With over 200 flower farms scattered across Canada, there are numerous opportunities to indulge in the beauty of seasonal blooms and support local growers. While not all farms are open to the public, the pick-your-own spots and event-hosting farms have thrived, especially post-pandemic and with the help of social media promotions.
To make the most of your visit, it’s advisable to plan ahead as many smaller farms operate by appointment only and some activities may require tickets. Checking online or contacting the farms in advance to inquire about the current blooms is crucial.
Here are 13 remarkable flower farms worth exploring this summer:
1. Bilston Creek Farm in Victoria, British Columbia, offers a Lavender Festival from June to mid-August with live music, workshops, and a makers’ market.
2. Five Acres Flower Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., provides flower-picking workshops, concerts, and wreath-making classes from August to October.
3. Blooms on 7 Flower Farm in Sherwood Park, Alberta, offers over 150 flower varieties and hosts botanical-dyeing workshops and pilates classes.
4. Fern’s Flowers Garden in Edmonton, Alberta, features U-pick zinnias, marigolds, and gladioli on the scenic North Saskatchewan River.
5. Boho Flower Farm in Strongfield, Saskatchewan, offers ticketed flower picking and unique experiences like sip-and-snip evenings and date-night packages.
6. Miss Millie’s Flower Farm in St. François Xavier, Manitoba, cultivates over 200 flower types and welcomes visitors for flower-picking, dog-friendly days, and cake picnics.
7. Heritage Blooms in Norwood, Ontario, opens in mid-July and showcases dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers, along with bouquet-making workshops.
8. Country Cut Flowers in Newmarket, Ontario, allows visitors to pick their own tulips, peonies, and dahlias and offers various crafting events.
9. RePlanted Farm & Florals in Deep River, Ontario, specializes in tulips, peonies, dahlias, and organic vegetables, featuring workshops and themed dinners.
10. La Maison Lavande in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, opens for lavender season in late June, offering picnics, walking paths, and yoga classes in the lavender fields.
11. Sharp Brook Flower Farm in Lower Millstream, New Brunswick, grows over 50 flower varieties and allows visitors to pick their own stems or purchase ready-made bouquets.
12. Just Bloom Flower Farm in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, features pre-ordered bouquets at their shop and U-pick gardens for visitors to enjoy.
13. Island Lavender Distillery in St. Catherines, Prince Edward Island, offers English and French lavender varieties for visitors to harvest in July.
Exploring these flower farms can be a delightful way to immerse yourself in nature and experience the beauty of blooming fields this summer.