Berry season is just kicking off and one of my favourite things to do with the kids at this time of year is visit one of our local farms and do some strawberry picking of our own! We are lucky to be surrounded by a number of berry picking options around Metro Vancouver.
Some reminders before you go – prepare for the weather! It has been hot and dry, so bring hats, sunscreen and water bottles. Also, consider bringing your own wagon. Some berry farms provide them, but others don’t and it’s not easy to carry your berry haul plus any little kids who might be looking for a ride. Check with the farm before you go. Some U-Pick options change daily depending on availability, so checking the website, social media or simply calling ahead is never a bad idea!
EMMA LEA FARMS
2727 Westham Island Rd, Delta
This is one of our favourite spots to go strawberry picking! You purchase a bucket there and head out to the rows of delicious strawberries. Afterwards I highly recommend checking out their cafe, and having a strawberry milkshake or one of their many other treats while you let the kids play on the playground. Their strawberry picking time for this year is listed as June 18 – July 10.
BIRAK BERRY FARM
200 No 6 Road, Richmond
This 50 acre strawberry field is already open for picking! The farm is open seven days a week from 8 am – 9 pm. And while there may be no bells and whistles, there are certainly lots of good strawberries!
SURREY FARMS
U-Pick is available at two locations: 4981 King George Blvd and 5180 152 Street, Surrey
Surrey farms offers a number of u-pick berry options including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, red and black currants and gooseberries. Strawberries are $3 a pound, open daily 9 am – 6 pm weather permitting.
KRAUSE BERRY FARMS
6179-248th Street, Aldergrove
This is another family favourite spot to head for berries and lots lots more! Plan to spend a whole morning or afternoon picking berries, playing on the playground and sampling fresh made waffles, berry pies and more! The strawberry U-Pick fields are now open!
DRIEDIGER FARMS
23823 72 Ave, Langley
Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Red Currants and Blackberry U-pick fields are open during the berry season as they become available. U-pick prices are pre-paid by container size.
MAAN FARMS
790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
U-Pick strawberries are now available at Maan farms, but you need to book your time-slot ahead of visiting. This is a farm that has so much to offer, including visiting the barnyard animals, a zipline, pedal go-karts, a jumping pillow and more – but you must purchase an entry ticket to enjoy all of this fun.
WILLEM’S BERRY FARM
33736 Vye Rd, Abbotsford
Willem’s family farm offers u-pick raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries in season. Visitors are highly encouraged to bring your own buckets to reduce waste, but containers are also sold at the farm stand. Be sure to check out their website or call ahead for berry availability.
