Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Powell River, Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Powell River, Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
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Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests. They don't. Don't support the scammers!
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know! I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!
What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:
Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!
Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!
Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!
Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!
Powell River, Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
If you are looking for recipes, freezing, canning, jam directions and information about saskatoons see this page.
Comox Valley
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Ash Berry Farm - raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, restrooms,
picnic area, farm animals
3210 Royston Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 9R3. Phone: 250-336-8872. click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: Our gates open at 8 am subject to berry availability; Please call ahead as we do run out of berries with high demand. Season is usually June 15 pm to July 15, please call ahead. Payment: Cash, only. This year we are growing pickling cucumbers and rhubarb. -
Blue Haven Farm - blueberries, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area
2046 Idiens Way, Comox, BC v9m 3y9. Phone: 250 334 7964. Email: jenikadickens127@hotmail.com. Open: Visit our website for current hours of operation. Directions: our farm is located on on the corner of Anderton road and Idiens way in Comox. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Come down to our friendly, family run farm and pick your own blueberries! We offer three varieties of blueberries that are in season from late June to August. Our farm stand sells pre picked and frozen blueberries, our very own blueberry ice cream and sundaes, and a great selection of Island Farms Ice Cream. We also make the best frozen yogurt in town with real fruit added in right in front of you. Enjoy a relaxing time picking blueberries or bring the kids down to teach them about where their food comes from. Then finish off your trip to the farm with our famous blueberry ice cream! -
Circle K Blueberry Ranch - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries,
4004 Livingstone Road, Royston, BC V0R-2V0. Phone: 250-871-8856. Email: derek_tgc@hotmail.com. Open: Call for Hours. Directions: Hwy 19A to Royston Stoplight - up Royston Road turn right after the Railway tracks onto Livingstone Road continue to the last property on the right - this is Circle K Organic Blueberry Ranch. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: July/August. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. Certified Organic Blueberry Ranch IOPA certified. Click here for our Facebook page. Four varieties of some of the best tasting berries around. -
McClintocks Farm - blueberries, raspberries (red), farm market
3419 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P3. Phone: 250 334 4562. Email: mcclin@island,net. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 8am to 1pm; closed on Wednesday and Sunday . Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: from Courtenay go out on Headquarters road and turn left onto Dove Creek Road just past the Fair grounds. Go over the one lane bridge and then stay right at the next junction. We approximately .6km on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Raspberries available July 9 to August 15 Blueberries available July 15th to the end of August. Payment: Cash, cheque, Interac. We no longer have vegetables. We now have Water Buffalo Cheese for sale from our water buffalo dairy. Beef - hamburger and sides available mid August. -
McGinnis Berry Crops Limited - No pesticides are used, blackberries, raspberries (Spring, red),
U-pick and already picked
3583 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P3. Phone: 250-338-1678. Email: mcginnis@berrycrops.net. Open: daily 8am to 4pm except when raining heavily; Call first or visit our website for daily updates; Open until season ends. Directions: Headquarters Road just past the exhibition grounds turn toward the mountains on to Dove Creek Road. Go over the one lane bridge until you come to Piercy Road. Follow the Tsolum River (don't turn up Piercy Road) on Dove Creek Road for one km. We are the third raspberry farm on Dove Creek Road going away from Courtenay and are the only one on the right hand side of the road. Watch for the sign indicating McGinnis Berry Crops Limited. Click here for a map and directions. July 13 pm to early August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Cheque. -
Windhover Farm -
No pesticides are used, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries
(Autumn, black), strawberries, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals
3499 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P3. Phone: 250-338-7750. Email: burch@island.net. Open: June to October; Opening dates are dependent on berry ripening; Please check website for dates and hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only.
Powell River
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Ed's Blueberries -
No pesticides are used, blueberries
11106 Morton Road, Powell River, BC. Phone: 604 487-4235. Open: starts at the end of July, daily from dawn until dusk; Please call for updates. Directions: Turn off of Hwy 101 on Lang Bay Road towards the ocean. Next right turn is Morton Road, we are the first driveway on the right. Drive up the long driveway until you see the blueberry field! In 2018 U-pick berries are $1.50 per pound. No herbicides or pesticides used! Field is weeded by hand and mulch is used. (ADDED: May 09, 2018, JBS)
Sunshine Coast
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