Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northeast Ottawa, Ontario? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northeast Ottawa, Ontario, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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!
Northeast Ottawa, Ontario U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Prescott and Russell (Alfred, Casselman, Clarence-Rockland, Embrun, Hawkesbury, Van Kleek Hill)
- Cosmos Berry Farm - raspberries, strawberries
1407 Notre-Dame St., Embrun, ON K0A 1W0. Phone: :613-443-3725. Open: daily from dawn to dusk in season (June, July). Directions: From Ottawa, take Hwy. 417 east to Limoges-Crysler exit 79. Go 1 km to Crysler. At flashing light, turn right to Embrun. Farm is 2 km east of Embrun, on road to Casselman. We also have fresh picked corn, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries. -
Domaine Cleroux Maple Orchard - apples, Maple Syrup from
trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the
premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area
199 Route 300 East, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0. Phone: 613-764-5543. Email: clerouxram@xplornet.com. Open: see our website Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. -
Ferme Dagenais - Uses natural growing practices, apples, pears, Turkeys (organic,
not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and
already picked, farm animals, school tours
1155 Stevens Road, Embrun, ON k0a 1w0. Phone: 613-448-3167. Fax: 613-448-3167. Open: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Ottawa: travel east on highway 417 to Embrun, exit #88. Travel 10km south to Notre-Dame Street Turn left then right on St-Andre. Travel south approximately 7 km to Marionville Road Turn left then right on Stevens Road First entrance on left. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. - Ferme l'Artisan - apples, pumpkins
3932 concession 14, Fournier, ON K0B 1G0. Phone: 613-323-20. Email: fermelartisan@gmail.com. Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, from mid-August to late October. (ADDED: September 03, 2016, JBS) - Fraisiere Duquette Strawberries - Strawberries, Raspberries,
Pumpkins, honey from hives on the farm
2236 Champlain Street, Clarence Creek, ON K0A 1N0. Phone: 613-488-3284. Email: jandgduquette@sympatico.ca. Open: hours vary from day-to-day during strawberry season, they post daily during the season on their website but it is often 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Mondays to Saturdays except Canada Day (8:00 am - 3:00 pm) and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sundays; ALWAYS CALL AHEAD to ensure that they are open. Pumpkins are available usually 24/7 during the season except for picking in the back field and then it is during daylight hours only. Picked Corn is usually 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. during the season. Honey, if available, is available at the house. Directions: Hwy 174 east past Rockland. Turn right onto County Road 8 to Clarence Creek. Turn left at stop sign to follow County Road 8 to farm. Payment: cash only. No internet. (UPDATED: February 08, 2023, JBS) - Fraisiere Marier Strawberries - Strawberries
2264 Canaan Road, Sarsfield, ON K0A 3E0. Phone: 613-833-0108. Email: t.bourgon@3web.net. Open: call for hours. Directions: Take hwy 417 or Old Montreal Road east to hwy 174 past Orleans and 10km east of Cumberland ferry. Turn right and travel for 4km (south) on Canaan Road, on right. Also: Canaan Blueberries across the street. Kids play structure, picnic tables, groups welcome. - Hector Dignard Blueberry Farm - UPDATE for 2018,
now closing down permanently, selling the blueberry bushes
1436 St-Marie, Embrun, ON. Phone: 613-443-2671. Email: mdignard@rogers.com. We are now selling off our blueberry Bushes as we are closing 613-294-4100. Nous vendons les buissons de bleuets. Appel 613-294-4100.
- La ferme Les Fruits du Poirier - Aronia berries, apples, pears, plums, gooseberries, northern
kiwi, haskap, Black Raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Yellow Raspberries, Saskatoons Berries aka serviceberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries,
Jostaberry aka Casseilles, Red Currants, Black Currants, chokeberries, Table grapes, blackberries, Sea buckthorn aka argousier
2535 Concession 3, St-Eugene, ON K0B 1P0. Phone: 514-792-3599. Email: lesfruitsdupoirier@ropoirier.com. Open: the season is usually from mid-June through mid-October, please see their website or call for hours and availability. La ferme Les Fruits du Poirier facebook page. Nous cultivons une variété de petits fruits (vedette: camerise / haskap) selon des pratiques de cultu. Directions: click here for a map and directions.
(ADDED: February 14, 2023, JBS) -
Les Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm
- apples, blueberries, grapes, pears, plums, pumpkins, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
1341 Rollin Road, St.-Pascal Baylon, ON K0A 3N0. Phone: 613-488-3077. Email: vergersvilleneuve@hotmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8 am to 12:00 and 5 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 8 pm; We will open for the season on July 9th. Directions: From Ottawa travel east on highway 174 past Orleans and Rockland. Turn right onto Chemin Rollin/Rollin Road (approximately 5 minutes east of the MacEwen gas station at the corner of highway 174 and Landry Road). Travel on Chemin Rollin/Rollin Road approximately 4km. Our farm will be on your left-hand side as you come up a hill. Look for a yellow farmhouse with a brick red roof set back from the road. Click here for a map and directions. Our six varieties of blueberries are typically in season throughout the months of July and August while our 16 varieties of apples run from August until the end of October; As this is our first year growing pumpkins we will all find out together when they are ready to be picked. Payment: Cash, only. Our property includes wooded walking trails and picnic areas for families to enjoy. We enjoy making special arrangements for groups which may include such things as wagon rides, bonfires and outdoor activities. Please call for more information. -
McGregor's Produce - strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in
the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, beans,
beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer
squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand
3351 Lochwinnich Road, Braeside, ON K0A 1G0. Phone: 613-432-9726. Email: mcgregorsproduce@gmail.com. Open: U-Pick Strawberries; call ahead 613-432-9726 for daily updates on picking conditions, Monday to Thursday 8 am to 6 pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. Directions: In Renfrew County. From Renfrew or Pembroke-take highway 17 East to Lochwinnoch Rd #6, turn left and follow our signs for 12 kms. From Arnprior or Ottawa take county Rd #1-- Madawaska Blvd West which turn into (River road), out of Arnprior through Braeside and follow our signs for 12 kms. Take a beautiful drive in the Ottawa Valley and come visit us at the farm, we be glad to meet you! . We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm and Friday to Sunday 8am to 5pm. Phone our berry/produce hotline to get updates on picking conditions and produce in season. Strawberries- mid June to mid July, SweetCorn mid July to late September, Yellow and Green beans in mid July to September and Other veggies Mid July to late September. Fall decorations and pumpkin patch in Mid September and October Payment: Cash, only. We offer school tours for grades Jk/Sk to Grade 3 during the fall. Classes learn about the farm and the lifecycle of a pumpkin. We also have lots of fall decorations and strawbales for sale at this time of year, so come down for a visit. (UPDATED: September 05, 2016, JBS) - Pine Hill Orchards - apples, raspberries,
1818 St Felix Rd., Bourget, ON K0A 1E0. Phone: 613-487-2064. Open: daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Sept to mid. October. Directions: 1818 St Felix Rd. 30 km east of Ottawa. From Hwy 417, take exit 58 and go north on Rd 8. Turn left on St. Felix before the village of Bourget. We also have fresh picked apples, grapes, honey, maple syrup, plums, raspberries. (UPDATED: September 05, 2016, JBS) (ADDED: June 10, 2014, JBS)
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