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U-Pick Farms

Annapolis County

  • Anthony L. Morse/Morse's Farm Ltd. - pumpkins, strawberries, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    114 East Main Street, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0. Phone: (902) 538-8446. Email: morsesfarm@ns.sympatico.ca. Directions: The 5th generation 200acre family farm is located at the east end of the town of Berwick, Kings County, NS. 15 min to our west is CFB Greenwood, and 25 min to our east is the town of Wolfville, home of Acadia University. Open: U-Pick strawberries - open weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm and weekends from 8 am to 5 pm U-Pick strawberries run from mid-June to mid-July. Open daily with special Canada Day weekend deals. Pumpkin season generally runs from mid-late September to the end of October Payment: Cash, only. We grow 20 acres of fresh market/u-pick strawberries along with 35 acres of early market table potatoes. We also grow 3-4 acres of pumkins, and 1-2 acres of mixed vegetables (peas, beans, tomatoes...etc.) A 30 cow 'natural' beef herd manages a certain % of our farm land base, along with the hay crops for feed in rotation.
  • Chipman Farms Ltd. - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pears
    Tupperville, NS. Phone: 902-665-2333 or 902-665-2374. Call for directions
  • G & B Parker Farms Ltd. - strawberries - UPDATE August 5, 2006: The farm is sold and closed!
    Civic # 9798 highway 201 Wilmot or South Farmington, NS. Phone: 902-825-3975. Directions: From Halifax, west on Hwy #101, take exit 17 at Kingston, west on Hwy #1 to Wilmot, turn at intersection and follow signs one half mile. Limited home orders can be arranged, just call ahead. Open: 8 am to 8 pm.
  • Inglis Farm - apples, plums, pears, cherries
    Civic #2611 Tupperville Highway 201, Bridgeton, NS. Phone: 902-665-2427. Directions: 6 miles west of Bridgetown, 10 miles east of Annapolis Royal Facilities/attractions: Farm & orchard tours, old varieties of apples (call ahead); visit Acadian cellar site; tea & coffee on a Century Farmhouse lawn, parking for buses.
  • Inglis Orchard View Farm - apples
    Civic # 2692 Highway 201, Tupperville, NS. Directions: Exit 21, follow signs to Tupperville, 2.2 km past Tupperville sign. Certified organic since 1991, OCIA and NSOGA, sweet cider year round. Phone: 902-665-4005.
  • Razberry Acres - 4 varieties of raspberries
    181 Delusion Road, Margaretsville, NS. Phone: 902-825-1746, Fax: 902-825-2776. Email: dllewis@auracom.comTake Exit 18A off Hwy #101; turn right, turn right onto Route 362, travel approx. 5 km. Turn left onto Delusion Road, travel 2.5 km to site and sign. Prepicked fruit for sale (fresh or frozen) (gooseberries for 2002 season). Tourism attractions in the local area: Cottage Cove Provincial Park (approx. 5 km); MacDonald Museum and Riverside Park in Middleton (approx. 10 km); Waterfront Scenic Tour, Margaretsville (approx. 4 km). Open: mid-July - September 1.
  • Sun Set Acres Farm - UPDATE August 18, 2007: The owner asked for the listing to be removed.
     

Antigonish County

  • Glenhill Farm Ltd.- strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries
    Hwy #7, North Lochaber, NS. Phone: 902-783-2787. Email: staylor@stfx.ca. Directions: 12 miles south of Antigonish on Highway #7 in North Lochaber
    pre-picked fruit sales, roadside stand, fresh fruit desserts, homemade jams. Contact: Sid,
  • Haveracres Farm- strawberries
    318 St. Joseph's Road, St. Joseph's, NS. Phone: 902-863-5763. Directions: Turn right off highway #7 at Gaspereaux Lake. Follow signs to St. Joseph's, turn right at stop sign, farm is 1/2 m beyond. Maple syrup for sale.
  • Taylor Farms - strawberries
    Number 7 Highway, Lochaber, Antigonish, NS B2G 2L3. Phone: 902-783-2530. Directions: 13 miles out Number 7 highway from Antigonish. Second strawberry farm on the left as you come into Lochaber. Our hours are: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm

Canning County

  • Oakview Farm - Apples, peaches, raspberries, strawberries,
    7 Longspell Road, Kingsport, NS B0P 1H0. Phone: 902 582-7454. Fax: same. Email: oakview@xcountry.tv. Directions: Exit 13 from Highway 101, travel to Port Williams and then on to Canning, Highway 221 trough to Kingsport And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in . Open: All week during picking season from 8 am to 8 pm We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. We have free run brown eggs available at the farm.

Cape Breton County

  • Quinn's Strawberry U-Pick - strawberries
    MacIntosh Road, Millville, NS. Phone/, Fax: 902-674-2517. Directions: Turn off the TCH at exit 16, take the fourth lane (MacIntosh Road), follow it for one quarter mile to the U-Pick. Washrooms.
  • Rendell's Farm - strawberries, pumpkins
    95 Millcreek Road, Point Aconi, NS. Phone: 902-736-1547 or 902-736-3118, Fax: 902-736-0623. Email: crendell@ns.sympatico.ca  Celtic Country Market with home baking, crafts, fruits & vegetables, ice cream, Open: 7 am to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

Colchester County

  • Barb's Berries - strawberries
    #135 Onslow Mountain Road, Onslow, NS. Phone/, Fax: 902-662-2212. Email: swinks@tru.eastlink.ca . Directions: Take Exit 14A off hwy. 102, turn left follow road through Onslow. Turn right onto Crowes Mills Road go to end, turn off left onto Onslow Mtn Road. Farm on right about 1/4 of mile.  pre-picked orders taken every day, washroom facility, play area for children, picnic tables.
  • Folly Mountain Christmas Trees & Blueberries- Pesticide free strawberries
    Masstown, NS. Phone: 902-662-3003. Cell: 902-899-5602. Directions: Exit #12 off Hwy.104, or directly off Hwy. #2 in Masstown, straight ahead from exit. See sign from exit.Masstown Motel is only 1/4 mi from the U-pick.  pre-picked strawberries and blueberries, Senator Dunlop heirloom plants are available for U-pick also.  View of Bay, frog pond and walking path.
  • Millen Farms Ltd. U-Pick - strawberries
    80 Little Dyke Road, Glenholme, NS. Phone: 902-662-3848, Fax: 902-662-2891. Email: acmillen@istar.ca  .Directions: TCH 104, exit 12, turn right. Go past Maritime Auto Salvage & over bridge. Take the first road on left (To Bass River). Take second left to Little Dyke. Watch for signs. Note, August 20, 2007: A visitor writes: "It is a large commercial operation with U pick strawberries also. Very very good quality berries very professional operation. Plants are loaded with berries and there are no weeds "
  • RiverBreeze Farm Market & Mega Maze Ltd. - corn (sweet), pumpkins, strawberries
    660 Onslow Road, Truro, NS b2n 5b3. Phone: 902-895-6541. Fax: 902-895-5727. Email us at: riverbreeze@tru.eastlink.ca. Directions: Printable directions available on website . We are open July, September, October. Our hours are: Strawberries Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm Sweet corn Call 902-895-6541 for picking hours Pumpkins Weekends late September thru October 12noon-4pm Strawberries Late June- July 20 Corn August 25- September 20 Farm Market open year round 7 days a week featuring naturally grown beef, fresh pies, turduckens, ice cream, deli and more Atlantic Canada's largest Agri-tainment destination, complete with mega corn maze, kids rides, bee observation hives , free scoop of ice cream in store if you solve the maze, hay wagon rides, kids excavator pit, pig races, petting zoo, concessions and much, much more
  • Terry's Berries - strawberries
    Bass River, NS. Phone: 902-647-2085, Fax: 902-647-2426. Email: terridifarms@ns.sympatico.ca. Directions: From Truro & points east & south, take Exit 12 off TCH 104, turn right to route 2 north. Follow to Bass River, take second right past Fire Hall and follow signs. From Amherst & points west, take Exit 10 off TCH 104, turn right. At Great Village turn right, then in Bass River, take second right past Fire Hall and follow signs. Pre-picked strawberries if ordered via phone 24 hours. , Open: Please call info line 902-647-2085.
  • McCully's Blueberries - cultivated low-bush blueberries
    Great Village, NS. Phone: 902-668-2403. Email: the.mccullys@ns.sympatico. Directions: Take Exit #10 off Hwy. #104 to Great Village. House #807 on #2. Watch for large sign. Open: July 25 - August 3.
  • Rushtons Raspberries U-Pick - raspberries, prepicked produce
    Debert Beach Road, Lower Debert , NS B2N 5A9. Phone: 902-897-6645. Email us at: wrushton@tru.eastlink.ca. Directions: We are located 2kms from the Masstown Market. Take exit 12 off the TC hwy 104,turn right onto Glenhome Loop drive 1 km, turn left at Debert Beach Road (across from Elm River Park Campground) and follow signs to field . We are open July, August. Our hours are: Open 8:00 am daily till dusk U-pick is open for last week of July through most of August weather permitting Payment: Cash, only.

Cumberland County

  • Country Delights Farm - raspberries, large variety of apple varieties (mid-August - November), plums, goosberries, currants and tentatively strawberries
    #2859 Malagash Road, Wallace, NS. Phone: 902-257-2981. Directions: Hwy 6 west from Tatamagouche, first turn right after crossing the Dewar River (co line), 5 km along Shore Road. Hwy 6 east from Wallace, 2nd turn left to Jost Winery, 5 km as above. Facilities/attractions: bee hives and views. Petting Zoo.
  • Knol Farms Ltd. - strawberries
    2019 Wyvern Road, Collingwood, NS B0M 1E0. Phone: 902-686-3839. Email us at: info@knolfarms.com . Directions: The main office is at 2019 Wyvern Road in River Philip, Nova Scotia. The field is located 7 km past the office on the Wyvern Road. Stay on the main road and the berry field is on the right hand side. If you reach the dirt road, you have gone a little bit too far. . We are open July. Our hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 12pm & 5pm to 9pm Saturday, 8 am to 12pm Strawberries - July 10th -> July 30th Visit our website for more information on the company and click here for a map.  The map shows direction to the main office and plant .

Halifax County

  • Scotia Northern Route Shipping Ltd. - UPDATE August 5, 2006: no longer offering blueberries

Hants County

  • Barneybrook Farms Limited - raspberries, restrooms, picnic area
    280 MacDonald Road, Hardwoodlands Hants County, Milford Station, NS B0N 1Y0. Phone: 902-758-2167. Fax: 902-758-2169. Email us at: wm.versteeg@xplornet.com. Directions: Exit # 9 off the 102 , take the #14, go 2.7 kms towards Windsor; That would be turning left at the exit if coming from Halifax and right off the exit if coming from Truro; We are 2.7 kms from the exit, you will see a big blue tractor dealership called Scothorn Farms on your right , its a New Holland dealership - Immediately past this is our road; We have a farm sign at the end of our road that meets the #14 - We are located down this dirt road, it is a mile long and once at the mailboxes keep left, go past the big white house and follow the road to the field, its about .25km past the white house, You will see the field and our raspberry barn - Parking is available behind our barn. . We are open July, August. Our hours are: Monday-Saturday 9AM-3PM and 6PM-8PM . Closed on Sundays. Usually opening mid July ( but check ahead to see if we are open yet for picking) Hours of operation are 9AM - 3PM and 6PM - 8PM Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays. We do U-Pick and We pick. You may place an order or call ahead to see if we have prepicked berries available. Our season usually lasts until mid August , but we suggest to call ahead and see if we are open. Another number to call is 902-758-5062/5178. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Cochrane's Strawberry U-Pick  - strawberries and raspberries
    Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.  Phone: 902-757-2643. They have 12 acres strawberries and 1.1 acres of raspberries!
  • Daniel's U-Pick - apples, pears, plums, pumpkins
    #4473 Chester Road, Mt. Martock, NS. Phone: 902-798-0684; toll free from HRM only - 866-6666 798-0684, Fax: 902-798-0543 (phone ahead first). Directions: Route 14, 1 mile before Mt. Martock. Open: Only September & Oct, 10 am to 6 pm. Pre-picked apples, pears, plums, jams & jellies, pumpkins, squash, sweet apple cider, deer apples. Facilities/attractions: wagon rides, orchard tours by appointment only (September & Oct.),
  • Oak Grove Farm "Cochrane's U-Pick" - strawberries, raspberries
    #102 Chambers Road, Newport. Phone: 902-757-2643. Directions: From Halifax take Exit 4 off the 101 and follow the signs. Facilities/attractions: livestock viewing, small barnyard animals and waterfowl
    Tourism attractions in the local area: Smiley's Park (swimming & picknic tables) - 4 km; Newport Landing Boat Building Wharf & Museum - 4 km.
  • Rainbow Farms Ltd. - strawberries - NO LONGER A PYO - PREPICKED ONLY
    Only 1 hour from downtown Halifax. Call ahead to check for availability and which field will be open.1. Exit #8 off Hwy 102, turn towards Windsor, proceed 7 km. At stop sign turn left for 18 km. Watch for signs. 2. Exit #2 off Hwy 101; follow Route 354 to Upper Rawdon (37 km). Watch for signs. Contact: Ruth Paige/Barbara Hagell, Phone: 902-632-2548, 1-800-263-0075, Fax: 902-632-2434. Email: bud@rainbowfarms.ns.ca  .
  • Telder Berry Farm & Winery - they are closed permanently as of December 31, 2004.

Kings County

  • Between the Bushes/Blueberry Acres - high-bush blueberries
    1225 Middle Dyke Road, Sheffield Mills, Nova Scotia. Phone: 902-582-1445, Fax: 902-582-3676. Email: nova.agri@novaagri.com. Directions: Take exit 12 off 101, head North, straight through 2 sets of lights and 2 stop signs. At second stop sign turn left, take a quick right. Located on left hand side.  restaurant, scenic patio overlooking a panorama of colorful blueberry bushes, blueberry & cranberry giftware, fish pond, picnic area. At Between the Bushes restaurant enjoy the view and be delighted by our chef's culinary skills using local ingredients. Restaurant phone 902-582-3648, U-Pick 902-582-1482.
  • Bob Ansems U-Pick - strawberries, raspberries
    1949 Lakewood Road, Steam Mill. Phone: 902-679-0757. Email: bob.ansems@xcountry.tv. Directions: North of Kentville on Hwy. 359, turn right on Lakewood Rd at flashing light. Watch for signs. pre-picked strawberries by request, wholesale orders, pre-picked corn, washroom facilities, Open: 8 am to  8 pm.
  • Boates Vinegar & U-Pick - apples & pears
    432 Bligh Road. . Contact: Brian or Keith Boates, Phone: 902-678-7671, Fax: 902-678-0771. Email: kb@xcountry.tv  .
  • Bosveld's Fruit Farm - strawberries, hot house tomatoes and English cucumbers
    Centreville (north of Kentville), NS. Phone: 902-678-8767, Fax: 902-678-1257. Directions: route 221 west to Lakeville General Store, north by store on Lamont Road. See sign.
  • Dempsey Corner Orchards - Apples, blueberries, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), currants (red and black), grapes, onions, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    2717 Route 221, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0. Email us at: dempseycornerorchards@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Directions: Just north of exit 16 in the Annapolis Valley and follow the bright pink signs. Our hours are: 10 to 6 7 days per week Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Elderkin's Farm Market and U-Pick - strawberries, apples, pears, pumpkins, Trout
    #10362 Hwy #1, Greenwich., NS. Phone: 902-542-7198, Fax: 902-542-3842. Email: elderkinsapples@accesswave.ca  .Directions: Take exit 11 off Hwy 101, keep right to wolfville. full line farm market, Scotsburn ice cream, sweet & hard cider, bakery items made from scratch with no additives or preservatives, crafts, gifts, fruit trees, perennials and shrubs for sale, adopt-a -tree. Facilities/attractions: blossom tours, wagon rides, fish pond, farm animals, picnic tables and the best view in the Valley with a pleasant walk. Contact: Peter Elderkin,
  • Embree's U-Pick - strawberries
    1039 Belcher Street, Exit 11. Directions: Follow signs to Port Williams, turn left right after bridge. Drive 2 km to the farm. Contact: Blair or Carol Embree, Phone: 902-542-3456. Email: bembree@ns.sympatico.ca 
  • Foote Family Farm - apples, pears, plums, pumpkins
    1972 Woodville Road, Woodville, NS. Phone: 902-678-4371, Fax: 902-678-1375. Email: trina@footefamilyfarm.com. Directions: north of Highway 221 at Woodville. honey, apple cider, beekeeping supplies, walking trail, picnic area.
  • Fuller Brothers Farm - apples, pears, plums, pumpkins
    Avonport, NS. Phone: 902-542-1825, Fax: 902-542-0613. Email: jk.fuller@ns.sympatico.ca. Directions: Turn left at Exit 9 off 101, follow signs for 1 mile, 40 minutes from metro. washroom facilities, pre-picked apples, pears, plums, peaches, pumpkins.
  • Gates U-Pick - apples (Cortland, Macs, Gravs, Red Delicious, Spy, Nova Mac, Mira, Prima just to name a few varieties), pears, pumpkins
    1263 Starr's Point Road, Port Williams, NS. Phone: 902-542-9340, Fax: 902-542-1656. Directions: Take exit 11 off 101 Hwy at Old Orchard Inn, follow signs to Port Williams. pre-picked fruit and a no-spray section, school buses welcome, free wagon rides, picnic tables, ducks and geese on ponds. Open: 9 am to 6 p.m., September 1-October 30.
  • Harry Morse's U-Pick - strawberries
    RR#2, Berwick, NS. Phone: 902-538-9389, Fax: 902-538-1443. Directions: Take Exit 15 off Highway 101. Turn North towards Somerset. Turn left at flashing light. Watch for signs. Wheaton's Christmas Tree Farm nearby.
  • Kennie's Strawberry Farm - strawberries: Wholesale, Retail and U-Pick
    1164 Upper Church Street, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7. Phone: 902-678-5262. Email us at: kennie@ns.sympatico.ca. Directions: Exit Hwy#12 off 101,turn toward New Minas, go straight through 2 sets of lights until you come to Chipman Corner. Follow signs. . We are open June, July. Our hours are: Mon -Fri: 8 am -1 pm daily Weekend & holidays 8 am -5pm Payment: Cash, only. We are never picked out. We guarantee fresh fruit during the entire season. We also have 3 sites where we will be set up to do roadside sales for those who don't want to pick their own. Daily fresh picked strawberries will be delivered to the following locations: Hours will be from approx 10 am -5 pm. #1 location: Rockingham Community Centre, 199 Bedford Hwy, Halifax #2 location: Walker's Livestock Feed&Supplies, 1397 Cole Hbr Road, Dartmouth. #3 location: Petro-Can Service Centre, Commercial St, New Minas.
  • Noggins Corner Farm Ltd. - Corn Maze, Barnyard Adventure, U-Pick pumpkins, apples and flowers.
    10009 Hwy #1, Greenwich, Nova Scotia, Canada. Phone: 902-542-5515. Directions: Exit 11 off Hwy 101, proceed to bottom of the hill, look for large Farm Market sign on the roof, turn left on Hwy # 1. Noggins Corner Farm is about 500 yd down the road on your right. Open: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Historic walking trails. Admission; adults $5.00,
    children (5 - 15) $4.00, under 5 free. Come visit our farm market featuring Valley grown farm, fresh produce including, peaches, pears, over 30 varieties of apples, sweet corn, squash and all sizes of pumpkins.
  • Oakview Farm - apples, free range eggs, strawberries (non-sprayed), raspberries (non-sprayed), peaches (non-sprayed)
    7 Longspell Road, outside Canning, NS. Phone/Fax: 902-582-7454. Email: oakview@xcountry.tv. We now are offering a non-spray peach u pick during the month of September!
  • Reimer Gardens - raspberries
    2121 Black Rock Road, Waterville, Kings Co., NS B0P1V. Phone: 902-538-9319. Directions: From Halifax: Exit 14 off Hwy 101, west on Hwy #1, proceed to Waterville. Turn right on Black Rock Road. Proceed 3 km north. From Yarmouth: Exit 15 off Hwy 101, through Town of Berwick to Hwy #1. East on Hwy #1 to Waterville. Turn left on Black Rock Road. Proceed 3 km north. . We are open July, August. Our hours are: Monday-Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm Late July to Mid August. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Starr's Point Strawberry U-Pick - UPDATE June 21, 2006: No longer in business - closed strawberries, pumpkins, vegetables, apples
    Starr's Point Road, Wolfville, NS. Phone 902-542-7376. Directions: Exit 11 off Hwy 101 to Wolfville, follow signs to Port Williams & Prescott House. At overhead flashing light turn right onto Starr's Point Road. Drive for 3 km to our U-Pick. Opposite Prescott House. Open: daily.
  • Stonehenge Farm - strawberries, apples
    2380 Harmony Road, Aylesford. Phone: 902-847-9146. Email: r.t.johnson@ns.sympatico.ca Directions: Exit 16 off Hwy 101, south 7 km on Victoria Road, Left at Harmony Road sign. adopt your own apples tree with certificate and tree sign. Tourism attractions in the local area: Oaklawn Farm Zoo - 4 km.
  • Webster Farms Ltd. - U-Pick Strawberries (late June-July); U-Pick Raspberries (late July-early August)
    5859 Hwy #1, Box 84, Cambridge, Nova Scotia B0P 1G0. Phone: 902-538-9492;1-800-507-8844, Fax: 902-538-7662. Email: office@websterfarms.ca. Directions: Take Exit 14 off 101 Hwy, 7 km to the west on old #1 Hwy; Exit 15 off 101 Hwy, south through Berwick, then 10 km east on old #1 Hwy. Open: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. daily as crop availability allows. 2006 prices: Strawberry Prices - $1.25/quart in your boxes; Raspberry Prices - $1.75/pint or $3.30/quart in your boxes. Pint boxes and flats, quart boxes and flats available to purchase.,
  • Willowbank U-Pick Farm - apples, pumpkins, raspberries
    110 Starrs Point Loop Nova Scotia, Port Williams, Nova Scotia B0P1T. Phone: 902-542-9153. Email: upickfarm@hotmail.com. Directions: Take exit 11 from highway 101. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and go straight through at the light. Continue into Port Williams. At the flashing yellow light turn right on to Starrs Point Road. Follow Starrs Point road to the very end and then turn right. Or simple follow the signs to the Prescott House and Willowbank Farm. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily from 9:ooam to approximately 5:30pm Payment: Cash, only.

Lunenburg County

  • Hackmatack Farm Blueberry & Raspberry U-Pick - raspberries and blueberries
    813 Walburne Road, Newburne, RR#3, Mahone Bay. Facilities/attractions: winery tours of Lunenburg County Winery. Open: 9-9, 7 days a week, mid-July - Oct. Contact: Heather Sanft, Phone: 902-644-2415, Fax: 902-644-3614. Email: winery@istar.ca  .
  • Indian Garden Farm - This farm has upicks and wagon rides and farm tours in late September. Does anyone know what else they offer?
    15401 Hwy 3, Hebbville, Nova Scotia. Directions: located off Highway #3 down the hill from the cemetery. 
  • Ray Hebb's U-Pick - strawberries UPDATE February 2006: Due to ill health, Ray won't be able to offer pyo strawberries this year.  Keep him in your prayers!
    174 Fancy Lake Road, Bridgewater Turn left on Hwy 3, west from Bridgewater. Across from Steward Hebb's Greenhouses. Contact: Raymond Hebb, Phone: 902-543-3743.
  • Terra Beata Cranberry Farm - The farm grows “Stevens” cranberries, the largest, highest yielding variety around, so you can fill a 4 lb pail in under 45 minutes without even moving.
    161 Monk Point Road, Heckman's Island RR1, Lunenburg, NA, B0J 2C0. Phone: 902-634-4435. Email us at: terra.beata@ns.sympatico.ca. The Cranberry U-Pick opens on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend (the Thursday, before) and is open from 11am to 4pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through October, weather permitting. The Bog Store is open from Canadian Thanksgiving to Christmas (Th/Fri/Sat, 11-4), with pre-bagged berries and farm-made cranberry preserves. On Open Farm Day in September, the farm opens for free guided walking tours, educational displays, and plenty of complimentary cranberry refreshments. See how cranberries are grown and tour the processing facility.

Pictou County

  • Fultons U-Pick Strawberries - strawberries
    1643 Shore Road, Merigomish, NS. Phone: 902-926-2577, Fax: 902-926-2573. Email: faf@nsis.com. Directions: on Rte 245, 8 km east of Exit 27, rte 104. Pre-picked berries from cooler, ice cream, pop, children welcome, 2 km walking trail on farm, scenic views, on Merigomish Harbour.
  • Levo's Raspberry U-Pick - raspberries
    819 Greenhill Road, NS. Phone: 902-396-4590. Email: levo@nsis.com. Directions: Exit 20 from Hwy 104, follow signs. trees, shrubs, perennials for sale.
  • Mountain Farm U-Pick- strawberries
    901 Mountain Road, River John, NS. Phone: 902-351-2821. Directions: 5 kms up the Mountain Road from Rte 6, or 7 kms down the Mountain Road from Rte. 326. Follow signs. Fruit picked to order, sheep & cattle grazing.

Shelburne County

  • Lore's Strawberry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb, peas, beet greens
    5505 Upper Clyde Road, Clyde River, NS. Phone: 902-875-2102. Email: jacklore@auracom.com. Directions: Exit from Hwy 103 at Clyde River, 30 km up the Upper Clyde Road. Open: 8 am to 8 pm.  Pre-picked fruit & vegetables (peas, beet greens) and recipe booklets, bird watching.

Yarmouth County

  • Moods Mill Farm - strawberries
     Mood Road, NS.  Phone: 902-742-6054, 902-740-0844, 902-740-0826. Directions: farm is at Mood Road, one quarter mile from Saunders (Braemar) Road, on the same road as Ellenwood Park.
  • Riverview Produce Farms - strawberries
    157 Wilson Road, Canaan, NS.  Phone: 902-648-0133. Open: canteen open June until Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to dark. Produce canteen, 184 Wilson Road, our farm berries and vegetables,  .

Miscellaneous:

  • Terra Beata Cranberries - other berries
    161 Monk Point Road Heckman's Island, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0. Phone: (902) 634-4435. Fax: (902) 634-4435. Email us at: terra.beata@ns.sympatico.ca. Directions: Drive from Lunenburg toward Blue Rocks. After 1 mile, turn left on Heckman's Island Road. After 1 mile, cross small bridge, drive one quarter mile, turn right on Monk Point Road. Farm is on left after one quarter mile. . We are open October, November, December. Our hours are: Thursday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm. U-pick cranberries available from Thanksgiving to the end of October. Farm store open Thanksgiving to Christmas with fresh berries and Cranberry Kitchen preserves. Frozen berries available year-round (call ahead Jan.-Sept.).
  • Terry Taylor Farms - strawberries
    RR#5 , Antigonish, NS B2G 2L3. Phone: (902)783-2530. Directions: 12.5 miles south of the town of Antigonish travelling on highway #7. It is the second strawberry farm on the left as you enter Lochaber. . We are open July. Our hours are: Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 pm. (weather and crop permitting). The strawberry season is usually, depending on weather, operational during the month of July.


Pick-your-own farms in Nova Scotia, Canada 

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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.  

Home Canning Kits

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 and lids (and the jars are reusable). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
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This page was updated on 10-May-2008


Remember to ALWAYS call the farm or orchard BEFORE you go - weather, heavy picking and business conditions can always affect their hours and crops!

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