Exploring Best Spots For Apple Picking Vancouver
The crisp snap of a freshly picked apple brings me back to my childhood, with the sweet scent of ripe fruit hanging in the air as I eagerly harvested apples from the tree.
If you share my nostalgia for apple picking, you’re in luck. Just as we discovered the best berry farms, we’ve explored Metro Vancouver to find the top 6 apple-picking spots for you to enjoy.
1. Willow View Farms
Address: 288 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A2, Canada
Phone: +1 604 854 8710
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Website: https://www.willowviewfarms.com/
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023, Willow View Farms is a fall favorite for U-pick apples, pumpkins, plums, and pears. They offer a variety of apple types including Ambrosia, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and more. Purchase your picking bags on-site or bring your own. Check their farm map for the best rows and don’t hesitate to ask staff for guidance if it’s your first visit.
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2. Taves Family Farms Applebarn
Address: 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A7, Canada
Phone: +1 604 853 3108
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Website: https://www.tavesfamilyfarms.com/
A destination for both summer and fall, Taves Family Farms offers a variety of attractions including a sunflower patch, U-pick berries, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches. For apple picking, visit their main location or their secondary site on 270 Gladwin for Jonagold apples. They offer Ambrosia, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Jonagold apples. Check their website for updates on apple availability. Kids will love the petting barn and fun activities like jumping pillows.
3. Murphy’s Christmas Tree Farm and Fruit Orchard
Address: 25377 124 Avenue, Maple Ridge, Canada
Phone: +1 604 479 0187
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MurphyChristmasTreeFarm/
Just 45 minutes east of Vancouver, Murphy’s offers U-Cut Christmas trees and a fruit orchard with no-spray apples, ideal for a healthier choice. Varieties include Florina, Gala, Jonagold, Spartan, and Gravenstein. Make an appointment before visiting, and check their Facebook page for updates and additional produce like garlic scapes.
4. Davison Orchards Country Village
Address: 3111 Davison Rd, Vernon, BC V1H 1A2, Canada
Phone: +1 250 549 3266
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Website: https://www.davisonorchards.ca/
Davison Orchards offers a range of apple varieties such as Spartan, Ambrosia, Aurora, Honeycrisp, and more. For fresh eating, try Honeycrisp or Ambrosia, and for apple sauce, opt for Golden Delicious or Ginger Gold. Enjoy their Farmhouse Cafe, Bakery, and specialty items like Appleanche Screamers. The Farmhouse Cafe serves daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
5. Cherry Lane Farm
Address: 9571 Beckwith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1V8, Canada
Phone: +1 604 379 5561
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cherry-Lane-Farms/
6. Dave’s Orchard
Address: 5910 – 216 Street, Langley BC, Canada
Phone: +1 604 534 9979
Hours: Summer and Fall 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Winter 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.appledavesorchards.com/
A community staple for over 70 years, Dave’s Orchard in Langley offers apples, pears, potatoes, and seasonal pumpkin patches. Varieties include Gravenstein, Orenco, Northern Spy, Bramley, and Sierra pears. They also offer cut flowers in summer and fall. Support their recovery efforts by visiting if you’ve been a past supporter.
7. Ravenskill Orchards
Address: 1240 Coats Drive, Gabriola Island, BC
Phone: +1 604 534 9979
Hours: Friday-Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.ravenskill.com/
Located three hours from Vancouver, Ravenskill Orchards features heritage apple trees with varieties like Fameuse, Blondee, and Jonagold. Apples are CAD 2 per pound, and they also offer apple products like butters and ciders. Enjoy live folk music on select Fridays and limited seating, so arrive early to enjoy the entertainment.
