Visitors seeking seasonal flower deals, local grower support, or summer outdoor activities will find over 200 Canadian flower farms to explore. While not all farms are open to the public, pick-your-own spots and event-hosting farms have thrived, especially due to increased social media presence post-pandemic. Activities such as tours, markets, botanical-dyeing workshops, and picnics amid blossoms are popular offerings.
To ensure a smooth visit, it is advisable to plan ahead, as some smaller farms operate by appointment only, and certain activities may require tickets. Timing is crucial for viewing blooms, so checking online or contacting the farm in advance is recommended.
Here are 13 picturesque flower farms worth visiting this summer:
1. **Bilston Creek Farm** in Victoria, Vancouver Island, hosts seasonal events like the Lavender Festival with live music, workshops, markets, and accommodation options.
2. **Five Acres Flower Farm** in Abbotsford, B.C., offers flower-picking workshops, concerts, and wreath-making classes from August to October.
3. **Blooms on 7 Flower Farm** in Sherwood Park, Alta., features over 150 flower varieties, botanical-dyeing workshops, and pilates classes near an alpaca herd.
4. **Fern’s Flowers Garden** in Edmonton provides U-pick options for zinnias, marigolds, and gladioli in a scenic location by the North Saskatchewan River.
5. **Boho Flower Farm** in Strongfield, Sask., offers ticketed flower picking, evening events with a local distillery, and date-night packages.
6. **Miss Millie’s Flower Farm** near Winnipeg, Man., showcases over 200 flower types and organizes dog-friendly days, cake picnics, and U-pick sessions by appointment.
7. **Heritage Blooms** in Norwood, Ont., features dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, and hosts bouquet-making workshops in summer.
8. **Country Cut Flowers** in Newmarket, Ont., offers pick-your-own options for tulips, peonies, dahlias, and more, with various crafting events available.
9. **RePlanted Farm & Florals** in Deep River, Ont., grows tulips, peonies, dahlias, and vegetables, hosting workshops and themed dinners.
10. **La Maison Lavande** in Saint-Eustache, Que., offers lavender season experiences, picnics, walking paths, and yoga classes in picturesque surroundings.
11. **Sharp Brook Flower Farm** in Lower Millstream, N.B., run by seventh-generation farmers, boasts over 50 flower varieties and offers self-serve bouquets or U-pick options.
12. **Just Bloom Flower Farm** in Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., provides pre-ordered bouquets and U-pick gardens, featuring various flower varieties throughout the season.
13. **Island Lavender Distillery** in St. Catherines, P.E.I., cultivates English and French lavender varieties for harvesting experiences in July.
These flower farms offer diverse activities and experiences for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature and support local growers.