If you’re seeking an enjoyable outdoor experience, consider harvesting your own in-season vegetables and fruits. This not only makes for a memorable outing but also allows you to buy fresh, locally grown produce at a reasonable cost.
Various farms nationwide offer pick-your-own opportunities for strawberries, rhubarb, peas, blueberries, peaches, apples, and more. As someone who has been a fan of U-pick activities for a long time, I have gathered garlic scapes, plucked asparagus spears, and even dug up my own potatoes (which can be quite messy).
Many farms provide additional entertainment suitable for all age groups, such as corn mazes, playgrounds, petting zoos, and wagon rides, making it easy to turn a visit into a full day of countryside fun.
The timing for each crop can vary significantly each year and from one region to another. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the harvest calendar for your area and contact or check the social media profiles of local farms to confirm their availability before making the trip.
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 height that eliminates the need for kneeling. The farm also produces wine from berries grown on-site. Additionally, there’s the Barnyard Adventureland for kids, featuring farm animals, a zipline, and more.
Taves Family Farms
Abbotsford, British Columbia
At Taves Family Farms, you can pick strawberries, apples, goji berries, pears, plums, and pumpkins. Later in the summer, visitors can enjoy a petting barn, sunflower garden, pumpkin patch, hay rides, and other fun attractions.
Twin Oaks Organic Orchard
Kelowna, British Columbia
This picturesque organic orchard offers various U-pick fruit options, including apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, and three varieties of pears. The on-site shop sells honey, eggs, and fresh hazelnuts.
The Saskatoon Farm
Foothills County, Alberta
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