike the re-established deer trails through the bushland out to the Sugar Shack. In spring, lamb snuggles bring families out to hold newborns in the fields. The rest of the year, the trails and the Wool Shed are the main draw.
Here’s What’s Different
- The farm produces 100% Canadian wool blankets and natural fibre goods on-site.
- Seasonal lamb snuggles are available during the spring months.
- A 110-foot functional dry-stone wall on the property was built using traditional methods.
Good to KnowÂ
- All hikers must register at the Wool Shed before using the trails. There are no facilities on the trails themselves, so come prepared. Topsy Farms reserves the right to close trails for safety concerns.
- LOCAL TIP
Stop into the Wool Shed before you leave. The island-made wool products and food are worth bringing home.
- FAST FACTS
- The farm manages approximately 600 breeding sheep.
- Topsy Farms was established in 1972.
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What We Offer
Common Questions
Lamb snuggles are typically available in May and June.
Yes, a short ferry ride from Millhaven is required to reach the island and the farm.
Yes, the farm offers bushland hiking trails and a farmyard scavenger hunt for children.
The shed sells 100% Canadian wool blankets, yarns, and other natural fibre products.
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Getting Here
Located at 14775 Front Road, Amherst Island
Take the ferry from Millhaven to access the island.