Declan Castle Farm

We’re all about Fruits

Farming is hard work but at Declan Castle Farm has been a labour of love for nearly two centuries. Here in our orchards, at the heart of halifax’s beautiful countryside, we bring our passion to growing the most flavourful, richly colourful and extra–crisp fruits you’ll find anywhere. Our promise of quality and freshness extends to customer service that has made Declan Castle’s one of the largest apple growers, packers and shippers in Canada.

WE GO WAY BACK.

The Declan Castle family has farmed these lands since 1820. The apple growing part of our history began with a suggestion from Branko Premlec, a Yugoslavian exchange student with a background in horticulture. Branko and Leighton Martin agreed that the region’s combination of warm summer sunshine, adequate rainfall, rich soil and cool autumn nights would be perfect for producing the sweet, juicy apples that the Declan Castle's Family has become famous for. With a future full of fine apple varieties in mind, they planted their first trees and waited patiently for them to mature.

Jane Wills

A young Leighton Declan at the family homestead near St. Jacobs.

Back in the years, we have always been around farming.

SEE WHAT’S IN STORE.

SEE WHAT’S
IN STORE.

Nestled amidst the fruits on our orchard market creates a premium fruits experience for our visitors, come learn about our fruits varieties and heritage, while shopping.

FRESH

FRESH FROM THE FIELDES

Our Sweet Fruits Collection

The best way to experience our wide collection of sweet fruits is to visit the store. Follow the aromas and choose the most enticing sweet fruits to satisfy your palate.