For those seeking discounted seasonal flowers, supporting local growers, or engaging in a summery outdoor pastime, the abundance of over 200 flower farms across Canada allows easy access to one near you.
While most of these farms are not publicly accessible, pick-your-own locations and farms with events have seen significant growth post-pandemic, largely due to social media. In addition to guided tours and markets, visitors can enjoy workshops on botanical dyeing and picnics amidst blooming flowers.
It is advisable to plan your visit in advance, especially for smaller farms that may require appointments or tickets for specific activities. Checking online or contacting the farm ahead of time is essential to ensure you catch the flowers in full bloom.
Here is a curated list of 13 remarkable flower farms worth exploring this summer.
Bilston Creek Farm
Location: Victoria
Situated on Vancouver Island, this farm hosts seasonal events like the Lavender Festival from June to mid-August, featuring live music, workshops, and a marketplace. Visitors can also enjoy an apple and pear orchard, an apiary, and even book overnight accommodations.
Five Acres Flower Farm
Location: Abbotsford, B.C.
Located an hour away from downtown Vancouver, this charming farm offers flower-picking workshops from August to October, along with concerts and wreath-making classes. To witness their dahlias in full bloom, it’s best to plan your visit for late August or September.
Blooms on 7 Flower Farm
Location: Sherwood Park, Alta.
This flower and alpaca farm, just a 30-minute drive east of Edmonton, cultivates over 150 flower varieties priced by the cup. Visitors can also participate in botanical dyeing workshops and pilates classes next to the alpaca herd.
Fern’s Flowers Garden
Location: Edmonton
At Fern’s Flowers Garden, visitors can pick zinnias, marigolds, gladioli, and more. The farm, located along the North Saskatchewan River and shared with a community garden, is surrounded by an old-growth forest with trails for exploration.
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