Henry Macrae, left, and his sister, Amelia, live in North Sydney. They love visiting the playground at Hank’s Farm Market in Millville. SUPPLIEDArticle contentThings are winding down after a very busy season at Hank’s Farm Market on King Grove Road in Millville.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentPeople come from all over the island to visit the market and it is not just for the fresh vegetables and homemade baked goods. The playground is a huge attraction, particularly in the fall.Article contentArticle contentJoanne Niesten and her husband Conrad own and are hands-on at the farm. She said she couldn’t be more pleased with the support they receive from the community.Article content“We are always amazed by the number of people who come to the farm every year. We have been running the business for decades and each year we continue to appreciate the support and kindness that people show us,” she said.Article contentOne of the biggest draws at Hank’s Farm Market in the fall is the corn maze. The maze was introduced about 20 years ago and Niesten said it has become a huge attraction.Article content“We were looking to offer people more of a family experience and decided that since we had the cornfield, we should try making a corn maze. It turned out to be so successful that we decided we wanted to build on that,” she said.Article content“Every year we try to make things better than the year before. We want people to know that we appreciate their support and we want to give them the best experience possible. We started many years ago with the miniature village and fishpond. We noticed how many people were enjoying those additions.Article contentArticle content“People would come in to buy their produce and baked goods and then take a walk through the miniature village and stop to feed the fish. From there, we added a few small animals and then the corn maze. We added some games for the kids and then the play equipment that is set up on the grounds,” she added.Article content A visit to Hank’s Farm Market is truly a family affair. Cousins Una Martin of Antigonish, right, and Aubreigh Doyle of Coxhealth love to spend time together at the farm. SUPPLIEDArticle contentArticle content‘GREAT PLACE TO BRING THE KIDS’Article contentWith so much to offer, it’s no wonder why Hank’s Farm Market is such a popular destination for families all over the island. Daniel Macrae and his wife, Rose, look forward to taking their children, Henry and Amelia, to the farm to enjoy the playground.Article content“It is really a great place to bring the kids. There is so much here for them to do. They love anything they can bounce and jump on and Henry is a big fan of the monkey bars. There is a lot to keep them busy and they love it. By the time we are ready to leave they are already asking when they can come back again. We visit as often as we can over the summer and fall,” Daniel Macrae said.Article contentIt is not all about the kids. Macrae said when he brings his family to the farm, it’s a good time for him to do a little socializing as well. He said he and Rose often see people they know visiting with their kids. He said it is a great time to get caught up with what his friends are doing.
Cape Breton country farm market drawing huge crowds
