Berry farms around Northern Ontario where you can pick fresh fruit
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Summary
- Northern Ontario berry farms offer pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and haskaps across multiple regions.
- Locations span North Bay, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding rural communities.
- Seasonal timing varies by farm and weather, so checking availability before visiting is essential.
As you plan summer activities around Northern Ontario cities like North Bay, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie, consider adding berry picking to your itinerary. Spend a day with your loved ones, enjoying sunshine, eating the freshest fruits and feeling the satisfaction of your baskets getting increasingly full as you harvest your own berries.
Berry-picking adventures kick off with strawberry season in late June or early July. Haskaps ripen around the same time, followed by raspberries and blueberries later in July.
Timing can range from farm to farm and year to year, depending on location and weather. So it is always best to check their social media or website for updates on current conditions before visiting.
Leisure Farms
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Address: 744 Quesnel Rd., Sturgeon Falls, ON
More than a farm where you can pick sweet berries this summer, Leisure Farms is a family gathering spot. Take a wagon ride out to the fields, watch your kids climb on a play structure, roast marshmallows by a bonfire or grab treats from the bakery to enjoy a picnic.
They’ll be open for picking mid-to-late June 2026, offering haskaps, strawberries and, later in the season, raspberries.
Belluz Farms
Address: 752 Candy Mountain Dr., Slate River Valley, ON
Not only can you pick juicy strawberries (starting in late June or early July) at this family farm near Thunder Bay, but there are also Saskatoon berries and raspberries. Keep up to date with changes to berry seasons on the Belluz Farm website, where you can reserve a spot before you go picking.
Learn to make sweet jam at a summer evening workshop, which will also be posted online once the season begins.
There are treats for sale at the Harvest Cafe, produce and locally made goods in the farm store, plus a kids' play structure and an animal-viewing area. Berries are sold by the litre, and you’re welcome to bring your own container if the metric volume is printed on it or buy a basket onsite.
Kap River Farms
Address: 12 Ballantyne Rd., Kapuskasing, ON
Kap River Farms is a popular summer destination for locals to spend time in the sun picking strawberries. Bring your own four-litre basket to carry strawberries for $17 or grab one upon entry to fill for $18.
New this summer, they are also working to offer pick-your-own vegetables, such as peas and carrots.
Ruby Berry Farm
Address: 745 Joanette Rd., Chelmsford, ON
Hunt for the red berries amongst the lush sea of green this summer at Ruby Berry Farms. Pick a four-litre basket of juicy strawberries from plants pollinated by their own bees. There is often honey for sale, too.
Aidie Creek Gardens
Address: 487413 Aidie Creek Garden Rd., Englehart, ON
Rain or shine, no reservation is needed to visit Aidie Creek Gardens for fresh berry picking. The farm focuses on keeping the picking rows lined with straw to ensure clean, dirt-free picking.
Pick a four-litre basket of ripe strawberries directly from lush fields and save $1 when you bring your own fruit container.
Thomson Farms
Address: 4057 Third Line W., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Juicy red berries are waiting to be picked this summer at Thomson Farms. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so check online for updates, grab your family, and head out to the farm.
Pre- or post-berry picking, enjoy charcuterie and seasonal menu items on the patio. This once-rustic space has been transformed to offer expansive views of a field and a creek as you snack. You can also shop for other treats and preserves from the farm store.
La Belle Vie Farm
Address: 378 Turcot Rd., St. Charles, ON
You’re likely familiar with the idea of picking berries, but what about haskaps? This hardy superfruit belongs to the honeysuckle family and tastes like a tangy cross between a blueberry and a raspberry.
Pick your own haskap berries during harvest season, from mid-to-late June through August, for $6 a pound.
While at the farm, you can also try some haskap treats like the farm’s homemade ice cream, baked goods or sparkling berry juice during your visit.
Emiry’s Berry Patch
Address: 71 Emiry Rd., Massey, ON
New berry plants have been planted this spring for even more strawberry picking opportunities at Emiry’s Berry Patch.
Treat yourself to some fresh strawberry frozen yogurt, a popular dessert made with their own frozen fruit. Eight different strawberry varieties bloom throughout the season, for more opportunities to fill your four-litre basket. Bring your own container if you have one.
Berries are sold by weight, and both cash and debit cards are accepted (no credit cards).
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm & Winery
Address: 1 Pinewood Dr., Wawa, ON
The strawberry harvest season begins in July, and you can pick baskets of fruit at this unique family farm.
While you can’t pick your own blueberries, pre-picked wild blueberries will be available for sale once ripe in August. The unique sandy plains on which the farm is situated are ideal for blueberry production.
Handmade preserves, such as jam and BBQ sauce, are also available for sale in the gift shop. Stop and see a major tourist attraction highlight in the area, as Scenic High Falls is only accessible from this farm road.
Twin Rivers Farm
Address: 46 Collver Rd., Thessalon, ON
No matter which type of berry is your favourite, you can pick them all at Twin Rivers Farm!
Strawberries are the first to be picked in late June or early July; raspberry season overlaps and usually begins in mid-July, and blueberries are the last to ripen in August.
The season doesn’t slow down as summer comes to an end, when you can wander a lovely sunflower field to pick your own stems and later visit the pumpkin patch. Say hi to the few farm animals running around.
Beaulieu Farm
Address: 3624 Regional Rd. 15, Chelmsford, ON
At Beaulieu Farm, you can pick your own strawberries and raspberries. Choose your size, from one-, two-, three- or four-litre strawberry containers, and either a pint or quart of raspberries.
Find other fresh produce at the market store during your visit, including beans, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, corn, and more.
Honey Berry Fruit Farm
Address: 1010 Pyne Rd., Devlin, ON
With a sweet, tangy flavour that’s described as a cross between a raspberry and a blueberry, pick superfruit haskaps this summer at Honey Berry Fruit Farm. They offer eight different fruit varieties, ranging from tart to sweet. Grab a pound of berries for $11.
Reserve in advance to visit on an evening or a weekend.
Rocky Ridge Fruit Farm
Address: 299 Playford Rd., Chapple, ON
Once the crop is ripe, spend time this summer picking strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cherries. Picking days depend heavily on how the berries are faring and the weather, so the farm recommends calling (519) 891-1248 before you visit.
Strawberries are sold for $22 per four-litre pail, blueberries are $30, and cherries are $25 per container. Raspberries are priced at $5 per pound.
Pike Lake Farms
Address: 51 Pike Lake Rd., Northeastern Manitoulin, ON
Pick sweet, juicy strawberries and raspberries on the world’s largest freshwater island.
At Pike Lake Farm, you can go with your family and fill a three-litre basket with freshly picked fruit to bring home. While on site, you can find other produce at the farm store, like maple syrup, greenhouse tomatoes, and sweet corn.
Pike Lake Farms recommends checking online or calling before visiting for berry season to avoid disappointment. They have been unable to open for pick-your-own fruit over the past two seasons due to crop failure, but are hopeful for this summer.
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