If you’re seeking an enjoyable outdoor activity, consider harvesting your own fresh, in-season fruits and veggies. This not only makes for a fun outing but also allows you to buy local produce at reasonable prices.
Various farms nationwide offer pick-your-own opportunities for a range of produce like strawberries, rhubarb, peas, blueberries, peaches, and apples. Beyond just picking fruits and vegetables, many farms provide additional entertainment suitable for all ages, such as corn mazes, playgrounds, petting zoos, and wagon rides, making it easy to turn a simple outing into a full day of countryside enjoyment.
It’s important to note that the timing for each crop can differ significantly each year and from one region to another. Therefore, it’s advisable to check the harvest calendar for your area and verify the availability of produce by contacting local farms or checking their social media pages before planning your visit.
Here are 15 Canadian U-pick farms worth exploring this year:
1. **Maan Farms** – Abbotsford, B.C.
2. **Taves Family Farms** – Abbotsford, B.C.
3. **Twin Oaks Organic Orchard** – Kelowna, B.C.
4. **The Saskatoon Farm** – Foothills County, Alta.
5. **Eagle Creek Farms** – Red Deer County, Alta.
6. **Rhodes’ Raspberries and Blackcurrants** – Saskatoon
7. **Riverbend Orchards** – Portage la Prairie, Man.
8. **Andrews Farm Market and Winery** – Milton, Ont.
9. **Dutchyn Farms** – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.
10. **Pingle’s Farm Market** – Hampton, Ont.
11. **Quinn Farm** – Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Que.
12. **Trueman Blueberry Farms** – Sackville, N.B.
13. **Dempsey Corner Orchard** – Aylesford, N.S.
14. **The Grove Orchard and U-Pick** – Cornwall, P.E.I.
15. **Lester’s Farm Market** – St. John’s
Each of these farms offers a unique U-pick experience with a variety of fruits and vegetables available for harvesting, along with additional attractions and amenities to enhance your visit.