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What is Boonstra Farms' corn maze?
Boonstra Farms' corn maze is a 10-acre maze that anchors a broader farm-visit experience rather than a stand-alone attraction. The listed admission also covers a hayride, petting zoo, playground, bale maze, Murray's mountain slide and train ride, and during the Halloween period (Oct 17–31) the maze adds the Tower of Terror and the Black Hole. A large covered picnic area seating up to 180 people and a chip truck on site make it workable for group outings, and the farm markets it for youth groups and birthday parties.
Practical details from the page
- General hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00–6:00 pm, with no booking needed for regular public visits.
- Weekdays: Monday–Friday are reserved for group bookings of 25 or more, arranged by email.
- Pricing: Adult $15, children 4–12 $13, children 3 and under free. Groups of 25+ get $1 off per person when paying cash. Prices change from Oct 17 to Oct 30 because of the Halloween attractions.
- Fire pit: $25 to book, free for groups of 25+ with advance booking.
- Payment: Interac, credit, cheque and cash accepted.
Who it suits
Families with young children get the most value, since the ticket bundles several short activities and the under-3s enter free. For a birthday party or youth group, the weekday group-booking route and the 180-seat picnic area are the main draw, but confirm dates by email before relying on them. Couples or adults seeking a serious maze challenge should note that this reads as a family-friendly outing with a seasonal scare element, not a haunted-house production.
A useful next step
If you are planning a group visit, email ahead with your preferred weekday, headcount and whether you want the fire pit, and ask whether the cash discount applies to your date—especially if it falls between Oct 17 and Oct 30, when pricing shifts. For a casual weekend visit, simply arrive within the 12–6 window and budget for the chip truck separately from admission.
Do I need to book a time slot to visit the corn maze, or can I just show up?
No booking is needed for regular weekend visits. The farm states that the corn maze is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 6:00 pm, and that there is "no need to book an appointment." You can simply show up during those hours.
Booking does come into play in two situations:
- Weekday visits (Monday–Friday): These are not general public hours. The farm asks groups of 25 or more to email ahead for a group booking.
- Groups of 25+: These qualify for a $1 discount per person when paying cash, and fire pit use is free for groups that size—but the fire pit should be reserved in advance. Private weekly group parties are also arranged by email.
For a family or small group on a Saturday or Sunday, plan to arrive within the 12–6 pm window and pay at the gate; the farm accepts Interac, credit, cheque and cash. If you are organizing a birthday party, youth group or company outing, email ahead—the site notes a large covered picnic area with seating for up to 180 people, which suits exactly that kind of group.
One timing consideration: admission prices change from October 17 through October 30 because of the Halloween attractions (the Tower of Terror and Black Hole are added to the maze during that period). If your visit falls in that window, check the current rates before you go rather than relying on the standard adult and child prices.
What activities are included with the corn maze admission price?
At Boonstra Farms, corn maze admission covers more than the maze itself. According to the farm's page, the ticket includes the 10-acre corn maze, a hayride, the petting zoo, the playground, the bale maze, Murray's Mountain slide, and a train ride. During the Halloween maze period (Oct 17–31), admission also includes two Halloween attractions, the Tower of Terror and the Black Hole.
The page also notes a large enclosed picnic area with seating for up to 180 people, which it describes as suited to company picnics and birthday parties—worth confirming whether picnic-area use is part of the standard ticket or something arranged separately. A chip truck is on site, but food is presumably an extra cost rather than part of admission.
Practical next step
If you're planning a group visit, the farm advertises a $1 discount per person for groups of 25 or more paying in cash, and free fire-pit booking for groups of that size with advance booking. For a family outing, compare the adult ($15) and child 4–12 ($13) rates against how much time you'll spend on the slides, train and petting zoo—families with younger children who use those extras get the most value from the bundled price.
How much does it cost for a family with young children, and are kids under 3 free?
For a family with young children, Boonstra Farms charges $15 per adult and $13 per child aged 4–12. Children 3 and under are free, so a family of two adults with one child under 3 would pay $30 total; with a 5-year-old instead, it would be $43.
A few details worth planning around:
- Group savings: If you're coming with 25 or more people paying cash, admission drops by $1 per person. For a single family this usually won't apply, but it matters for birthday parties or youth groups.
- Seasonal pricing: Rates change from October 17 to October 30 because of the Halloween attractions, so check before a late-October visit.
- What's included: Admission covers the hayride, petting zoo, playground, bale maze, Murray's mountain slide and train ride, plus the Tower of Terror and Black Hole during the Halloween period.
- Fire pit: Booking one costs $25, but it's free for groups of 25 or more with advance booking.
- No reservation needed for regular weekend visits (Saturday and Sunday, 12–6 pm); weekday visits require an email booking for groups of 25+.
For a concrete plan: if you have a toddler and a school-age child, budget $43 for two adults and the older child, and bring cash if there's any chance your group reaches 25 people. Confirm current rates on Boonstra Farms before heading out, since the Halloween window changes the pricing.
What Halloween attractions are added to the maze between October 17 and 31?
Between October 17 and 31, the Halloween maze at Boonstra Farms adds two named attractions beyond the regular corn maze: the Tower of Terror and the Black Hole. Both are listed on Boonstra Farms as part of the Halloween maze admission during that window.
What else stays included
The same admission also covers the hayride, petting zoo, playground and maze, plus the bale maze, Murray's mountain slide and train ride. For families deciding whether the Halloween version is worth it, the added scare elements are the main difference from a regular visit; the farm describes the maze as suitable for youth groups and birthday parties, so it reads as a family-friendly Halloween outing rather than a full haunted-house event.
A practical next step: the site notes a pricing change from October 17 to 30 for the Halloween attractions, so confirm the current rate before booking a group, and email ahead if you're bringing 25 or more.
Can I book a fire pit or host a birthday party or company picnic at Boonstra Farms?
Yes. Boonstra Farms takes fire pit bookings and hosts birthday parties and company picnics. The corn maze page lists a $25 fire pit booking fee, waived for groups of 25 or more if booked ahead, and describes its large enclosed picnic area as suited to company picnics and birthday parties, with seating for up to 180 people.
What a visit includes
Admission covers the hayride, petting zoo, playground and 10-acre corn maze, plus the bale maze, Murray's mountain slide and train ride. From October 17 to 31, the Halloween maze adds the Tower of Terror and the Black Hole. Boony's Chip Truck is on site for food. The page lists adult admission at $15 and children 4–12 at $13, with children 3 and under free; groups of 25 or more paying cash get $1 off per person, and pricing changes from October 17 to 30 for the Halloween attractions.
Booking practicalities
- Weekends: open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 12–6 pm, with no appointment needed.
- Weekdays: Monday to Friday are reserved for group bookings of 25 or more, arranged by email ([email protected]).
- Private group parties: also arranged by email, including weekly private group parties.
Choosing what fits
For a birthday party, the enclosed picnic area plus the included attractions give children plenty to rotate through, and the fire pit is a low-cost add-on for a smaller gathering. For a company picnic, the 180-person seating capacity and the group discount reward organizing one large booking rather than letting people arrive individually. If your group is under 25, expect to pay the fire pit fee and standard admission, and plan around the weekend public hours since weekdays require a group booking.
Next step: email the farm with your date, headcount and whether you want the fire pit, and ask whether food from the chip truck can be arranged for your group. For a broader comparison of nearby farm outings, see Ontario tourism listings.
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