If you’re in search of discounted seasonal flowers, a chance to back local farmers, or a fun summer outdoor pursuit, you’re in luck with over 200 flower farms spread across Canada, making it convenient to find one near you.
While many of these farms are not open to the public, pick-your-own locations and farms hosting events have seen considerable growth post-pandemic, thanks to the influence of social media, offering a variety of activities like tours, markets, botanical-dyeing workshops, and picnics amidst the flowers.
It’s advisable to plan your visit beforehand, especially for smaller farms that may require appointments or tickets for certain activities. Additionally, timing is crucial as the blooming periods vary. Checking online or contacting ahead is recommended to ensure you catch the flowers in full bloom.
Here’s a list of 13 spectacular flower farms worth exploring this summer.
Bilston Creek Farm
Victoria
Located on Vancouver Island, this farm hosts various seasonal events such as the Lavender Festival, featuring live music, interactive workshops, a makers’ market, and accommodations for overnight stays alongside an apple and pear orchard and an apiary.
Five Acres Flower Farm
Abbotsford, B.C.
Situated about an hour’s drive from downtown Vancouver, this charming farm offers flower-picking workshops, concerts, and wreath-making classes during August to October, with late August and September being the best times to witness the blooming dahlias.
Blooms on 7 Flower Farm
Sherwood Park, Alta.
Just a half-hour drive east of Edmonton, this flower and alpaca farm cultivates over 150 flower varieties, offering stem pricing by cup and featuring botanical-dyeing workshops and pilates classes near the alpaca herd.
Fern’s Flowers Garden
Edmonton
Fern’s Flowers Garden’s U-pick section boasts zinnias, marigolds, and gladioli, set against the backdrop of the North Saskatchewan River, complemented by an adjacent old-growth forest and scenic trails to explore.
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