The 5-Acre Charity Themed Corn Maze at Strom's Farm
Strom’s Farm & Bakery in Guelph, Ontario, has featured a hand-crafted 5-acre charity themed corn maze since 2002. Raising over $137,000 for local causes since 2005, this year’s 5km maze supports the Ontario Autism Program. Maze access is included with Harvest Fun admission running mid-September through October 31 (Weekdays: $12.95; Weekends: $20.45 online).
A Guelph Fall Tradition Since 2002
What began as a sweet corn farm in 1978 grew into a fall pumpkin experience in 1995. In 2002, Strom’s Farm introduced its very first corn maze. What started as a simple attraction has since become a cherished fall tradition for thousands of families across Ontario.
How We Build the Maze
Each year, our corn maze is uniquely designed by Channing Strom. Before opening day arrives, more than 200 hours of work have already gone into creating the maze.
- The process begins months before opening day, as the maze is carefully mapped on a computer grid before the corn is even planted.
- In late May, field corn is planted in two directions to create a giant living grid, and the bridge is installed in the field.
- A few weeks later, the maze pathways are marked out by hand using flags and chalk — much like lining a baseball diamond.
- When the corn reaches about 10 centimetres tall, Team Strom comes together to carefully hoe out the pathways by hand.
- This year’s design features over 5 kilometres of winding paths and interactive adventure.
Charity & Community Impact: The Ontario Autism Program
Since 2005, Strom’s Farm has also used the corn maze as a way to give back to the community by partnering each year with a different charitable organization. Together with our guests, we have raised more than $137,000 for incredible local causes.
This year, we are proud to partner with the Ontario Autism Program in support of autism services through St. Joseph’s Health Centre. As guests explore our 5-acre themed corn maze, they will discover nine educational stations sharing information and stories connected to this important cause. On weekends, $0.50 from every admission ticket sold is donated directly to the Ontario Autism Program here in Guelph.
Included Harvest Fun Activities
Over the years, the corn maze has expanded into what is now known as the Harvest Fun Area — the heart of the farm experience.
In addition to the maze itself, guests can enjoy:
- Pedal carts
- Pumpkin Chuckin’ (Weekends)
- Cedar
- Tile and Straw Mazes
- A sand pile
- Wagon Rides (Weekends)
- Human Foosball
- Low Ropes Course
- Bubble Barn
- Delicious food for purchase and gathering spaces at Eats & Embers.
Mazing in the Moonlight (Night Mazes)
Looking for an evening adventure? Explore the pathways after dark during our special “Mazing in the Moonlight” events. Themed nights include – Glow Nights, Line Dancing, and live music.
Complete with our Eats & Embers fire pits and Low Ropes course, it is a completely different way to experience the farm.
Visit our Night Maze page for specific dates and evening admission details.
What Our Visitors Say About Our Corn Maze
Strom’s Farm & Bakery maintains a 4.5-star average rating across over 900 Google reviews. At Strom’s Farm, the corn maze is more than just a maze — it’s a tradition built by family, community, creativity, and connection. Check out our latest reviews below to see why people love visiting the farm!
My family went to Strom farm! We have a daughter who has cerebral palsy and we want to let the staff know EVERYTHING was accessible to her with ease today. Parking located at the front. They have a multi chair bike so she could enjoy the carts with our family and ride around their track. Her walker easily fit through their corn maze with ease. We had THE BEST TIME .. thank you so much for a wonderful day that built wonderful memories that we ALL could participate in . This is probably the BEST pumpkin patch we have been to with our family . We can’t thank you enough !! The Riley’s
Really fun family fall destination with a great corn maze and children's activities (pedal cart track, wagon ride and pumpkin shooting slingshot).
Always love coming here every year for Halloween, it's really beautiful to spend time w someone by the campfire and cornfield, also a little spookie 👻🎃
One of the best corn mazes! Not spooky, just fun. Each year supports a charity, and they make the maze reflect the charity. You get a map with stars to locate; each star has info about the charity, a question, and a letter. You can learn, see how many you get right and then unscramble the letters. There is live music, drinks and snacks, a few small fires to huddle around, and an obstacle course. Great time 10/10.
The storms farm and bakery is a great place to take the family for a fun day filled with awesome adventures. The staff are great and very helpful. The games and mazes are a blast. A great selection of pumpkins and sweets in the bakery. Lots of parking and the prices are good.
Corn maze at night is always fun!
I'm sad that they are only open now for the fall season, I really loved their corn. However, their pumpkin selection is AMAZING. They are humongous, and they have SO MANY ready for your choosing! It was such a fun little outing for me, my son, and our friends to visit the farm, choose a Pumpkin and browse the marketplace.
I love Stroms! It’s such a good experience because there’s lots of stuff to do like the big corn maze! (Joel)
Location, Directions, & Parking
Getting to your farm outing is simple. Strom’s Farm & Bakery is located at 5089 Wellington Road 32 in Guelph, easily accessible via Highway 124.
We are a short 15-minute drive from Kitchener-Waterloo and just 20 minutes from Cambridge. Visitors coming from Milton can reach us in 35 minutes, and we are under an hour away from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
When you arrive, you will find expansive, complimentary, on-site grass parking available for all guests.
Farm Rules & Guidelines
Service Animals Only: We welcome fully certified service animals across the entire property, including the corn maze, bakery, and market. Please leave pets, comfort animals, and emotional support animals at home.
Strict No-Drone Policy: To ensure all our guests enjoy a safe and private visit, flying recreational drones or any remote-controlled aircraft over the farm property is strictly prohibited.
No Outside Food or Drink: Please do not bring outside meals, beverages, or personal coolers onto the grounds. If you get hungry, our market offers fresh, scratch-made baking during all operating hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Corn Maze
How long does it take to walk through the Strom's Farm corn maze?
Our corn maze is 5-acres that features over 5 kilometers of continuous walking paths. Most families spend between 25 to 45 minutes exploring the paths and searching for stations. The Corn Trail portion is a 10 minute walk (no map required).
How much does it cost to do the corn maze at Strom's Farm?
Access to the maze is included with general Harvest Fun admission. Weekday admission is $12.95 plus HST (purchased at the gate). Weekend admission is $20.45 plus HST when purchased online in advance, or $22.95 plus HST at the gate. Children 2 and under are completely free.
What charity does the Strom's corn maze support?
This year, we are proud to partner with Ontario Autism Program in support of autism services through St. Joseph’s Health Centre. As guests explore our 5-acre themed corn maze, they will discover nine educational stations sharing information and stories connected to this important cause. On weekends, $0.50 from every admission ticket sold is donated directly to the Ontario Autism Program here in Guelph.
Are there gluten-free or vegan food options available at Strom's?
Because we bake everything from scratch in a shared kitchen, Strom’s Bakery cannot offer guaranteed gluten-free or vegan goods. If you have strict dietary needs, we highly recommend visiting our friends at Portions in Guelph before your visit!
Can I bring a stroller or wagon into the corn maze?
Our corn maze features paths that are hoed by hand to be as smooth as possible. Strollers with large, rugged outdoor wheels handle the dirt paths well, though standard indoor wheels may experience some friction. Wagons are not permitted as they are too long to maneuver through the paths.
Can I bring my dog to the corn maze?
No. While we welcome fully certified service animals, we maintain a strict no-pets policy across the entire farm, including the corn maze and the market.
Are there washrooms near the corn maze?
Yes, we provide easily accessible portable washroom facilities and handwashing stations on-site in the Harvest Fun Area as well as beside our Market.
Can I fly my drone over the corn maze to take pictures?
No. To protect the privacy of our guests and prevent disruption, the use of recreational drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and remote-controlled aircraft is strictly prohibited anywhere above the farm.
OPENING HOURS OPENING HOURS
MARKET & BAKERY
September 18 to October 31
Wednesdays to Sundays 9:30am – 6:00pm
Open Thanksgiving Monday
HARVEST FUN AREA
Weekends & Thanksgiving Monday– September 19 to October 31
9:30am – 5:30pm – Last admitted at 4pm
Weekdays (Wednesday to Friday) – September 18 to October 30
9:30am – 4:30pm – Last admitted at 3:30pm
Night Maze (October 17, 21-24, 28-30)
6:00pm – 9:30pm – Last admitted at 8pm