About
Purple Pony is a family-friendly Ancaster ice cream shop and local treat destination in the village area, popular for casual outings and sweet stops.
Amenities & Features
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AI-gathered from public sources · Updated Jun 24
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Why People Love It
- ♥ The iconic collection of ride-on toy purple ponies for children
- ♥ High-quality hard scooped ice cream sourced from local Ontario dairies like Kawartha and Hewitt's
- ♥ Charming, nostalgic dairy bar atmosphere in a converted garage
- ♥ Adorable outdoor seating area perfect for summer evenings
- ♥ Generous portion sizes and a wide variety of over 30 flavors
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Accessibility
The venue features an outdoor seating area and a patio which is accessible. The shop itself is a small converted garage; while ground-level, the interior space is limited. Most customers order at the window and enjoy the outdoor space.
Parking
Limited parking is available directly at the venue (front/side lot). Additional street parking can be found along Wilson Street East and nearby side streets in the Ancaster Village area.
Transit
Accessible via HSR Route 16 (Ancaster). The nearest stops are Wilson at Academy and Wilson at Rousseaux, which are a short walk from the shop.
Seasonal Note
The Purple Pony is a seasonal establishment typically open from May through Labour Day. For the 2026 season, they are officially open with hours from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM on weekends.
Why Excitorama Recommends This
Local ice cream shop in Ancaster.
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