Barnyards, Bees & Birds
A self-guided driving tour through working farms, local apiaries, and the birding grounds of Amherst Island.
This Trip Is For You If…
- You want a day where the kids feed alpacas in the morning, and you are watching for owls by the afternoon.
- You like your farm visits hands-on, not behind glass, and you want stops the whole family can get something out of.
- You would rather talk to the person who keeps the bees or shears the sheep than browse a gift shop.
What You Get in the Guide
Stop details: Hours, costs, and suggested timing for each farm and apiary along the route.
Two route options: Route A covers Second Chance Ranch and Topsy Farms. Route B covers Hickory Lane Alpacas, The Bee Spot, and Barking Goat Farms. Both routes share Loyalist Trading Co. as a stop.
Pit stops and food: Where to eat on each leg, with options near Bath, Napanee, Tamworth, and Amherst Island.
Packing notes: What to wear and bring for a day spent working on farms and the island.
Ferry directions: How to reach Amherst Island, with a link to the schedule.
Barnyards, Bees and Birds strings together the kind of stops that make a day feel full without feeling rushed. Working farms where the animals are out and the gates are open. Apiaries where you suit up and stand next to the hive. And the birding grounds of Amherst Island, where hawks and owls perch in plain view from the road. Two route options let you build the day around where you are starting from, with stops, distances, and logistics already sorted.
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Inside the Guide
Route Logic
Two routes, one day. Route A runs through Odessa and across the ferry to Amherst Island. Route B heads north from Napanee through Tamworth and Newburgh. Both end at Loyalist Trading Co. The guide maps out which farms to hit, in what order, and where to eat along the way.
Packing & Prep
Mud boots or closed-toe shoes. Binoculars if Amherst Island is on your route. The guide covers the rest.
Pit Stops & Food
Dining options are mapped to each leg of the route, with spots near Bath, Napanee, Tamworth, and on Amherst Island. The guide has the full list.
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