Llama Love: Walk, Pet, and Fall in Love with Llamas and Alpacas this Spring

We’re all into baby – and adult – animals this spring! Spending time with animals is not only therapeutic it’s also fun for all ages, from 2 to 92, and who could resist falling in love with the homely, big-eyed and long-nosed face of a llama or alpaca?

Originally from South America, alpacas are a species of camelid which is often confused with a llama. While the two species are related, alpacas are smaller than llamas and are highly coveted for their hypoallergenic (and super soft) fleece. Visiting a llama or alpaca farm is a great way to get to know these cute animals and pick up some alpaca fleece or products at the same time.

Take a walk on the wild side this spring and walk, pet, and fall in love with llamas and alpacas at one of these Ontario’s Highlands locations. 

Silent Valley Alpaca

Located in Ompah, Silent Valley Alpacas have been Raising championship alpacas since 2001. Their farmgate store offers products made from fleece from their farm, or from fleece ethically sourced and processed in Canada or Peru. Browse their silky soft alpaca socks, rovings, or yarn in natural colours. Activities at the farm include workshops, craft days, barn tours, hiking, snowshoeing, and studio tours. 

Serendipity Farm & Sanctuary

Located in Lanark County, Serendipity Farm is tucked away on a rural backroad that invites you to slow it down a bit. At Serendipity Farm you can event visit with both llamas or alpacas, and you can even take a llama for a walk! Their on-site store has everything you could possibly dream of being made from alpaca fibre for you to browse and touch. 

Forest Cove Alpacas & Country Market

If you have a discerning eye for fibre, you’ll love Forest Cove Farm. With a focus on fibre excellence, this small farm offers tours of the farm and an opportunity to interact with their rambunctious alpacas who love to have their picture taken (Instagram, watch out!).  See alpacas in their natural habitat so you get the full force of their quirky personalities. At their on-site market you can shop everything from alpaca products to fudge and beauty products.

Ballintotas Alpacas

These award-winning huacaya alpacas are the pride and joy for the folks at Ballintotas Alpacas. In business since 2003, Ballintotas' focus is on promoting the benefits of alpaca fleece, and its use as a fibre. Browse their beautiful textile and fleece collections for finely made (and super soft) alpaca treasures, including adorable children’s socks, mitts, and more.  

BONUS: Wheelers Pancake House & Sugarbush

Spring wouldn't be complete without a visit to a sugarbush! Located in the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, Wheelers Maple is home to the Guinness World Record collection of maple syrup artifacts in their Maple Heritage Museum, along with an impressive collection of chainsaws in their Chainsaw Museum. On the property they also keep several alpacas where visitors can take some time to watch them play, eat, and sun in the spring sunshine.