Are you seeking an enjoyable outdoor activity? Opting to harvest your own freshly grown seasonal vegetables and fruits can create a memorable experience, all while enabling you to buy local produce at affordable prices.
Numerous farms nationwide offer pick-your-own options for strawberries, rhubarb, peas, blueberries, peaches, apples, and more. As a devoted U-pick enthusiast, I have gathered garlic scapes, harvested asparagus spears, and even dug up my own potatoes, albeit quite messily.
Many farms also provide additional entertainment suitable for all age groups. From corn mazes and playgrounds to petting zoos and wagon rides, transforming a simple outing into a full day of rural entertainment is easily achievable.
The timing for each crop can vary significantly each year and across regions. It is advisable to consult the harvest calendar for your locality and contact or check the social media profiles of local farms to verify their availability before embarking on your visit.
Here are 15 Canadian U-pick farms worth exploring this year.
Maan Farms
Abbotsford, B.C.
This farm offers raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry picking, with the strawberries grown at a convenient height to avoid kneeling. Additionally, the property produces wine using berries grown on-site. For children, there is the Barnyard Adventureland, featuring farm animals, a zipline, and more.
Taves Family Farms
Abbotsford, B.C.
Visitors can pick strawberries, apples, goji berries, pears, plums, and pumpkins at this Abbotsford farm. Later in the season, there will be a petting barn, sunflower garden, pumpkin patch, hay rides, and other enjoyable attractions.
Twin Oaks Organic Orchard
Kelowna, B.C.
This picturesque organic orchard offers various U-pick fruit crops 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, Alta.
Located just a 35-minute drive from Calgary, this family-run farm offers a farmers’ market, garden center, restaurant, bakery
