Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northwest Ontario (Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Algoma, Northern Ontario, etc.)? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northwest Ontario (Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Algoma, Northern Ontario, etc.), 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather. See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.
New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas
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!
Northwest Ontario (Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Algoma, Northern Ontario, etc.) U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Algoma (Sault St. Marie)
Cochrane
Kenora
Grand Sudbury (Greater Sudbury, Walden, Capreol)
- D and M Gardens - raspberries
2961 Main Street, Blezard Valley, ON P0M 1E0. Phone: 705-897-3381. Open: call for hours. Directions: From Sudbury, take Hwy 69 north to Val Caron. Turn left onto Regional Rd 15 and follow for 4.5 km to farm on the left hand side. We also have fresh picked beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, cucumber, onions, raspberries, tomatoes. (aka, D&M Gardens) -
Josephines Vegetables No herbicide since 1982 - beans,
beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, peas,
peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other
vegetables, Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours
3316 St. Laurent Street, Greater Sudbury, ON P0M 1L0. Phone: 705-897-6302. Fax: N/A. Email: josee@dinosaursudbury.com. Directions: once in greater Sudbury, take Paris to Notre dame to hwy 80 ( this is all the same street just different names) then turn left or west on Valley View Road for 6 km. at our sign Josephine's vegetables turn right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: May 1 till September 8 th. 8 am till 8 pm, 7 days a week After September 8 th. please call to schedule an appointment phone. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: July 12, 2022, JBS) (UPDATED: September 02, 2018) -
Ruby Berry Farm - rhubarb, strawberries, Honey from hives on
the farm
745 Joanette Rd, Chelmsford, ON P0M 1L0. Phone: 705-855-9901. Email: ncharbonneau16@yahoo.ca. Open: 7 days per week, during picking season. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: check website for specific directions 745 Joanette Road Chelmsford, ON Off Highway 144 North just outside Chelmsford in the Greater City of Sudbury. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries late June - late July Fall Strawberries August - Fall. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.
Manitoulin
- Almost Heaven - strawberries
39 Townline Road E, Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0. Phone: 705-859-2604. Open: Call for hours and availability. Directions: Located on Manitoulin Island. From Sudbury, take Hwy 17 west to Espanola turn at Hwy 6. Follow Hwy 6 to Little Current, then continue on Hwy 6 to Tehkummah turn (Hwy 542). Follow Hwy 542 to Townline Road and look for Farmstead with red-roofed buildings. We also have fresh picked beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumber, currants, flowers, onions, peas, squash, strawberries, tomatoes.
Rainy River
Sudbury (Outside of Greater Sudbury)
- Emiry's Berry Patch - Strawberries
Emiry Road, Massey, ON P0P1P0. Phone: 705-865-2184. Open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 7 pm Sunday noon to 4pm (weather permitting) Call for picking conditions.
Thunder Bay
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Belluz Farms - Yellow & Green Beans,
Cucumbers, Melons, Saskatoons, Gooseberries, Strawberries, Raspberries
RR6 Candy Mountain Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5N5. Phone: (807) 475-5181. Alternate phone: (807) 627-9080. Email: info@belluzfarms.on.ca. Open: Before Coming to the Farm, Book Your Pick Your Own Time Online. Directions: Half mile west on Candy Mountain Dr, off hwy #130 (14km from airport). Helpful Links for Planning a Visit Weather Network Forecast, or Weather Radar or Map (detailed) to the Farm Saskatoons & Gooseberries: Available July-August, Fresh Picked to take home or Pick Your Own at the Farm. Strawberries & Raspberries: Available July-August, Fresh Picked to take home or Pick Your Own at the farm.
2022 Prices: Pick Your Own Strawberries: $5.75/L ($23/4L basket)
Pick Your Own Volume Pricing: Pick 16+L (4 x 4L baskets) for $5/L ($20/4L basket)
Timiskaming (Englehart, Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores)
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Aidie Creek Gardens
- strawberries
Aidie Creek Gardens Road, Englehart, ON P0J 1H0. Phone: 705-544-2474. Open: Strawberry picking hours are 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week including holidays, call for updates and conditions. Directions: 13 km north of Englehart. 2 km east of Hwy. 11 on Aidie Creek Gardens Road. For a map to Aidie Creek Gardens Click here. Strawberry picking at Aidie Creek Gardens is on a pick your own basis only.. We are open rain or shine. Bring your own containers if you have some. (you can pick in any type of container). We do have empty baskets for sale. Kids welcome. (UPDATED: July 12, 2022, JBS)(ADDED: June 10, 2014X)
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