Looking for a delightful way to spend time outdoors? Opting for picking your own fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits can turn into a memorable adventure, offering the chance to buy locally sourced produce at reasonable prices.
Various farms nationwide provide pick-your-own experiences for a wide range of produce like strawberries, rhubarb, peas, blueberries, peaches, apples, and more. As someone who loves U-pick farms, I have harvested garlic scapes, plucked asparagus spears, and even dug up my own potatoes (quite messy, I must say).
Moreover, many farms offer additional attractions suitable for all age groups. From corn mazes to playgrounds, petting zoos, and wagon rides, these farms can transform a simple outing into a full day of countryside enjoyment.
It’s important to note that the timing for each crop varies yearly and by region. Therefore, it’s recommended to check the harvest calendar for your area and verify the availability of produce by contacting local farms or checking their social media updates before planning your visit.
To help you plan your U-pick adventures this year, here are 15 Canadian farms worth exploring:
1. Maan Farms – Abbotsford, B.C.
2. Taves Family Farms – Abbotsford, B.C.
3. Twin Oaks Organic Orchard – Kelowna, B.C.
4. The Saskatoon Farm – Foothills County, Alta.
5. Eagle Creek Farms – Red Deer County, Alta.
6. Rhodes’ Raspberries and Blackcurrants – Saskatoon
7. Riverbend Orchards – Portage la Prairie, Man.
8. Andrews Farm Market and Winery – Milton, Ont.
9. Dutchyn Farms – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.
10. Pingle’s Farm Market – Hampton, Ont.
11. Quinn Farm – Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Que.
12. Trueman Blueberry Farms – Sackville, N.B.
13. Dempsey Corner Orchard – Aylesford, N.S.
14. The Grove Orchard and U-Pick – Cornwall, P.E.I.
15. Lester’s Farm Market – St. John’s
Each farm offers a unique experience, from raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry picking at Maan Farms to a variety of fruits, a petting barn, and fun attractions at Taves Family Farms. Whether you’re in Alberta, Ontario, or any other province, there’s a U-pick farm waiting for you to explore and enjoy the bounties of nature.