If you’re seeking an enjoyable outdoor activity, consider harvesting your own in-season vegetables and fruits for a memorable experience and access to fresh, local produce at reasonable prices.
Various farms nationwide offer pick-your-own options for strawberries, rhubarb, peas, blueberries, peaches, apples, and more. Having been a U-pick enthusiast for years, I’ve gathered garlic scapes, harvested asparagus spears, and even dug up my own messy potatoes.
Many farms feature additional attractions suitable for all ages, including corn mazes, playgrounds, petting zoos, and wagon rides, making it easy to transform a visit into a full day of rural entertainment.
The timing for each crop can vary significantly each year and by region, so it’s advisable to consult the harvest calendar for your locality and contact or check social media channels of nearby farms to verify their availability before visiting.
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 strawberries grown at a convenient height to avoid kneeling. Additionally, the property produces wine from berries grown on-site. Visitors can enjoy the Barnyard Adventureland, featuring farm animals and activities like ziplining.
Taves Family Farms
Abbotsford, B.C.
At this farm, visitors can pick strawberries, apples, goji berries, pears, plums, and pumpkins. Later in the summer, additional attractions such as a petting barn, sunflower garden, pumpkin patch, and hayrides are offered.
Twin Oaks Organic Orchard
Kelowna, B.C.
This picturesque organic orchard provides various U-pick fruit options including apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, and three types of pears. The farm shop offers honey, eggs, and fresh hazelnuts for purchase.
The Saskatoon Farm
Foothills County, Alta.
Located just a short drive from Calgary, this family-run farm offers a farmers’ market, garden center, restaurant, bakery, and retail shop. Visitors can pick saskatoon berries, sour cherries, apples