It’s berry season in BC and local farms will soon open up for u-pick so you can literally get your hands on all the berries you’re craving.
There are plenty of spots throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland where you can go out into the fields and pick a variety of local berries, from strawberries to raspberries to blueberries. The prices for u-pick berries are generally far better than what you’ll find in a grocery store, plus gathering berries yourself is a great summer activity.
Ready those berry pie recipes and make room in your freezer, because chances are you’ll be bringing home a bushel-full.
So grab a basket (or a bucket!), and a sunhat, and head out for one of the most summery of activities at our top picks for berry picking this season.
What: Bumbleberry Farms will open for the season on Saturday, June 22.
Time: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Where: 31580 Huntingdon Road, Abbotsford
Phone: 604-835-3416
What: Emma Lea Farms will have berries available for picking daily starting June 13
Time: U-pick fields daily from 8 am to 6 pm; Farm Market open daily from 8 am to 7 pm
Where: 2727 Westham Island Road, Ladner
Phone: 604-946-8216
What: Mann Farms will soon have u-pick for strawberry season available. Check online for updates.
Where: 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Phone: 604-864-5723
What: Willem’s Berry Farm offers strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for u-pick, with fresh and frozen sales upon availability
Time: Check their social media for the latest updates on u-pick dates
Where: 33736 Vye Road, Abbotsford
Phone: 604-864-1149
What: Surrey Farms will soon be open from strawberry u-pick, check Instagram for updates
Time: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm (weather permitting).
Where: 4981 King George Boulevard; 5180 152nd Street, Surrey
Phone: 604-574-1390
What: Krause Berry Farms has now opened its u-pick strawberry fields, with raspberry u-pick opening soon.
Time: Time will vary based on day and condition. Check Instagram for daily updates
Where: 6179 248th Street, Langley City
Phone: 604-856-5757
What: Driediger Farms will open soon for blackberry and raspberry u-pick. Check their Instagram for updates.
Where: 72nd Avenue, Langley
Phone: 604-888-1665
What: U-pick for blueberries and raspberries will start in July and run until August.
Where: 12689 203rd Street, Maple Ridge
Phone: 604-465-3359
What: Klassen Farms u-pick blueberry fields will be open from July to August
Where: 51211 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack
Phone: 604-845-0678
With files from Daily Hive staff, Alex Missick, Negin Nia, Marco Ovies, and Daryn Wright