Maple Ridge Acres

Maple Ridge Acres alpacas in Freelton, ON, in Halton Region near Burlington. The farm follows national alpaca association standards and maintains a regular health screening program for its herd, while selecting breeding stock for conformation and fiber density.

Owner Frances Stewart draws on her background in sustainable farming to ensure each alpaca receives balanced nutrition, pasture-based grazing, and routine handling from birth. Seasonal shearing takes place on-site each spring, with fleece skirted, graded, and stored under controlled conditions to meet local textile standards. Animals live in a spacious barn and rotational paddocks to promote natural behaviors and socialization.

Long-standing farm traditions emphasize gentle training, early human interaction, and a calm environment for crias and adults. Many visitors remark on the alpacas’ friendly temperament and the property’s welcoming atmosphere. Visitors often appreciate the panoramic farmland views and the herd’s calm demeanor during farm tours.