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The farm life is calling! The summer sun is shining brightly in the Fraser Valley and that means that family farms across the region have opened up their gates and are welcoming guests to enjoy their seasonal experiences. Whether you’re looking to pick fresh berries, get lost (temporarily) in a corn maze, or maybe just meet a few citizens of the barnyard, there’s plenty to add to your to-do list. Come out for the day or spend the weekend exploring—the Valley is filled with a wide variety of farm fun!

It never hurts to prep a packing list before you head out for a day in the country! You can find a handy guide for what to bring here. If you’re looking for year-round farm fresh ideas, check out our Circle Farm Tour.

Berry Picking

If you’ve never tasted fresh berries that you’ve picked yourself, then you don’t know the extra sweetness that comes with it! There’s something so quaint and relaxing about visiting a local berry farm and harvesting a basket for your next morning meal, like a character in a storybook expecting visitors for tea. You won’t have to journey to a far-off land to do it, though, as the Fraser Valley is well known for its many berry farms that welcome you to roll up your sleeves and dig in. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, red currants, and blackberries—there’s no shortage of sweetness in the Valley!

Langley

1. Driediger Farms U-Pick

Home to multiple fields and an assortment of berries, this is an excellent spot to stock up if you’ve got a group that each has a different favourite snack.
📍 23823 72 Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3K9

2. Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery

Celebrating 50 years in the berry business, the Krause family invites you to visit their renowned raspberry fields and join the party! After combing the berry patches, be sure to stop by their market, bakery, and waffle bar to sample all the delicious ways to use your harvest. It’s no wonder they recently put out a cookbook!
📍 6179 248 St, Langley Twp, BC V4W 1C3

3. RJT Farms U-Pick Blueberries

Home to juicy, fresh blueberries perfect for a summer smoothie, stop by this local picking destination to stock up or just to visit the llama petting area.
📍 25990 48 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J2

4. Falconglen U-Pick Organic Blueberries

There’s no reason to be BLUE once you try the flavourful berries here. Pick them yourself, or visit their store for more freeze-dried options. They also have sweet corn!
📍26345 88 Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3L9

Abbotsford

5. U-Pick Berries at Maan Farms

Ever the innovators, Mann Farms has Canada’s first-ever standing strawberry U-pick patch. Perfect for anyone with limited mobility, this is a comfort-focused way to get the most out of your berry visit!
📍 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4

6. Goji Berry and Apple Picking at Taves Farms

With plenty of pickable goji berries and apples, Taves is a picturesque farm with lots of friendly animals to meet and pet.
📍 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A7

7. U-Pick Blueberries & the Butterbox at Windberry Farms

In addition to ready-to-pick blueberries, Windberry also offers farm-fresh eggs, honey, and made-daily bread! A great way to work locally-made/grown groceries into your next shopping list.
📍 1198 Powerhouse Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1T7

Chilliwack

8. U-Pick Blueberries at Klaassen Farms

A wonderful country outing if you’ve got kids, you can pick blueberries in the field and then visit the adventure zone playground. Fresh berries make the perfect snack after a jumping session on the bubble trampoline.
📍 51211 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack, BC V0X 1X0

9. Country’s Edge Blueberry Farm

A family-run farm recently taken over by grandkids Jenna and Joey, this local gem prides itself on having “bigger and better” blueberries. It’s a tall claim, but the plump and flavourful daily harvest definitely makes a strong case for it!
📍 200 Columbia Valley Rd, Columbia Valley, BC V2R 4X6

Agassiz

10. Hammersley Farms

Family-run and spray-free, Hammersley has been supplying area berry lovers with fresh Duke blueberries since 2014. If you’re not familiar, the Duke variety is known for being plump and full of flavour with a skin that has a slight crispness to it— perfect for snacking right out of the cooler. Stop by and try for yourself!
📍 2320 Bodnar Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1

Summer Flowers 

Take in the full spectrum of summer colours with a walk through these breathtaking floral locales! Sunflowers, dahlias, marigolds—the Valley is a bouquet of variety, whatever your favourite is. Whether you’re collecting freshly cut stems to take home, stocking up on bulbs or just savouring the fragrant air rolling off the fields, it’s not hard to see why these are seasonal traditions in the area. Plus, with the backdrop of the mountains, each spot makes for fantastic photo ops, especially at golden hour!

Abbotsford

11. Sunflowers at Lakeland Flowers

A destination for seasonal flowers, Lakeland’s fluffy marigolds and towering sunflowers are a surefire way to make the most of your summer! And with the Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival on right now, it’s the ideal time to visit.
📍 3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G2

12. Campbell’s Gold Sunflower Patch

Walk among the swaying sunflowers that stand several feet tall, sample honey made on-site or have a nice glass of mead—there aren’t many better ways to spend a summer day!
📍 2595 Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H5

Mission

13. Dahlias at Shangrila Farm

If you’re up for a stroll, here’s a dahlia-lined path that leads through all kinds of surprises. Floral sculptures and art pieces dot the walk as you venture through the vibrant flower beds, encountering plenty of Instragrammable scenes along the way!
📍 13842 Spratt Rd, Mission, BC V2V 4J1

Corn

The Valley is well known for its corn, so of course, we have to include the time-honoured summer tradition that exercises the mind and body in equal measure—the corn maze! These are all great ways to spend the day with family, or maybe even a date (just be sure you stick together!). Never too challenging that you’ll get lost, each one offers a new approach to an age-old immersive puzzle. And once you’ve made your way out, you can celebrate with a cob of that sweet, golden good stuff!

Langley

14. Eagle Acres Dairy Corn Maze

The Eagle Acres team planted 250,000 corn seeds to make this year’s maze! For area puzzle lovers, the gauntlet has been thrown down. If you decide you’re stumped, though, you can always spend the rest of your stay visiting over 200 farm animals on-site. However, they’ve been trained to refrain from sharing any hints about solving it.
📍 8796 240 St, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3R2

Chilliwack

15. Greendale Acres Corn Maze

Known for its artistic and intricate maze layouts, Greendale Acres is back this summer with another maze that will test your sense of direction! In partnership with 93.7 JR Country, the 2024 maze is a 10-acre tribute to country artist Luke Bryan that has to be seen to be believed! They also have a sunflower maze if you’re looking for an added challenge.
📍 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J4

Abbotsford/Chilliwack/Agassiz

16. Sparkes Corn Barn/Produce Stand

Where else will you find a drive-thru corn stand? This unique Fraser Valley vendor will bring the cobs right to your window in a true example of warm country hospitality! At Sparkes, the corn is always fresh because they actually do a planting every few days, so you can get a cob at the peak of its flavour. Another plus: the Chilliwack location has a great new children’s play area with a massive jumping pillow, and the Agassiz location usually has sunflowers that you can cut and take home!
📍 Various locations can be found here

17. Summer Farm Event: Summer Harvest Series in Harrison

If you’re more into the feasting side of the summer season, this dinner series is a fantastic opportunity for genuine country fare. With each event, you’ll sample the region’s rich agriculture with farm-to-table menus while meeting new people. This month, you can pick between three dates: August 4 (Dinner on the Farm with Earthwise Society), August 9 (Long Table Dinner at the Fraser River Lodge), and August 28 (The Cheesemaker’s Table at Creekside Cheese and Creamery).