As the weather cools and fall approaches, visiting a local apple orchard or pumpkin patch is a delightful way to embrace the season. These outings offer the chance to pick your own produce, from apples for pies to pumpkins for jack-o’-lanterns, and provide picturesque backdrops for family photos. Many farms also feature additional attractions like corn mazes, petting zoos, and wagon rides, making them appealing and affordable destinations for families.
Typically, apple season spans from late August to October, while pumpkins are usually ready by mid-September. It’s advisable to check the websites and social media of local farms for the most current information on availability, especially if you have specific preferences.
Here are 10 charming locations across Canada to explore this autumn:
1. Ferme Genest in Lévis, Quebec, offers vast pumpkin fields and apple orchards, along with farm animals, a playground, and artisanal snacks for sale.
2. Dixie Orchards in Inglewood, Ontario, provides a range of family-friendly activities, including apple, pumpkin, and hazelnut picking, with unique apple varieties like Bubblegum and Creston.
3. Prairie Gardens in Bon Accord, Alberta, offers a diverse selection of pumpkins, apples, and potatoes, including specialty varieties like Grey Ghost and Sugar Pie, and hosts farm-to-table dining experiences.
4. Davison Orchards in Vernon, British Columbia, is a dog-friendly farm where visitors can pick apples, pumpkins, and spaghetti squash and enjoy tractor tours of the apple orchard and a kids’ play area.
5. RiverBreeze Farm in Upper Onslow, Nova Scotia, hosts fall events like a festival and corn maze mystery game, allowing visitors to pick pumpkins and interact with farm animals.
6. Verger Belliveau Orchard in Memramcook, New Brunswick, boasts over 110,000 apple trees, 20 apple varieties, and offers cider and wine tastings, live music, and food trucks on select dates.
7. Lester’s Farm Market in St. John’s, Newfoundland, features a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including numerous pumpkin types, and hosts seasonal events like Pumpkinfest and a farm haunt.
8. Belvedere Orchard in Brookfield, Prince Edward Island, showcases scenic views, numerous fruit trees, and apple varieties like Gala and Honeycrisp, as well as Cox’s Orange Pippin and Wild Pink.
9. Albion Orchards in Caledon, Ontario, offers apple and pumpkin picking, freshly baked pies, honey, and cider at their country store, and is conveniently located near picturesque leaf-peeping spots.
10. Robertson Valley Farm in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, provides a selection of pre-picked and pick-your-own pumpkins in various colors and shapes, with staff assistance in choosing from their 50 pumpkin varieties.
These diverse farms and orchards across Canada offer a range of activities and produce for visitors to enjoy the beauty of autumn and create lasting memories.
