Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in South Ottawa, Ontario? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in South 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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!
South Ottawa, Ontario U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Leeds and Grenville (Athens, Brockville, Elgin, Kemptville, Lansdowne, Odgensburg)
- Halls Apple
Market - apples
2930 2nd Concession Rd, Brockville, ON K6V 5T1. Phone: 613-342-6320. Email: iinfo@hallsapplemarket.com. Open: Store Hours: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm All Year And Sundays April 1 to Christmas Day. Directions: GPS Coordinates are N44 degrees 37'59.26″ W75 degrees 39'22.98″; From Ottawa: Take the 416 South to the 401 West. Take the Maitland Rd. Exit #705. Turn left (west) onto 2nd Concession at the end of the off-ramp. Go 3km and look for the farm on the right. Pick Your Own apples is available from mid August until picking is finished in October. Bring your camera and a picnic lunch as we have picnic tables and a childrens playground. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Typical Harvest Timing of Apples:
Tour buses and School Buses are welcome, there is ample parking. Please call ahead for information about guided tours of our working apple farm.. (ADDED: July 02, 2018, JBS)August September October Yellow Transparent McIntosh Empire Melba Cortland Red Delicious Paula Red Royal Gala Golden Russet Jersey Mac Snow Northern Spy Lobo Honey Crisp Tolman Sweets Sunrise Spartan Bancroft Crabapples Clapps Pears Crispin Eenie Pears Flemish Pears Ida Red
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Tincap Berry Farm - peas, raspberries (red), strawberries,
tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area
4035 County Road 29, Brockville, ON K6V 5T4. Phone: 613-345-3096. Email: ridentz@tincapberryfarm.ca. Open: Monday - Saturday In Strawberry and Raspberry Season Only 7am to 8pm. Directions: Just 5-10 minutes North off the 401 on Highway 29. Though the lights at Tincap on the right hand side (coming from Brockville). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque, Debit cards. Each week brings new variety to the market as different fruits and vegetables come into season. From asparagus and juicy strawberries, to fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, and crisp fall apples, you will be able to savor the flavors of the season. We look forward to serving you. Find us on Saturday mornings at the Brockville Farmers Market. During Strawberry season find us at our stands in the parking lots of both the Brockville and Prescott Giant Tiger locations. Call us for availability and other location information today!. Typical harvest dates are:
Mid-June to Mid-July:
Strawberries - Pick-your-own or fresh picked available.
Peas - Pick-your-own green or sugar snaps. The season usually runs three weeks. "Fall" strawberries available from mid-July until frost.
July
Raspberries - Pick-your-own or fresh picked. The season usually runs two-three weeks.
Already harvested Pumpkins - We have a wide variety of squash, pie pumpkins, carving pumpkins and decorative gourds.(UPDATED: July 02, 2018, JBS)
Ottawa (South Ottawa)
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Foster Family Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
2132 Lockhead Road, North Gower, ON K0A2T0. Phone: 613-489-1893. Fax: n/a. Email: info@FosterFamilyFarm.ca. Open: Monday to Friday 6am to 7pm, Saturday 6am to 6pm, Sunday CLOSED, For Strawberry season. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Approximately Strawberries picking will start June 20th;. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. -
Kings Creek Trees and Ornamentals - flowers, herbs or spices,
lavender, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your
location (call for info)
427 Kings Creek Road, Rr3, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0. Phone: 613 253 4126. Fax: 613 253 4126. Email: kingscreektrees@aol.com. Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 7pm, year round. Directions: 17 kms west of the town of Richmond, Ontario, just off highway 10. See our website for map and further directions, or email us for specific directions. Pre Christmas workshops every weekend from mid November until the weekend before Christmas. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. - Log Cabin Orchard - apples, pumpkins, hayrides, we also have pie pumpkins
6121 Cabin Road, Osgoode, ON. Phone: 613-826-5081. Email: yazmin@LogCabinOrchard.ca. Open: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to dark. The Cabin, for which the property is named, was the original homestead of Clarke Moses, an Irish immigrant who settled the farm in the early 1800's. The Log Cabin orchard now serves as a unique shop offering country gifts, baked goods, jams & jellies, home made frozen meals, farm fresh apples and produce. In the Cabin you find a wonderful little craft shop decked out with Christmas ideas, warm apple cider on the cook stove and fresh out from the oven apple pies. Our One Acre Pick your Own Pumpkin with Jack o Lanterns, Pie Pumpkins, Specialty Pumpkins & Gourds. Free Parking, Free Wagon Hay Rides! The perfect spot for your Fall Family Photos. Our farm shop is open daily all year long and No Admission Fee makes the Log Cabin Apple Orchard a great way to spend the day picking apples. - Merivale Road Gardens - Pick your own strawberries
2110 Merivale Road, Nepean, ON. Phone: 613 226-5378. Directions: 2 km south of Hunt Club Road. Just outside of Ottawa. -
Millers' Farm and Market -
pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries
1121 Cindy Hill Cres., Manotick, ON K4M 1E7. Phone: 613-692-2607. Open: daily from early July to October 31, 9 am to 6 pm; weekends close at 5 pm. Directions: South on Prince of Wales Dr. Turn left at lights onto Rideau Valley Dr. Go through Manotick. Farm is 5 km south of town on right side #6158. We also have fresh picked beans, corn, currants, flowers, gooseberries, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, tomatoes. (ADDED: June 10, 2014X) -
Ovens Farm
- UPDATE for 2018, they closed permanently last year
4205 Nixon Drive, Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0. The Ovens retired after 38 years, click here for the news story. - Purple Cow Strawberry Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins.
1439 Sale Barn Road, Greely, ON. Phone: 613-821-1345. Fax: 613-232-4013. Directions: Bank street south to Parkway Road East on Parkway. Corner of Parkway & Sale Barn Road. -
Rideau Pines Farm - asparagus, beans, beets, cucumbers,
currants (red and black), eggplant (aubergine), gooseberries, melons,
onions, peas, peppers, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash,
strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables
5714 4th Line Road, North Gower, ON K0A 2T0. Phone: 613-489-3601. Email: jvdberg@magma.ca. Directions: 5 Minutes South of Barrhaven just west of #416, take bankfield/Brophy road to 4th Line rd- between Manotick and Richmond . Open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 6 pm Sunday noon to 6 pm. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
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