5 of the best U-Pick spots for berry picking around Edmonton
It’s just about impossible to beat the taste of fresh fruit straight off the tree or bush in the summertime, and luckily there are some great U-Pick spots around Edmonton.
Typically, prime berry harvesting season runs from July until about mid-August, so now is the time to get your ducks in a row to know where to hit up when it comes time to fill a few pails!
Here are five excellent U-Pick locations in and around the Edmonton area.
Prairie Gardens
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This gorgeous 35-acre family farm, located north of Edmonton, features a U-Pick strawberry field and a variety of other farm activities. It’s a great place to spend a summer day, and best of all, you get to walk away with a ton of fresh fruit.
Address: 56311 Lily Lake Rd., Bon Accord
Horse Hill Berry Farm
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Horse Hill Berry Farm, near Fort Saskatchewan, is a picturesque little spot offering acres of U-Pick raspberry fields. It is currently scheduled to be open in July and August as raspberries are available.
Address:Ā 3203 211th Ave. NE, Edmonton
Creekside Home and Garden
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Creekside Home and Garden near Spruce Grove has a serene setting that offers strawberries and hopefully raspberries this year along with some unique berry varieties, including Saskatoon’s, black currants, highbush cranberries, and chokecherries.
Address: 51530 Range Rd. 260, Spruce Grove
Creek Side Saskatoon Berry Farm
Creek Side is located east of Edmonton in Sherwood Park. Here, you can find raspberries, Saskatoon’s, and assorted vegetables and herbs.
Address: 53418 Range Rd. 231, Sherwood Park
Big Rock Berry Farm
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This adorable family-owned farmĀ periodically opens for raspberry and Saskatoon berry picking. Located just south of the Edmonton Corn Maze, you could hit both spots for the perfect late-summer day.
Address:Ā 51310 Range Rd. 261 #3, Spruce Grove