Motorcoach & Group Tours
Give your guests a taste of the Waterloo Region countryside.
A relaxed, owner-led orchard experience designed for motorcoach itineraries.
A memorable stop with a local story
Slow down. Taste local. Meet the grower.
Just minutes from Waterloo, Shuh Orchards is a 50-acre working apple orchard rooted in four generations of family farming and more than a century in the region. Guests step off the coach into fresh country air for an unhurried visit led by the people who grow the apples. The experience blends orchard learning, local storytelling, cider tasting, and time to discover regional farm-store favourites.
Ideal for
Why operators choose Shuh
Coach-ready
Easy access, parking, and turnaround.
Accessible
Accessible site and washrooms.
Direct
One owner/operator point of contact.
Relaxed
Quiet weekday visits without crowds.
Flexible
Wagon, walking, or seated formats.
Reliable
A clear, itinerary-friendly 60 minutes.
The visit
One hour. Three memorable moments.
Meet the Grower
An owner-led orchard experience tailored to the group. Depending on conditions and mobility needs, the learning portion may be offered by wagon, on foot, or from a seated orchard setting.
Taste the Orchard
Learn about apple juice and cider, then enjoy a tasting. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are available.
Shop Local
Browse the farm store for apples in season, baked goods, preserves, and locally sourced favourites from Waterloo Region producers.
Every guest receives
A Shuh Orchards custom canvas bag, a glass of cider, and either a fresh apple during September and October or apple chips outside harvest season.
Hands-on package · early September – October 31
Includes harvest-season apple picking. Picking bags cost extra — allow an extra 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Operator-ready logistics: easy coach parking and turnaround · accessible facilities · reserved group seating · direct owner coordination · rain or shine.
Choose your orchard season
Tours run May 10 – October 31, and every season feels different.
Mid to late May
Spring Season
Experience a sea of white blossoms during our bloom season.
Best for: Seeing the orchard in flower.
Early June – late August
Summer Season
The orchard is closed to the public during summer, so your group will be the only visitors while the growing of our apples is in full swing.
Best for: A full countryside escape with no one else at the orchard.
Early September – October 31
Harvest Season
Experience the orchard at peak harvest time.
Best for: Adding apple picking to your visit.
Hands-on package: apple picking is available from early September through October 31, by the bag (5 lb, 10 lb and 20 lb) at an additional cost. Please budget an extra half-hour for your stay.
Plan your stop
An easy addition to your Waterloo Region itinerary.
Shuh Orchards is approximately 10 minutes from Waterloo, with straightforward coach access, room to park and turn around, accessible washrooms, and direct coordination with the owner/operator.
Ready to build Shuh into your itinerary?
Check availability and request your preferred date — transportation is not provided, and tour details, terms and availability are confirmed when booking.
- sales@shuhorchards.com
- 519-497-2204
- 6515 Line 86, West Montrose, ON N0B 2V0
Proud OMCA member — Better Together. Tours run rain or shine.