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If you’re in search of discounted seasonal blooms, looking to support local farmers, or simply seeking a summer outdoor adventure, you’re in luck. With over 200 flower farms in Canada cultivating their fields, it’s now easier than ever to discover a farm near you.
Despite many farms remaining closed to the public, pick-your-own locations and farms hosting events have experienced significant growth following the pandemic, largely due to social media. In addition to tours and markets, you can enjoy botanical dyeing workshops and picnics amidst the blooming flowers.
Remember to plan your visit ahead of time as smaller farms often require appointments, and some activities may need tickets. Timing is crucial with seasonal crops, so it’s advisable to check online or call ahead to ensure you catch the flowers in full bloom.
With this in mind, here are 13 beautiful flower farms worth exploring this summer.
Bilston Creek Farm
Victoria
Situated on Vancouver Island, this farm hosts various seasonal events, including the Lavender Festival running from June to mid-August. Visitors can enjoy live music, workshops, a makers’ market, an apple and pear orchard, an apiary, and even book overnight accommodations.
Five Acres Flower Farm
Abbotsford, B.C.
Located just an hour’s drive from downtown Vancouver, this charming farm offers flower-picking workshops from August to October, as well as concerts and wreath-making classes. To witness their dahlias in full bloom, plan your visit for late August or September.
Blooms on 7 Flower Farm
Sherwood Park, Alta.
Situated just a 30-minute drive east of Edmonton, this flower and alpaca farm cultivates over 150 varieties of blooms. Visitors can pick flowers priced by the cup, participate in botanical dyeing workshops, and even join pilates classes next to the alpaca herd.
Fern’s Flowers Garden
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