Summit Station Dairy

Guided Farm Tour
2025-10-11 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-04 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-09-20 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-09-06 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-08-30 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-08-23 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-08-16 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-08-09 11:30 - 12:45 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
Join us on a tour of the farm! One of our farmers will walk you through the barns to see the cows and explain how we care for our herd. You’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with our baby calves, and we’ll bring you into the parlour to see the milking in action. Throughout the tour try and spot our mascot, the real-life ‘Valentina the Heart Cow’!
This is a walking tour lasting about 75 minutes.
Please dress for the weather (cold, wet, etc.) as most of the tour is outside. You will be provided boot/shoe covers that must be worn throughout the tour.
The tour is suitable for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs, but please be aware there are uneven surfaces. While we love our pets, the cows sometimes get nervous around them – so unfortunately dogs are not allowed.
Summitholm is an active working farm. For your safety, as well as the safety of our staff and animals, visitors are not allowed to wander the barns unaccompanied. Signing up for one of our guided tours is the best way to see the cows and learn about modern dairy farming.
Children under 2 are free.
We ask that you plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour to ensure you have time to check-in with store staff.
All prices are CAD. By completing your purchase, you are accepting our TERMS & CONDITIONS.

Cookie Decorating Class - 2:15PM
2025-09-27 14:15 - 14:45 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
Unleash your inner artist and join us for a Fall-themed Cookie Decorating Class at this year’s Milk & Cookie Festival.
Taught by the confectionery experts from Hamilton’s CHOCOLATE TALES, each participant will learn piping techniques with royal icing and get to decorate 3 sugar cookies.
This entertaining, hands-on experience is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
*Space is limited*

Duration: 30 Minutes
Location: Summit Station EVENT ROOM.

Ingredient Allergy info: Peanut free. Tree nut free. Contains dairy.

COOKIE DECORATING CLASS - 1:00PM
2025-09-27 13:00 - 13:30 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada

COOKIE DECORATING CLASS - 11:30AM
2025-09-27 11:30 - 12:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada

Cookie Decorating Class - 10:15AM
2025-09-27 10:15 - 10:45 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada

2nd Annual Milk & Cookies Festival
2025-09-27 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
Stop in at the Station on Saturday September 27 from 10AM – 3PM as we celebrate one of the best collaborations in history: Milk & Cookies!
Joining us for the 2nd annual festival will be David Levy and his team from Hamilton’s own CHOCOLATE TALES. Sign up for one of our 4 Cookie Decorating Classes running throughout the day for the ultimate hands-on cookie experience! For decorating classes — please reserve your spot in the separate events pages.
On the pavilion, explore the custom cookie creations made by some of #HamOnt’s best bakers! Each of the ten vendors have created a SIGNATURE COOKIE for the festival.
There will be music and face painting in the pavilion from 1-3pm, plus our main barn will be open during the Festival for FREE so you can visit the cows.
A fun, delicious day for the whole family!

Ancaster Fair Weekend 🎡
2025-09-19 09:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South, Ancaster, Ontario, L0R 1R0, Canada
The Ancaster Fair turns 175 this year!
Be sure to visit the CONCESSION BUILDING during the fair where SUMMIT STATION DAIRY will be selling pints of our milk and fresh cheese curds!
Other highlights:

Farmer Ben will be giving talks about dairy in Old MacDonald’s farm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please check fair schedule.
Summit Station is excited to once again be sponsoring the HOT SAUCE EATING CONTEST on Saturday Sept 20. Don’t miss this fun event!
If you’re looks for POUTINE at the fair…your best option will be the COPETOWN LIONS trailer. They will be the only vendor using our fresh, local cheese curds!

See you at the fair!

FARM CRAWL EVENT
2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
COME EXPLORE HAMILTON’S FARM SCENE!
Farm Crawl Hamilton is a non-profit organization run by farmers. This rain or shine event provides you with an authentic opportunity to meet the people who make your food and grow wonderful things in our city. Over 10 local farmers are part of the crawl this year – and Summit Station is pleased to be one of them!
There will be three FARM CRAWL events throughout the summer – June 21, July 19 and Sept 13
Tickets can be purchased directly from Farm Crawl HERE: BUY FARM CRAWL TICKETS.
We will be running mini-farm tours every 30 minutes from 11am – 4pm*.
IMPORTANT: Only Farm Crawl ticket holders will be able to enter our dairy barn to see the cows and talk to our farmers. Upon arrival, please check in at the STORE and obtain the plastic boot covers you will need to wear while in the barn.
*Hours and tour availability subject to change.

EXTRA! Guided Farm Tour
2025-09-06 13:30 - 14:45 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
Farmer Dave is around this Saturday and so we’ve added an extra guided farm tour!
Join Dave as he walks you through the barns to see the cows and explain how we care for our herd. You’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with our baby calves, and we’ll bring you into the parlour to see the milking in action. Throughout the tour try and spot our mascot, the real-life ‘Valentina the Heart Cow’!
This is a walking tour lasting about 75 minutes.
Please dress for the weather (cold, wet, etc.) as most of the tour is outside. You will be provided boot/shoe covers that must be worn throughout the tour.
The tour is suitable for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs, but please be aware there are uneven surfaces. While we love our pets, the cows sometimes get nervous around them – so unfortunately dogs are not allowed.
Summitholm is an active working farm. For your safety, as well as the safety of our staff and animals, visitors are not allowed to wander the barns unaccompanied. Signing up for one of our guided tours is the best way to see the cows and learn about modern dairy farming.
Children under 2 are free.
We ask that you plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour to ensure you have time to check-in with store staff.
All prices are CAD. By completing your purchase, you are accepting our TERMS & CONDITIONS.

CLOSED FOR LABOUR DAY
2025-09-01 | Ontario
Please note that Summit Station is closed today.

Evening Guided Farm Tour
2025-08-29 18:45 - 20:00, 2025-08-22 18:45 - 20:00, 2025-08-15 18:45 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 18:45 - 20:00, 2025-08-01 18:45 - 20:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
Join us for a summer evening tour of the farm! One of our farmers will walk you through the barns to see the cows and explain how we care for our herd. You’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with our baby calves, and we’ll bring you into the parlour to see the milking in action. Throughout the tour try and spot our mascot, the real-life ‘Valentina the Heart Cow’!
This is a walking tour lasting about 75 minutes.
Please dress for the weather (hot, wet, etc.) as most of the tour is outside. You will be provided boot/shoe covers that must be worn throughout the tour.
The tour is suitable for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs, but please be aware there are uneven surfaces. While we love our pets, the cows sometimes get nervous around them – so unfortunately dogs are not allowed.
Summitholm is an active working farm. For your safety, as well as the safety of our staff and animals, visitors are not allowed to wander the barns unaccompanied. Signing up for one of our guided tours is the only way to see our cows and learn about modern dairy farming.
Children under 2 are free.
We ask that you plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour to ensure you have time to check-in with store staff.
All prices are CAD. By completing your purchase, you are accepting our TERMS & CONDITIONS.

FRIDAY NIGHT @ SUMMIT STATION
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
We’re ending our Summer Friday night series with a bang! Or at least a boot stomp. 🤠
Get your hats and denim ready for URBAN COWBOY LINE DANCING! Instructor Arun will be leading free lessons under our pavilion every half hour from 6:30PM until 8:30pm. All skill levels welcome!

WINGMASTER Food Truck will be on-site serving up their flavourful wings, along with poutine made with our Summit Station curds.
Our retail store and Ice Cream Counter will be open until 9PM.

Please note that this evening event happens rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or calm. Bringing your own lawn chair is always recommended.

FRIDAY NIGHT @ SUMMIT STATION
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
An evening so bright, you’ll have to wear SHADES! 😎
Come enjoy a night of music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s with local band THE SHADES.
Celebrated Hamilton butcher J. Waldron will be on site bbq’ing his gourmet sausages (made with Summit Station cheese curds) and his homemade coleslaw.
Evening goes rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or calm!
It’s recommended that you bring your own lawn chair, just in case we get busy.

EXTRA Sunday Guided Farm Tour
2025-08-17 12:30 - 13:45 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
EXTRA SUNDAY TOUR!
Join Farmer Dave on a walk through the barns to see the cows and learn how we care for our herd. You’ll have a chance to get up close and personal with our baby calves, and we’ll bring you into the parlour to see the milking in action. Throughout the tour try and spot our mascot, the real-life ‘Valentina the Heart Cow’!
This is a walking tour lasting about 75 minutes.
Please dress for the weather (hot, wet, etc.) as most of the tour is outside. You will be provided boot/shoe covers that must be worn throughout the tour.
The tour is suitable for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs, but please be aware there are uneven surfaces. While we love our pets, the cows sometimes get nervous around them – so unfortunately dogs are not allowed.
Summitholm is an active working farm. For your safety, as well as the safety of our staff and animals, visitors are not allowed to wander the barns unaccompanied. Signing up for one of our guided tours is the only way to see our cows and learn about modern dairy farming.
Children under 2 are free.
We ask that you plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour to ensure you have time to check-in with store staff.
All prices are CAD. By completing your purchase, you are accepting our TERMS & CONDITIONS.

FRIDAY NIGHT @ SUMMIT STATION 🚂
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
Join us for a special TRAIN night at Summit Station! 🚂
Sit back and enjoy a visual presentation by the TH&B Historical Society on the story of the railway and the original “Summit” station. Kids and adults alike will be delighted by the miniature rail that will be set up by members of the Dundas Modular Railway Club, and artist Danny Smith will be showcasing his train-inspired paintings.
The formal presentation begins at 6:30pm with an introduction by the Loewith Family.
Bob’s Dawgs returns with food truck favourites such as hamburgers, poutine made with Summit Station Curds and more.
Evening goes rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or calm!
It’s recommended that you bring your own lawn chair, just in case we get busy.

FRIDAY NIGHT @ SUMMIT STATION
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | 1391 Powerline Road West, Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, Lynden, Ontario, L0R 1T0, Canada
EXTENDED HOURS: We’re staying open until 9PM every Friday this summer!
We are excited to welcome back local singer THOM SPECK to our Friday night series! Thom will get your toes tapping with all the classic hits.
Food Truck GUAC & ROLL makes their Summit Station debut with their signature tacos and salsas! Perfect for a summer night.
Evening goes rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or calm!
It’s recommended that you bring your own lawn chair, just in case we get busy.

DAIRY DELICIOUS DAYS at Westfield Heritage Village
2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, Ontario, L0R 1X0, Canada
Join Westfield Heritage Village for a tasty, immersive, and hands on experience at Dairy Delicious on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
At this new and unique event, visitors can explore the history, science, and technology of the many delicious dairy products made in Ontario from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. At the heart of this Dairy Delicious event will be interactive, dairy-themed activities and experiences, including exhibits, games and hands-on activities.
Westfield is thrilled to partner with Summit Station Dairy, a multigenerational dairy farm with a proud history rooted in the Hamilton community. Farmer Ben will be doing milking demonstrations throughout the day. Stop by the General Store to buy an ice-cold bottle of Summit Station milk to enjoy!
Visitors can look forward to historical cooking and baking demonstrations using dairy products, a milking demonstration, take part in butter churning, ice cream making, and more! Dairy equipment, old and new, will show the processes and science of dairy production. Q&A sessions will take place throughout the day to provide insight into dairy farming. The event will also feature a lively midway of unique Edwardian carnival games, including some fun dairy-themed games, and a family craft.
The Copetown Lions Food Truck will be on-site with yummy treats for purchase, including fries, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE
