Discover unique, farm-raised meats in Wellington County
Bison, water buffalo, alpaca and more – you don’t have to go far to find these and more. Try something new and purchase specialty meats farm direct for a chance to get some preparation advice right from the source.
Alpaca
Alpaca meat is a lean, tender, red meat with a mild flavor that's similar to beef or lamb. Some say it's almost sweet and takes on the flavor of what it's cooked with. Alpaca meat is high in protein and low in fat and contains almost no cholesterol. It's considered a healthy choice meat.
Pootcorners, Palmerston
Bison
Bison meat is lean, low in fat, and high in protein and iron. It is similar to beef, but not the same - it has a milder flavor with a hint of sweetness, and is more nutrient dense.
Black Powder Bison Company, Elora
Northwind Bison, Moorefield
Longhorn Beef
Longhorn beef is leaner than other beef breeds, with less cholesterol and calories than white meat.
4th Line Cattle Co., Erin
Circle Four Farms, Erin
Rabbit
Rabbit meat is white meat with a slightly sweet, gamey flavor and a texture that's similar to chicken. Some say it's a stronger version of chicken. Rabbit meat is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy choice.
The Kabbespatch, Drayton
Red Rabbit Gardens, Erin
Top Market Meats, Ariss
Specialty Poultry
Find Pheasant, Quail, Partridge, Cornish Hen, Silkie, Duck, Goose and more at the farms below.
Chassagne Farm, Puslinch
RiverBound Farms, Elora
Top Market Meats, Ariss
Wicked Welly Farm and Apiary, Belwood
Water Buffalo
Water Buffalo Meat is low in fat, calories and cholesterol and has a mild flavour, and high digestibility.
Majestic Farm, Erin
