12 Berry farms around Ottawa where you can pick fresh fruit
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Summary
- Farms near Ottawa provide pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and haskap berries throughout the summer.
- Locations include family-run sites offering fresh produce, baked goods and on-site activities for visitors.
- Harvest periods vary from mid-June to early September, promoting local food and seasonal enjoyment.
Enjoy the sweet taste of summer and pick some fresh berries. Did you know there are several berry farms around Ottawa with pick-your-own fruit straight from the field? It is a fun, affordable family activity, and you’ll leave with amazingly fresh produce.
Berry picking season in Ontario typically begins in June with strawberries, followed by raspberry season in July and finally blueberry picking in August. The season depends on the weather and can vary slightly from year to year, so check specific websites before heading out to a farm.
Here are twelve berry farms around Ottawa where you can pick ripe berries.
Shouldice Berry Farm
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Address: 3451 Richmond Rd., 2901 Woodroffe Ave., 2110 Merivale Rd. and 6494 Franktown Rd., Ottawa, ON
Feel the warm sun on your skin as you spend time in a lush field of green and red. Juicy strawberries are ready to be picked and devoured at three Ottawa farm locations, and you can pick tasty raspberries as well at the fourth farm spot. Shouldice Berry Farms are open seven days a week, from the second or third week of June until the crop is gone.
Empty baskets for picking are offered free of charge, and pricing is based on container size, starting at $14 for a two-litre basket. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes to have the best experience.
Proulx Farm
Address: 1865 O’Toole Rd., Cumberland, ON
Opening for strawberry picking in mid-to-late June, this east-end farm hosts activities throughout the seasons. Plan a visit anytime this summer since they grow strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for sweet picking until mid-August.
The entire family can enjoy a day of farm fun, with play structures and a petting zoo for the little ones. Feel free to bring your own lunch and take a berry-picking break at a picnic table. Pick-your-own berries are priced by container size, starting at $6 for a 1-litre basket of strawberries and $9.75 for 1 litre of raspberries or blueberries. Bring a fruit basket if you have one!
Les Vergers Villeneuve
Address: 1341 Rollin Rd., Saint-Pascal-Baylon, ON
Wine and berry lovers, head here for a magical summer day. Les Vergers Villeneuve is a family-oriented berry farm and apple orchard where you can pick fresh fruit and buy their wine. Raspberry, cherry, and blueberry picking typically begins in July and lasts a few weeks, depending on the weather. Prices start at $4.40 per pound of blueberries and raspberries. There are two, three and 4-litre baskets available for sale, or you can bring your own. New in 2026, you can also pick rhubarb from May to October. Return in the autumn for the apple and pear season.
You can also relax in the sun as you sample up to 22 varieties of fruit wines. Or, if you are visiting with a group, you can book a wine-and-cheese event. If you’ve ever dreamed of dining among the trees, select your perfect wine pairing with meat, cheeses and chocolate to taste surrounded by greenery. The kids can snack on local goodies and juice as they play under lush leaves.
Miller's Farm and Market
Address: 6158 Rideau Valley Dr. N., Manotick, ON
No need to wait until September for this farm’s epic pumpkin season; they grow different produce year-round. Pre-picked strawberries are ready in mid-June, so check social media for the picking launch date. Take a scenic wagon ride to and from the berry fields between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays.
The farm is a great place for kids, with unique play structures to climb on, working tractors to watch, and the chance to feed chickens or bunnies. Have a sweet tooth? Visit their shop where they sell an assortment of sugary treats. Typically, raspberries, gooseberries, and currants are ready for harvesting in July. Pricing varies per crop.
Avonmore Berry Farm
Address: 16365 4 Rd., Avonmore, ON
Spend the day with a friend on a 20-acre strawberry field once the season kicks off in the last week of June 2026. The fun doesn’t stop in the autumn when the farm has a variety of vegetables, pumpkins, and apples available.
There is so much to do; take advantage of the many activities for the little ones to enjoy on the farm. There are sandboxes, tires, a hay mow, and slides and swings, plus weekend wagon rides. The shop sells fresh-baked goods, jams, preserves, ice cream cones and other snacks. The prices for two-, three-, and four-litre baskets have not yet been set for 2026.
Dentz Orchards and Berry Farm
Address: 4766 County Rd. 16, Iroquois, ON
Feel the satisfaction of picking your own fresh fruit, watching your basket of berries fill up. At the height of berry season, pick sweet strawberries in June, followed by raspberry season in July. Easy to access from Highway 401, Dentz Orchards and Berry Farm is a family-run farm close to the St. Lawrence River. Visit the farm store post-picking for fresh produce, sweet treats and preserves like jam. Bring a hat, a water bottle, and your own fruit basket if you have one.
U-pick raspberries are priced by weight, whereas strawberries are priced by basket size. Save about $7 off the pre-picked price when you enjoy the pick-your-own berry experience, depending on basket volume. They grow multiple fruit varieties, including long cane raspberries, in pots under protective tunnels. This extends the raspberry season until October. Hours (which will be the same as market hours) and updates are posted on social media once the picking begins.
Rideau Pines Farm
Address: 5714 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower, ON
Soak in the quiet atmosphere as you pick a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the country farm fields. Haskaps and strawberries are available to pick in mid-June, and you can grab other fresh produce, such as asparagus and garlic, while visiting. Take a break and breathe in the fresh air, relaxing under the shade of a tree.
Raspberries and currants are typically ready in July, and preserves will be available to buy in the market shop. Pick-your-own berries are priced by weight; the 2026 cost has not yet been confirmed.
Orléans Fruit Farm
Address: 1399 Saint Joseph Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Once strawberries are ripe and ready, visitors can visit this East End fruit farm to pick their own berries. The season typically begins in mid-to-late June and is closely followed by raspberry-picking season, which starts in July. Check social media for updates on open days and any weather-related changes. Strawberry prices are fixed based on two container sizes, two-litre and four-litre, bring your own or buy one at the farm. Raspberry prices are per weight.
Foster Family Farm
Address: 2132 Lockhead Rd., North Gower
Start a new family tradition and make strawberries a cherished part of your summer. Breathe in some fresh air outside of the city at a berry farm where you can pick your own fruit. Pick-your-own pricing and container options are still being finalized for the 2026 season at Foster Family Farm. You’ll find updates on social media as the berry-picking season approaches. If you love the U-pick experience, you can also visit in the fall to find your perfect pumpkin from their patch.
Rochon Gardens
Address: 1101 York's Corners Rd., Edwards, ON
Spend a sunny day in a patch of fresh strawberries, picking your own to enjoy later. Rochon Gardens is open daily when berries are ripe. Keep an eye on their socials for peak picking season in late June and early July, when the strawberries will be bursting from the plants. Baskets of pick-your-own berries were $19 each last year; stay tuned for pricing in 2026.
Needham’s Market Garden
Address: 1335 Ottawa Rd. 29, Arnprior, ON
As late June approaches, have your walking shoes ready to spend time picking ripe strawberries from lush fields. Berry season updates and details for pick-your-own fruit are posted on Facebook. Needham’s Market Garden will be open daily for picking once the strawberries are ready. You'll leave more than enough fruit for the entire family; grab a four-litre container for $18.
Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch
Address: 2139 Greenwood Rd., Pembroke, ON
Take a scenic stroll past tall blueberry bushes and pick your own sweet tart berries to bring home. The green field expands 15 acres before you, featuring 17 unique varieties of blueberries that ripen at slightly different times during the season (mid-July to early September). Feel free to visit without a reservation and either bring your own container or purchase one to fill.
The kids will love saying hi to the farm animals: llamas, peacocks, miniature horses, rabbits and pigs. Read a story on the fairytale trail, slide down the large hill slide, climb up the tire mountain, ride down the mini zip line and explore the pirate ship maze. Cool off with an ice cream cone and grab treats from the farm shop to snack on at a picnic table. Admission for blueberry picking and access to the farm activities is $3 per person.
Bring your CAA Membership to save on summer adventures
CAA Members save wherever they go, and Memberships start from just $30 a year. Sign up online or stop by your nearest CAA Store, such as CAA Ottawa. You can save on dining out, fuel, entertainment, and more during your day trips.
