Calgary area of Alberta, Canada U-Pick Farms - 2018 PickYourOwn.org

Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002! We update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!

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Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Calgary area of Alberta, Canada?  Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Calgary area of Alberta, Canada, 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. Beware of copycat websites (such as the one that starts with "Eatwell", "pickit" and the ones that ends with ".farm"; they do not verify or update their information, they just steal it from us once in a great while (they are plagiarists operating in Russia and China, as well as some 20-somethings trying to make a quick buck), so theirs are always out-of-date -and often copied incorrectly. Since 2002, I make updates daily (each farm as changes are reported, or I find it). See the customer and farmer menus at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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   I'm making updates for 2018 as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!

What's in season in November 2018, and other timely information:

Notes for November 2018: Autumn is here! Apples, pears, Fall raspberries, figs, winter squash , corn mazes and pumpkin patches are here. And there are still tomatoes, corn and other vegetables in most areas. Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

See these pages to find a local apple festival, and see our guide to apple varieties (when they ripen, best uses), . Also picking tips, recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples, pumpkins, peaches, tomatoes, corn etc.

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. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information form here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

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Calgary area of Alberta, Canada U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2018, by county

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If you are looking for recipes, freezing, canning, jam directions and information about saskatoons see this page.

Calgary Area of Alberta

  • Kayben Farms - black currants, (ONLY black currants for PYO),  U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    316034 32 Street East, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2. Phone: 403-938-2857. Fax: 403-938-2647. Email: [email protected]. Open: Picking 7 days a week while black currants are in season (typically mid to late August). Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Calgary: Highway 2 south of Calgary and continue for 3 km past the Okotoks overpass. Turn right (west) onto 306 Avenue and travel 0.8 km. Turn left (south) onto 32 Street East and travel 1.2 km. Entrance is on left (east) side of road. From Okotoks: Highway 2A North out of Okotoks, past Extra Foods on the left. Turn right (east) onto 338 Avenue and travel 1.5 km east until 4-way STOP. Turn left (north) onto 32 Street East and travel 2.2 km. Click here for a map and directions. mid to late August. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. We have ONLY black currants available for U pick. Pre picked fruit in 4L pails is available during season. Call after August 2 to order your pre picked pails. Click here for our Facebook page.  Visit website for more information.(UPDATED: June 26, 2018)
  • Saskaberry Ranch - peas, raspberries (red), rhubarb, saskatoons, strawberries, Other fruit or veg, already-picked produce, restrooms, picnic area
    RR#2 Site 9 Box 15, Olds, AB T4H 1P3. Phone: 403-507-8994. Fax: 403-556-3745. Email: [email protected]. Open: Mid July through the September long weekend; Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Sunday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 66 km North of Cochrane on Highway 22. Turn west on Range Road 324 and our entrance is just down the road on the right side. If you are coming from Olds, take Highway 27 for 26 kms to Highway 22, turn south and travel 2.4 kms south to Range Road 324. Click here for a map and directions. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Payment: Cash, Cheque. baby potatoes. 
  • Solstice Berry Farm - saskatoons, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    RR2, Crossfield, AB T0M0S0. Phone: 403-946-4759. Email: [email protected]. Open: Generally August 1st to September long weekend, depending on the weather (check our website for up - to - date picking information); Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 12:00 noon to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Cremona go 8.5 km south on Highway 22 to Township Road 292 (Acme Road); 6.4 km east on Acme Road to Range Road 34; 1.0 km north on Range Road 34, entrance on left at sign. From Cochrane, north on Highway 22 to Township Road 292 (Acme Road) and follow same directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque, credit and debit cards . Click here for our Facebook page.   
  • Sweet Life Saskatoons - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, raspberries.cherries, saskatoons, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and potatoes, all are U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, picnic area (bring your own food)
    281110 Symons Valley Road, Crossfield, AB T0M 1L0Email: [email protected]. Open: Every Day of the week, from 9 am to 6 pm; opening date could vary, but around late July this year since we had an early spring; See our Facebook page for up - to - date information;Our webpage is currently under construction; Hopefully it will be up and running soon. Directions: From Airdrie: Head west on Veteran's Boulevard (Highway #567) until you get to the intersection of #567 and Symons Valley Road (#772). It will be about 11 km to get there. The Golden Rod Community Hall is on the corner. Now turn right, and head north on Symons Valley Road for another 11 km. We are on the right hand side of the road, number 281110. You will see our sign at the top of the laneway. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We are hoping to have a small shop operating where you can purchase some saskatoon baking, such as "White Chocolate Saskatoon Scones", a piece of saskatoon pie, or muffins. There will also be frozen ice cream treats, water and coffee. In addition, there will be willow furniture on display that can be purchased and a few other small items. We will have tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and potatoes as well this year. (UPDATED: June 29, 2018)  (ADDED: February 29, 2016)
  • The Saskatoon Farm - Saskatoons, U-pick and already picked, Garden Center, Cafe, Giftshop
    Okotoks, AL. Phone: (403)-938-6245. ALternate phone: 800-463-2113. Open: Daily, from 9am to 5pm, every day including holidays; (We are closed Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Days); Our U-pick orchard is generally open about mid July, and depending on weather conditions, U-pick season can last till mid August; We encourage you to contact us closer to U-pick season for updates regarding U-pick dates. Directions: From Calgary, head south for 19 km on Hwy #2 beyond the city limits (Macleod Trail), or follow the new Deerfoot extention to where it turns into #2, continue 8 kms. past the Okotoks overpass; Turn left (east) at the old railway display on 338 Ave. (look for the Saskatoon Farm signs.) Travel straight east on 338 Ave. for 3 km (the road is dead-end and goes directly to our farm) . If coming from the south, take your 2nd right after crossing the Sheep River, just north of Aldersyde and the Aldersyde Petrocan. From Okotoks, going north on 2A, turn east at the top of the hill (large animal clinic or watch for our neon sign) and travel 8km straight east (passing over #2 highway). The road will lead you right to us, follow the signs.  At our farm we have easy access to our U-pick orchards with handicap parking facilities.
    (Berries are generally ready the last week of July - first week of August). NEW THIS YEAR $2.00 Grazing Fee for those entering the U-Pick field. (per person). Each summer people from all over southern Alberta visit the Saskatoon Farm to pick fresh saskatoons and to enjoy a day in the country! The saskatoons are usually ready for picking about mid July and we invite everyone to come and enjoy saskatoon pie in our Cafe and Gift Shop or in the old fashioned General Store in our western town, located at the U-pick orchard during U-pick season. As mentioned above, we offer U-pick facilities by supplying the pails for picking your berries. We charge $15.00 per 4 litre ice cream pail (averages 5 lbs.). For those who prefer to buy prepicked berries, we offer prepicked fruit in 4 litre pails for $20.00 per pail (based on availability). Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 7, 2017, JBS)  (ADDED: July 01, 2016, JBS)

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)