Krause Berry Farms. Photo: Destination BC/Hubert Kang
Get in touch with where your food comes from by going berry picking. There are 11 U-pick farms near Vancouver where you can harvest your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and lots more.
U-Pick Berry Farm Tips
- Dress for the weather. Berry farms are open rain or shine so pack accordingly. Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, and water for sunny days and a rain jacket and rain boots for wet days.
- Know what’s in season. Strawberries are usually available in June and early July. Raspberries are ripe in late June and early July. Blackberries and blueberries are ready in July and early August. Call ahead or check farm websites for up-to-date availability.
- Visit farm websites to find out if you can bring your own containers or if you must use provided containers.
- These are working farms – dogs aren’t allowed.
- Freshly picked berries are best kept in the refrigerator and eaten immediately. You can also freeze them to eat later in the year.
Emma Lea Farms, Delta
This family farm is located on quiet Westham Island near Ladner. They have a farm market with lots of fresh fruits and veggies too. Don’t miss their ice cream!
Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries, tayberries, black currants, blackberries, and blueberries available fresh and U-pick.
Location: 2727 Westham Island Road, Delta
More info: Emma Lea Farms
Surrey Farms, Surrey
In addition to U-pick fields, this South Surrey farm has two farm stands selling their berries as well as fresh Okanagan produce.
Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are available fresh and U-pick.
Location: 5180 152 Street, and 4981 King George Blvd, Surrey
More info: Surrey Farms
Krause Berry Farm, Langley
Krause Berry Farm started with berries, but now they have so much more. Shop for produce and locally made items like jelly at The Porch Market. Treat yourself to a waffle with berries at the Waffle Bar. Or try some wine at the Estate Winery.
Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries available fresh, frozen, and U-pick.
Location: 6179 248th Street, Langley
More info: Krause Berry Farm
Krause Berry Farms in Langley. Photo: Destination BC/Albert Normandin
Driediger Farms, Langley
The Driediger family has been growing and selling berries in Langley since the 1960s. They grow several different types of berries across 160 acres of land and have an Environmental Farm Plan to reduce their impact.
Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, red currants, and raspberries available fresh and U-pick.
Location: 23823 72 Ave, Langley
More info: Driediger Farms
Maan Farms, Abbotsford
Make a day of it at Abbotsford’s Maan farms. They have wine tasting, goats to feed, and a family-friendly Barnyard Adventureland. And of course, lots and lots of berries to pick.
Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries available fresh or U-pick. Note: Advance booking is recommended for U-pick.
Location: 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
More info: Maan Farms
Bumbleberry Farms, Abbotsford
This family-run farm has been growing strawberries since 1969. They have raised strawberry beds so you won’t have to bend over to pick!
Berries: Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries available fresh, frozen, or U-pick.
Location: 31580 Huntingdon Road, Abbotsford
More info: Bumbleberry Farms
Photo: Farsai Chaiklngamdee/Unsplash
Blueberry Junction, Abbotsford
This Abbotsford blueberry farm isn’t certified organic, but they do have “no-spray” fields that use organic sprays during the growing season.
Berries: Blueberries available fresh, frozen, or U-pick.
Location: 28473 Huntingdon Rd, Abbotsford
More info: Blueberry Junction
Willems Berry Farm, Abbotsford
The Willems family has grown raspberries on this farm since the 1940s. These days they offer strawberries and blueberries too, along with fresh-cut flowers.
Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries available fresh, frozen, or U-pick.
Location: 33736 Vye Road, Abbotsford
More info: Willems Berry Farm
Taves Family Farms
Taves Family Farms is the home of the Applebarn and is known for apple picking in the fall. But in the summer they offer U-pick strawberries and goji berries. They also have a petting barn and lots of activities for kids.
Berries: Fresh and U-pick strawberries and goji berries.
Location: 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
More info: Taves Family Farms
Photo: Farsai Chaikulngamdee/Unsplash
Formosa Nursery, Maple Ridge
If you’re looking for certified organic blueberries, head to Formosa Nursery on the border of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. They have organic pears, persimmons, raspberries, currants, and grapes for sale too.
Berries: Certified organic blueberries available fresh, frozen, or U-pick.
Location: 12689 – 203rd Street, Maple Ridge
More info: Formosa Nursery
Klaassen Farms, Chilliwack
With over 80 acres of bushes, Klaassen Farms is the place to go for blueberries. They are available, fresh, frozen or U-Pick. Afterwards, grab some blueberry ice cream. Kids will love exploring the Farm Adventure Zone.
Berries: Blueberries available fresh, frozen, or U-Pick.
Location: 51211 Chillliwack Central Road, Chilliwack
More info: Klaassen Farms
