If you’re seeking a delightful way to spend time outdoors, consider harvesting your own fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits. This not only makes for a fun experience but also allows you to enjoy locally grown produce at reasonable prices.
Various farms nationwide offer pick-your-own opportunities for a wide range of produce like strawberries, rhubarb, blueberries, peaches, apples, and more. As an experienced U-pick enthusiast, I’ve gathered garlic scapes, hand-picked asparagus spears, and even dug up my own potatoes once (quite messy).
Many farms provide additional attractions suitable for all ages, including corn mazes, playgrounds, petting zoos, and wagon rides, making it easy to turn a simple outing into a full day of countryside entertainment.
However, the timing of each crop can differ significantly each year and by region. Therefore, it’s advisable to check the harvest calendar for your locality and contact or check the social media pages of local farms to confirm availability before your visit.
With that in consideration, here are 15 Canadian U-pick farms worth exploring this year.
Maan Farms
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Maan Farms offers raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry picking, with the strawberries grown at a convenient standing height to avoid the need for kneeling. Additionally, the farm produces wine made from berries grown on-site. For children, there’s the Barnyard Adventureland featuring farm animals, a zipline, and more.
Taves Family Farms
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Visitors can pick strawberries, apples, goji berries, pears, plums, and pumpkins at this Abbotsford farm. Later in the summer, there are additional attractions like a petting barn, sunflower garden, pumpkin patch, hay rides, and more.
Twin Oaks Organic Orchard
Kelowna, British Columbia
This picturesque organic orchard offers various U-pick fruit options such as apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, and three types of pears. The on-site shop sells honey, eggs, and fresh hazelnuts.
The Saskatoon Farm
Foothills County, Alberta
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