Where in Manitoba, Canada to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

This month's notes: February 2012: Winter is upon us, but don't despair! Strawberry and citrus picking actually begins in Florida, southern Texas and southern Californiaa in December. And for the rest of us; there are many delicious jams, jellies, and marmalades that you can make for yourself or as gifts, from frozen or fresh fruit.  See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green!  See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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Manitoba, Canada's U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me! >

U-Pick Farms

Remember: strawberries are normally in season in June, and are well finished by mid July! Note: I'm starting to sort this page into geographic areas, so if there are any logical groupings that make sense, just let me know!

Central West Manitoba

  • Silver Creek Saskatoons - saskatoons, already-picked produce
    14-21-27w Rm Of Silver Creek, Russell, MB R0J 1W0. Phone: 204-773-3020. Email: blmcleod@wificountry.ca. Open: phone for picking times; starting middle of July into August. Directions: On Highway 45 East of Russell turn north at Silverton (Provincial Road # 478). Go 4km north then turn East. Go 2 1/2 km. Turn north into the yard. Click here for a map and directions. Fresh berries available in picking season; Frozen berries available all year. Payment: Cash, Cheque. (ADDED: May 15, 2009)

Shilo area - 9 mile E of Brandon

  • Big Rock Saskatoons - saskatoons, and prepicked produce
    NW20 10 17W, Douglas, MB R7A 5Y5. Phone: 204-763-4776. Email: bigrockr@goinet.ca. Directions: 9 Miles East of Brandon on Veterans Way Road (Hwy #457) Turn South at Big Rock or 1 Mile West of Junction 340 (Douglas/Shilo) & Hwy #457. Watch for signage. Open: Phone ahead or email for picking times and pre-orders. Saskatoons: Picking times early to mid/end July - depending on season. Payment: Cash, Check.

Minnedosa Area

  • Country Land Farms - U-Pick / We Pick Berry Farm - Saskatoons, pincherries and wild black cherries
    PR #355, Minnedosa, Manitoba. Phone (204) 874-2338. Email:  bhudon@mts.net. Also homemade jam, jellies and syrup and homemade saskatoon pie. 10 minute drive west of Minnedosa on PR #355, through the Little Saskatchewan River Valley. Keep your eyes open...bald eagles, bears and deer have been seen on this road. Pick saskatoons and gather honey at our farm the last two weeks of July, morning or evening. If you miss picking fresh berries you can get fresh frozen berries the rest of the year.

Portage la Prairie

  • Connery's Berry Farm - saskatoons, strawberries, and prepicked produce, picnic area
    Box 158, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2. Phone: (204)428-3924. Toll free phone: 1-866-299-9512. Fax: (204)428-3245. Email: connerysberries@mts.net. Directions:: From Winnipeg: Hwy #1 west to Hwy #13. Turn south for 3 km, then west on Hwy #331 for 16 km OR From Portage la Prairie: south 3 km on Hwy #240 and 4 km east on Hwy #331.. Open: Daily from 7 am to 9 pm during the season. Please call to confirm picking before you come. Payment: Cash, only.

RM of Springfield

  • Deer Meadow Farms - cucumbers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    67 127 Deacon Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2C2Z2. Phone: 204-222-1824. Email: deermeadowfarms@ymail.com. Open: August through October 31. Directions: Take highway 59 North from Winnipeg, turn east on Garven Rd, after 2 miles, turn north on Deacon Road and follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)

South of Brandon, Manitoba

  • Saskatoon Berry U-Pick - saskatoons,
    .5 Miles South Of Eastern Access Road On highway #10; turn onto Glencarnock Rd and travel 1.5 miles E. , Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1. Phone: 204 727-9050. Email: schoonb@westman.wave.ca. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 7pm; Saturday, from 8 am to 5 pm, closed on Sundays. Directions: Travel 1.5 miles E off highway #10 on Gun Club Road (Glencarnock Rd)South of Brandon, Manitoba. Please WATCH FOR SIGNS!. Click here for a map and directions. "Sasktoons: middle of July - 1st week of August - phone first to avoid disappointment. Payment: Cash, Cheque, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. The 6th 4L container is Free!. (ADDED: August 07, 2009)

South Manitoba

  • Kerney's Raspberries - No pesticides are used, raspberries (red),
    4094 E Road 83 N, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. Phone: 204-467-5059. Email: ckerney@rogers.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: 6 miles north of Stonewall, turn at Road 83 and go 1 1/3 miles west. Click here for a map and directions. Raspberries: July 15 to August 15. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. Ice cream pails only, please bring your own pail. 2011 price is $12 per level pail. Watch for signs at Road 83 and again at driveway. Please call for availability as we do not pick every day as fruit needs time to ripen between pickings. (ADDED: July 03, 2011)

On hwy 14 near Winkler

  • Peters Vegetables - Apples, corn (sweet), pumpkins, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Living Christmas trees (to plant later),
    2 1/4 miles west of Plum Coulee, Plum Coulee, MB R0G 1R0. Phone: 204-829-3801. Email: llew@mts.net. Directions: 8 3/4 miles east of the junction of highways 14 and 3 or a 20 minute drive west of the junction of highways 75 and 14 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm Corn starts at the end of July, Pumpkins start the last week of September. Payment: Cash, only.

South Winnipeg

Winnipeg - south of Winnipeg

  • Grunthal Berries & Vegetables - strawberries, U-pick and already picked, refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    South Of Grunthal, Junction Of Roads 27n And 26e, Grunthal , MB R0A 0R0. Phone: 204-371-1899. Email: cmedmunds@shaw.ca. Open: July and August Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Please call before you come to verify in season items. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: April 20, 2010)
  • Marg's Strawberry Patch - Certified Organic, apples, beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, herbs/spices, peas, raspberries (red), rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
    Number 702 Highway 207, Lorette, MB R0A 0Y0. Phone: 204 878-9305. Email: margandg@mts.net. Open: Monday thru Saturday 10am to 6pm Call ahead Sunday by appt. Directions: From Fermor and highway 59 at the Mint, follow Fermor east to highway 207 (traffic lights) Turn right (south) for 6.5 km. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry Honey unpasteurized available end of August. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Children welcome. (UPDATED: July 17, 2011)

Southeast Manitoba, Steinbach

  • Deerwood Berry Farm - strawberries,
    Rd 30 N (Deerwood Rd), Steinbach, MB R5G 1P2. Phone: 204-346-4535. Email: jklassen8@hotmail.com. Directions: 5 Miles South Of Steinbach On Highway 12 To Rd 30 N (Deerwood Rd) 1 and three quarter mile west s. s. Crops are usually available in July. Open: daily at 7 am. Possibly starting 1st week in July. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 24, 2008)
  • Chanlena Farms - strawberries
    Hwy #206, Landmark, MB. Phone: 204-355-4030. Directions: 12.5 km east of Winnipeg Perimeter on Hwy #1; 10.3 km south on Hwy #206; 6.4 km east on PR 210 then .8 km south. Watch for signs.
  • Covenant Farms - strawberries and raspberries UPDATE September 20, 2007: Now owned by Vandenberg Farms (see below)
    Box 249, Winkler, MB, R6W 4A5.
  • Friendensfeld Honey & Berry Farm - Strawberries, raspberries
    Steinbach, MB. Phone: 204-326-4062. Alternate phone: 866-845-5756. Alternate phone: 204-346-3777. Directions: From Steinbach 3 miles south on #12 Hwy, 2 miles east on #303. 1.25 miles south on Hershfeld Road. Right side or west side. Also Honey sales.
  • Marg's Strawberry Patch - ORGANIC strawberries
    Lorette, MB. Phone: 204-878-4353. Email margandg@mts.net. Monday to Saturday from  9-5 or by appointment. Directions: From Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg follow Fermor #1 East to Hwy 207 (Deacon's Corner). Follow south on P.R. 207 towards Lorette, 6.5 km. (16.5 km east of the Mint). Certified Organic Strawberries, Rhubarb, Vegetables, coffee beans; jams; play area. Call for best picking
  • Penner Pumpkins - onions, peppers, tomatoes,
    Gps Coordinates N 49 34.495 W 096 37.319 8 km's North East of Steinbach, Steinbach, MB R5G 1L9. Phone: 1-204-371-5556. Email: shirley@pennerpumpkins.com. Open: Saturdays, from 11 am to 5 pm; Sundays, from 1 pm to 6pm; Thanksgiving Monday, from 11 am to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: GPS Coordinates Steinbach (Clearspring Mall) North on #12 for 3.3km East on #311 for 4.6km (paved road) Watch For Sign At Corner Of #12 & #311 Penner Pumpkins is on the North Side 7 minutes 7.8km Winnipeg (Flood Way) East on #1 for 26.1km South on #12 for 14.4km East on #311 for 4.6km (paved road) Watch For Sign At Corner Of #12 & #311 Penner Pumpkins is on the North Side 40 minutes 48.3km. Click here for a map and directions. The Scare Crow Forest is Open From September 12 pm to October 25, 2009 on weekends for the general public and on weekdays for special events. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. See our website for special packages that includes birthdays, school field trips, youth groups, and corporate parties. Reservations are required. (UPDATED: September 14, 2009)
  • Sebright Farm & Market Garden - Raspberries, Strawberries, Saskatoons
    Beausejour, MB. Phone: 204-268-4472. Directions: 2 miles west of Beausejour on Hwy #44 OR 25 minutes from Winnipeg's North Perimeter. Take Hwy #59 North, then east on Hwy #44. Signs posted.  Pre-picked Saskatoons are also available.  Raspberries are U-pick Only.
  • Vanden Berg Vegetables - Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumber, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Rutabaga, Swiss Chard, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Beans, Watermelons, Asparagus
    2 3/4 miles N from junction PTH 3 & 14 (Box 2343), Winkler, Manitoba R6W 4C1. Phone: 204-325-9004 or phone: 204-325-9003. Winkler Store 999 @ corner of Hwy #14 & Park Street. 
  • Wendy's Strawberry U-Pick - Strawberries
    Winkler, MB. Phone: 204-325-9017. Directions: 4.5 miles north of Junctions of #3 and #14 OR 16.5 miles south of Carman on Hwy #3.
  • Whiteshell Strawberry Farm - Strawberries
    Hwy #15, Elma, MB. Phone: 204-348-7660. Email wsf@mts.net. Directions: 2 minutes north of Elma on Hwy #11 from Hwy #15. OR 45 min from Transcona, east on Hwy #15, OR 15 min north from Hwy #1 at Hadashville OR 5 min south on Hwy #11 from Hwy #44 east of Whitemouth. Always call before visiting the farm. If you do not have your own containers to pick, you can use our 4L ice cream pails. But bring your own containers for transporting them.

Western Manitoba

  • Beautiful Lake Farm & Church Caffee - Strawberry, saskatoon and black currants
    P.O. Box 15, Shellmouth, MB, ROJ 1YO. Phone: 204-564-2626. Toll free: 1-866-498-2626. Fax: 204-564-2626. E-MAIL: mneuhof@mts.net  Strawberry, saskatoon and black currants – U-Pick. Fine dining and events in Austrian restaurant. 
    Directions: On farm site. SW 34-22-29. 3 km south of Lake of the Prairies on PTH #483. Margaret and Martin moved two empty churches to their farm and converted them into a very unique licensed fine dining establishment. Afternoon: Coffee and Cake (Kaffee und Kuchen) from 4:30 on: dining (by reservation only). Winner of the "Taste of Rural Manitoba" award. The U-Pick is open from mid-June to approximately end of September. Old world charm and hospitality at its best. 

Other Areas (not yet sorted - tell me if you know where they belong!):

  • Andersen Berries - strawberries, raspberries
    NE 31 21 4E box 68, Arnes, MB, R0C 0C0. Phone: 204-378-5429. Directions: 16 miles north of Gimli on hwy #8 Finns road or 126N then 1/4m west . Open July; Daily 8am to 8pm.
  • Assiniboine Trail Berry Farm (Tully's) - See Tully's below!
    Marquette, MB.
  • Barry’s Berries - Strawberries 
    Box 2226, Swan River MB, R0L 1Z0. Phone: 204-238-4892, Fax: 204-238-4892. Open: call for hours and availability. U-Pick Farm 
  • The Berry Bomb - raspberries, strawberries
    R.R. #3, Gilbert Plains, MB, R0L 0X0. Phone: 204-548-2152. Fax: 204-548-2152. Email us at: malowski@mts.net . Directions: 4 miles south of the Ashville Junction and 1 mile west . We are open July, August. Our hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm 2 acres of strawberries and 2 acres of raspberries, U Pick, We Pick, and Deliver
  • Berry Hill Farm - Raspberries, Strawberries
    Altona, MB. Phone: 204-324-8083. Email: waldot@mts.net. Directions
    From MacDonald's on Hwy #30 at Altona 2 miles (3.2 km) east and 1/2 mile (.8 km) north. Follow signs.
  • Blue Diamond Berry Farm - Strawberries 
    2360 Hwy #26, St. Francois, Xavier, MB, R4L 1B4. 
    Phone: 204-864-2834. Fax: 204-322-5185.  
  • Blue Sky Farm (former Strawberry Ostrich Farm) - Strawberries
    Sanford, MB. Phone: 204-736-2941. Directions: Also, Vegetables, Range Fed Chicken, Bison Meat, Jams and Preserves
    From Oak Bluff south on #3 Hwy; 8 km, turn right by the strawberry sign, proceed 300 meters.
  • Boonstra Berry & Birthday Farm - strawberries, raspberries
    Box 214, Stonewall, MB, ROC 2ZO. Phone: 204-467-8480, Fax: 204-467-9557  
    12 acres strawberries, school tours, corn maze, tower of terror, hay rides, petting zoo, playground. Directions: Two miles east of Stonewall on Hwy #67. 
  • Break-A-Way Farms - Pre-picked Saskatoon berries (apparently no PYO)
    91 Douglas Park Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 1Z3. Phone: 204-428-3801. Email: dhelms@escape.ca. Saskatoon berries fresh in July & frozen year-round. Directions: Available on the farm in Portage la Prairie/Oakville area in July & from commercial storage year-round in Winnipeg. Taking orders for frozen product for bakery & restaurant needs, as well as for other processing requirements year-round. Product is not sprayed with chemicals, is professionally washed & packaged, frozen & stored. 
  • C & A Berries - saskatoons, strawberries
    Road 26 W - 4 miles S. of Hwy 3 or 5 miles W. of Schanzenfeld off Hwy 32, Morden, MB, R6M 2A1. Phone: (204)822-9861. We are open June, July. Our hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7 am to 5 pm or call ahead for picking information. Picking Season: Late June to End of July (Depending on Weather). Payment: Cash, only.
  • City Side Saskatoons - saskatoons
    169 Cottonwwood Drive, Box 423, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N3B. Phone: 1 204 857-7464Directions: Turn south at New Holland dealership then left on Cottonwood dr.to 169 Cottonwood or follow signs from Hillside Cemetery,or from Yellowquil school. We are open July. Our hours are: Call ahead. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Clearview Berry Farm - strawberries
    Gilbert Plains, MB. Phone: 204-548-2064.
    Directions: From Gilbert Plains 5 miles north on Hwy #274, 1.75 miles east. Watch for signs.
  • Connery’s Berry Farm - Strawberries, Saskatoons, pinicarea
    Phone: 204-428-3924, Fax: 204-428-3245. Directions: From Winnipeg: Hwy #1 west to Hwy #13. Turn south for 3 km, then west on Hwy #331 for 16 km OR From Portage la Prairie: south 3 km on Hwy #240 and 4 km east on Hwy #331.. U-Pick or Pre-Pick.  
  • Cormier's Berry Patch - Strawberries
    PR #247, LaSalle, MB. Phone: 204-688-0858. Email corms@mts.net. Directions: 1 mile east of LaSalle on PR #247. Farm is on north side of road, look for the sign! Note: La Salle is located 7 minutes south of Winnipeg on Hwy #330.
  • Cotton's U-Pick - Strawberries
    Kenville, MB. Phone: 204-734-2698. Email bcotton@svcn.mb.ca. Directions: 12.8 km south of Swan River on Hwy 83; 10.4 km west on PTH 487.
    Raspberries Strawberries Pin Cherries Farmers Market
  • D & D Berries - strawberries
    Mather, MB. Phone: 204-529-2350.  Directions: 4 miles east of Cartwright, 1 mile south, .5 mile east. OR 1 mile west of Mather, 1 mile south, 1.5 miles west.
  • Foxvalley Farm - Strawberries
    Box 11, Foxwarren, MB,  R0J 0R0. Phone: 204-847-2026, Strawberries and purebred Maine-Anjou cattle. Directions: Farm gate sales, U-Pick.  
  • Frank's Place - Raspberries, Saskatoons,  Strawberries
    Bowsman, MB. Phone: 204-238-4343.Email holland@svsd35.mb.ca. Directions: 6 miles (10 km) north of Swan River on Hwy #10. First right hand turn north of the Woody River.
  • Grand Valley Strawberries - Strawberries,
    Brandon, MB. Phone: 204-728-8453 or Toll Free 1-877-727-8453. Directions: 2 km east of Brandon on Hwy 457 (low road to Shilo).
  • Hicks Berry Farm - strawberries, asparagus, black currants and raspberries
    Box 232, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0. Phone: 204-483-3203, Fax: 204-483-2168. U-Pick strawberries, asparagus, black currants and raspberries. 
  • Klassen Berry Farm - straw-berries, raspberries & saskatoons
    Box 1375, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0. Phone: 204-476-3746. E-MAIL: klassenr@escape.ca  U-Pick fresh straw-berries, raspberries & saskatoons. Pick & cut spruce Christmas trees. Directions: At the farm/home – 2 km west of Neepawa. Our aim is to market top quality products in an atmosphere and surroundings that the whole family can enjoy. 
  • LaSalle Valley Berry Farm - Strawberries
    St. Norbert/LaSalle, MB. Phone: 204-261-4155. Always call farm ahead Directions: 5 km south of St. Norbert on Hwy #75. West at Hwy #247 for 5.5 km. Turn north at our yellow U-Pick sign.
  • Leishman Farms - saskatoon
    Box 68, Stephenfield, MB, R0G 2R0. Phone: 204-828-3358, Fax: 204-822-4561. U-Pick saskatoons and ostriches. (Blake: seems like a natural combination! :-)  Directions: One mile north of junction #245 & #240 south. Two acres of saskatoons and six laying ostrich hens from top producing parents. Located next to Stephenfield Park. 
  • Makarchuk's Strawberry Farm - strawberries - PYO and prepicked
    Portage la Prairie, MB. Phone: 204-267-2377. Directions: From Winnipeg, Hwy #1 west to Hwy #13, 2.5 km south to Oakville, 12 km west on Hwy 331.
    Strawberries Pre-Picked by order. Picnic Area
  • Mayfair Farm - Strawberries  Raspberries, U-pick & pre-pick
    Portage la Prairie Island Park, MB. Phone: 204-857-4581. Directions: Take Saskatchewan Ave. to City Hall, then south down Royal Road, cross the bridge and follow berry signs. Open: Monday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Tuesday - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Wed - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thur - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sat TBA, Sun - TBA. Also prepicked fresh Vegetables
  • McGill’s Country Lane - Asparagus, strawberries
    Box 215, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0. Phone: 204-745-3478. Asparagus, strawberries, crafts. Directions: At our store: Two miles south of Carman on Hwy 3 (farm site). 
    May & June: asparagus – 8 acres. July: strawberries – 10 acres. U-Pick or We-Pick; phone to confirm picking days. Country and Victorian craft store featuring over 60 Manitoba crafters. 
  • Mountain Strawberries - Strawberries, Raspberries
    Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. Phone: 204-248-2351. Directions
    3 km south of Notre Dame on Hwy 244 then 5 km east on Hwy 245 then 2 km south. From Roseisle: 9.5 km west on Hwy 245 then 2 km south.
  • Oakland Saskatoon Patch - Saskatoons
    RR#1, Box 18, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3A1. Phone: 204-239-1023. Fax: 204-239-1023 
    E-MAIL: ycuthbe@escape.ca  Saskatoons: fresh in season and frozen the rest of the year. U-pick or pre-pick and frozen year-round. Directions: 12 km north of Portage on Hwy 240, 2 km west. Big and juicy, easy to pick saskatoons (smokey, martin, thiessen varieties). Season starts as strawberry season ending. 
  • Patten Acres Inc. - strawberries
    Box 605 Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3B9. Phone: 204-857-4321. Fax: 204-239-0492. Wholesale nursery U-Pick and Pre-Pick strawberries. Directions: We sell directly from our farm. We are located 8 km east of Portage on the Trans Canada Hwy. We are growers of Swedish Aspen trees (excellent for shelter belts). Visit us in July for juicy, sweet strawberries. (UPDATED: October 15, 2008)
  • Penn-Berry Saskatoon Farm - PERMANENTLY CLOSED (they retired)
    Box 502, Niverville, MB, R0A 1E0.  
  • Pic-N-Pay Lockport Berries - cherries, raspberries, saskatoons
    7941 Henderson Hwy north, Lockport, MB R1A 2A8. Phone: 204-757-9153. Email us at: mylesfit@autobahn.mb.ca. For a map, click here. We are open July, August. Our hours are: phone before coming.
  • Prairie Rose Garden - Raspberries, Strawberries
    Haywood, MB. Phone: 204-379-2518. Directions: From #2 Hwy at Haywood turn north on "old 338 Rd." for 1 mile, turn east for 1/2 mile.
    Also vegetables. Supervised children welcome. Bedding plants available
  • Robinson's U-Pick Berry Farm - strawberries
    Box 870, Carberry, Manitoba, R0K 0H0. Phone: (204) 834-3297. We're located 6.4 kms west of Carberry on Hwy #1 and 1.4 kms north (NW10-11-15W). Picking starts around July 10th and goes until early August.
    Home-based business. Call for appointment.
  • Saskatoon Acres - Saskatoons and raspberries. 
    R.R.#2, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0. Phone: 204-745-3121. Directions: On farm site (U-Pick) and stores. 

  • Scenic Ridge Berry Farm - Strawberries
    Ashville - Dauphin, MB. Phone: 204-638-9023. Directions: From Dauphin 9 miles west on #5/10, turn south go .5 miles. Follow signs.

  • Scott Creek Berry Farm - Raspberries, Strawberries
    Starbuck, MB. Phone: 204-735-2335. Email drice99@mts.net. Directions: Take PTH 2, 20 km west to Starbuck, drive into Starbuck, then 2 miles west and then .5 miles north.  Pony Cart Rides, Alpaca Petting. Please bring a 4L container or purchase an empty pail for $1.00 or empty basket for $.50.
  • Sonshine Growers - Strawberries and raspberries Sonshine Growers in Niverville is now out of business."
    (UPDATED: May 26, 2011)
    Box 683, Niverville MB, R0A 1E0. Phone: 204-388-4719. Fax: 204-388-6413. Strawberries and raspberries; U-Pick and Pre-Pick. Directions: At the farm site: located on Hwy. 59, 23 km south of the "Mint" in Winnipeg. Corn, rhubarb and pumpkins are also available. Just a short 15 minute drive south of Winnipeg on paved high-way. Tree acres straw-berries and 1/3 acre raspberries. 
  • Stoons n Stuff Saskatoon Berry Farm - saskatoons
    1 mile east of Stonewall at the intersection of Hwy 67 and Summit Road, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0.
    Phone: (204) 467-9846. Email us at: stoons@stoons.ca. Directions: North of Winnipeg on Hwy 7 to Hwy 67. Left on Hwy 67 towards Stonewall for 2 miles then north [right] onto Summit Road. First driveway on left, follow the signs . Comments: We are open July& August. Our hours are: Normally open 8 am to 8 pm during the picking season subject to weather conditions. CALL THE FARM FIRST! 5 acres of Saskatoons [Theissen, Smokey and Northline varieties] and 1 acre Evans Cherries.
  • Thyme in the Country, Fruit and Vegetable Market - U-Pick raspberries -CLOSED - SINCE 2001, ACTUALLY!
    Box 235, Niverville, MB, R0A 1E0.
  • Tully Assiniboine Trail Berry Farm - strawberry, raspberries, seasonal vegetables, pumpkins and gourds
    Box 73A, Marquette, MB,  R0H 0V0. Gary Tully, Phone: 204-353-2453 , Fax: 204-353-2288. Directions: River Lot 161, Hwy. #26, north of Elie. Open daily, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm. U-Pick/We-Pick. Berries and vegetables in season. Straw is also available.
  • Wiebe’s Berries - raspberries, 1/2 acre tomatoes
    Box 254, St. Norbert, MB, R3V 1L6. Phone: 204-261-7811. U-Pick 2 acres raspberries, 1/2 acre tomatoes. 
  • Willow Rock Farms - Strawberries
    Manitou, MB. Phone: 204-242-2006. Directions: From junction of PTH 3 and Pr 244, north 1 mile (1.6 km) to Mile 17N then east 4.25 miles (6.8 km) OR from Jct of PTH 3 and PR 240 north 4 miles (6.4 km) to Mile 17N, west 3.75 miles.
  • Willow View Farm -  Raspberries Saskatoons Strawberries
    Arden, MB. Phone: 204-368-2250. Directions: 3 km east on Hwy 16 from Jct Hwy 352 and 1.5 km south. Also, Greenhouse Tomatoes.

     

Pick-your-own farms in Manitoba, Canada 

This page provides a detailed list of Manitoba, Canada's pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, upickem, pick-it-yourself) farms.  I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!

And if you want simple illustrated, instructions on making and canning many common items, like how to make jam, applesauce, apple butter, spaghetti sauce, salsa, fruit pies, freezing vegetables, putting up peaches, green beans, etc., just click here.

Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

RM of Springfield

  • Deer Meadow Farms - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, beans, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs/spices, pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    67 127 Deacon Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2C2Z2. Phone: 204-222-1824. Email: deermeadowfarms@ymail.com. Open: August through October 31. Directions: Take highway 59 North from Winnipeg, turn east on Garven Rd, after 2 miles, turn north on Deacon Road and follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. zucchini, spaghetti squash, popcorn,. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)

South Eastern Manitoba

  • Penner Pumpkins - Uncovered outdoor market, onions, pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    Gps Coordinates N 49 34.495 W 096 37.319 8 km's North East of Steinbach, Steinbach, MB R5G 1L9. Phone: 1-204-371-5556. Email: shirley@pennerpumpkins.com. Open: Saturdays, from 11 am to 5 pm; Sundays, from 1 pm to 6pm; Thanksgiving Monday, from 11 am to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: GPS Coordinates Steinbach (Clearspring Mall) North on #12 for 3.3km East on #311 for 4.6km (paved road) Watch For Sign At Corner Of #12 & #311 Penner Pumpkins is on the North Side 7 minutes 7.8km Winnipeg (Flood Way) East on #1 for 26.1km South on #12 for 14.4km East on #311 for 4.6km (paved road) Watch For Sign At Corner Of #12 & #311 Penner Pumpkins is on the North Side 40 minutes 48.3km. Click here for a map and directions. The Scare Crow Forest is Open From September 12 pm to October 25, 2009 on weekends for the general public and on weekdays for special events. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. See our website for special packages that includes birthdays, school field trips, youth groups, and corporate parties. Reservations are required. potatoes, gourds, indian corn, corn stalks, dried wheat, dried flowers, fall arrangements,. (UPDATED: September 14, 2009)

South East Near Winnipeg

  • Marg's Strawberry Patch - Certified Organic, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), all produce is certified organically grown, Indoor market, Baked goods, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
    Number 702 Highway 207, Lorette, MB R0A 0Y0. Phone: 204 878-9305. Email: margandg@mts.net. Open: Monday thru Saturday 10am to 6pm Call ahead Sunday by appt. Directions: From Fermor and highway 59 at the Mint, follow Fermor east to highway 207 (traffic lights) Turn right (south) for 6.5 km. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry Honey unpasteurized available end of August. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Children welcome. (UPDATED: July 17, 2011)

Winnepeg / Selkirk / North Perimeter

  • Schwabe Pumpkins - Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), Roadside stand, Farm market, not located on the farm, Uncovered outdoor market, corn (sweet), pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes,
    2728 Henderson Hwy, East St. Paul, MB R1A 4H9. Phone: 204-799-6762. Email: m.schwabe@qkstream.com. Open: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am to 6:00pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Haybales, corn stalks, and gourds. (ADDED: September 05, 2011)

Local Honey Sources:

South East Near Winnipeg

  • Marg's Strawberry Patch - Certified Organic, Honey (retail), Comb honey, Whipped honey, Beeswax candles, Pollen, Other honey products, Tours, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
    Number 702 Highway 207, Lorette, MB R0A 0Y0. Phone: 204 878-9305. Email: margandg@mts.net. Open: Year round. Directions: From Fermor and highway 59 at the Mint, follow Fermor east to highway 207 (traffic lights) Turn right (south) for 6.5 km. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry Honey unpasteurized available end of August. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Children welcome. Certified Organic fruit and vegetables. (UPDATED: July 17, 2011)

Community food festivals:

Pembina Valley

  • Morden Corn & Apple Festival - apples, corn (sweet), produce for sale, produce for sale, parking provide free, gift shop, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, parade, musical entertainment, carnival rides, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info), Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission,
    200 - 379 Stephen Street, Morden, MB R6M 1V1. Phone: 204-823-2676. Fax: 204-822-1625. Email: info@cornandapple.com. Open: The Morden Corn and Apple Festival is held annually on the 4th weekend of August; (August 24, 25, 26, 2012). Directions: Morden, Manitoba is located in south central Manitoba, 75 miles south west of Winnipeg via PTH #3 or PTH #75; or 12 miles north of the U.S. border. Our exact geographical location is Longitude: 98 degrees 6' West Latitude: 49 degrees 11' North. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. It's Fun and It's Free: Free admission, free parking, free hot buttered corn-on-the-cob, free apple cider, free live stage entertainment on 2 stages, free children's events, free historical bus tours, free shuttle bus service. We are famous for the largest Parade in Manitoba. Wonder Shows midway brings out the kid in all (it's not free but it sure is fun. Also enjoy old tyme dancing, a vintage car/Harley Davidson Show 'n Shine, Tractor Pull, Mud Racing, Crafts, vendors, Farmers Market and much more. All features and events can be found on our web site. (UPDATED: October 07, 2011)
Ball home canning kit water bath canner

Home Canning Kits

Features:

  • Everything you need to get started with waterbath canning (fruits,pickles, jams, jellies, salsa, sauces and tomatoes)
  • 21-1/2 qt. enamel water bath canner
  • Funnel, jar lifter, lid lifter, bubble freer spatula
  • Ball Blue Book

This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also s simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if your want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
 


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EHSO.com - Environmental health and safety information and guidance for the home
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