For those seeking discounted seasonal blossoms, a chance to support local farmers, or an enjoyable outdoor summer activity, you can easily locate over 200 flower farms in Canada near you.
While many farms are not accessible to the public, there has been a significant rise in pick-your-own spots and farm events since the pandemic, largely due to social media. These locations offer tours, markets, botanical-dyeing workshops, and picnics amidst the blooming flowers.
To ensure a seamless visit, it is advisable to plan ahead as some smaller farms require appointments and certain activities may need tickets. Checking online or contacting the farm in advance to confirm the blooming status is crucial.
Here are 13 exquisite flower farms you should consider exploring this summer.
Bilston Creek Farm
Victoria
Located on Vancouver Island, this farm hosts seasonal events such as the Lavender Festival, featuring live music, workshops, a makers’ market, an orchard, and an apiary. Visitors can even book overnight accommodations.
Five Acres Flower Farm
Abbotsford, B.C.
Situated an hour away from downtown Vancouver, this charming farm offers flower-picking workshops, concerts, and wreath-making classes from August to October, with dahlias in full bloom from late August to September.
Blooms on 7 Flower Farm
Sherwood Park, Alta.
This flower and alpaca farm, just a 30-minute drive from Edmonton, cultivates over 150 flower varieties, offering botanical-dyeing workshops, pilates classes, and a serene setting next to an alpaca herd.
Fern’s Flowers Garden
Edmonton
Fern’s Flowers Garden’s U-pick features zinnias, marigolds, and gladioli, set in a picturesque location on the North Saskatchewan River with surrounding trails and an old-growth forest.
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