There is no better way to spend a perfect fall day than to grab your friends and head down to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patches in Canada have been all the take for years. Not only do they provide the best pumpkins (that you can pick yourself) for carving, cooking fall dishes or baking up some sweet treats, but they also have a ton of fun autumn activities and spots to take plenty of photos, which makes for a memorable autumn experience. Read on for the best pumpkin patches in Canada you need to visit this fall.
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Downey’s Farm
Downey’s Farm
Address: 13682 Heart Lake Rd., Caledon, ON
There’s a reason why Downey’s Farm is one of the most popular pumpkin patches in Canada. Located in Caledon, Downey’s offers a vast selection of pumpkins. This month the iconic Pumpkinfest is back with a corn maze, farm animals, a straw jump, a boo barn and more. Tickets are required to attend Pumpkinfest, but there is no admission to attend the adorable farm store.
Pingle’s Farm Market
Pingle’s Farm Market
Address: 1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton, ON
Pick your own pumpkins over at Pingle’s Farm Market. Located about a bit over an hour away from Toronto, the farm market offers a harvest festival until the end of October, which offers multi-sized pumpkins, apples, sunflowers, and tons of tasty food. On the weekends, enjoy live entertainment, a corn maze, an animal area, and wagon rides.
Springridge Farm
Address: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton, ON
Springridge Farm is a family-owned and operated farm that is open daily. They believe in growing, making and baking the freshest farm ingredients and flavours within their farm shop and bakery. In October, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, hay bales and apples are in season.
Knox Pumpkin Farm
Knox Pumpkin Farm
Address: 6325 Enfield Rd., Hampton, ON
Just a short drive outside of Toronto, east of Oshawa, head down to Knox Pumpkin Farm. This farm has been providing the Durham region with fresh produce and pumpkins since 1832. Pre-purchased tickets are required to visit the farm and is open until the end of October.
Murphy’s Farm
Murphy’s Farm Market
Address: 5141 County Rd. 10, Alliston, ON
Nestled in Alliston, Ontario, Murphy’s Farm Market has a fall festival that runs until October 31. Tickets include access to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, straw jump and the farm yard, which includes highland cows, playhouses, a tire obstacle course and a sandbox — fun for all ages. There is also a farm market and bakery that offers delicious fall dishes and freshly baked bread, depending on the day.
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Richmond Country Farms
Address: 12900 Steveston Hwy., Richmond, BC
For over 40 years, Richmond Country Farms has been the epitome of autumnal bliss in British Columbia. Popular among locals and tourists alike, the farm offers live music from the farm’s in-house band The Country Pumpkins, and hay wagon rides to and from the huge pumpkin fields. One pumpkin is included in the patch’s admission, with extra pumpkins offered for about $6. There are food trucks and lots of cool photo ops.
Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch
Address: 18507 20 Ave., Surrey, BC
In Surrey, BC, Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch has been around since 1949 and has since grown from an original two-acre field to over 12 acres that houses pumpkins, gourds, a mini corn maze, two large farm animal interaction areas, a play area and a large tented picnic area. Ticket admission is different on weekends and weekdays but includes all onsite admission.
Maan Farms
Address: 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford, BC
Looking to truly experience a perfect fall day at a farm? Make your way to Maan Farms. Arguably one of the prettiest pumpkin patches in BC, if not Canada, you can pick pumpkins in the forest. It’s the perfect setting to find the right pumpkin to carve, or to cook or bake with. There are also sweet treats like their Double Pumpkin Spice Cream made with roasted pumpkins from their patch, mini donuts or their signature pumpkin pie.
Black Fox Farm and Distillery
Black Fox Farm and Distillery
Address: 245 Valley Rd., Saskatoon, SK
Located on a scenic stretch of road in Saskatoon, Black Fox Farm and Distillery not only offers spirits and alcohol but pumpkins too! Their pumpkin-picking experience pairs well with new fall flavours like a flight of whiskey or a bottle of their limited edition pumpkin brandy. Enjoy distillery tours, cocktail classes, or tastings. There are three acres of pumpkins to choose from.
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Toad Hill Farm
Address: 14100 St Peters Rd., Marshfield, PE
Wander through Toad Hill Farm pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. From mini pumpkins, to medium-sized pumpkins and large pumpkins along with gourds and “monster” pumpkins, Toad Hill has a lot to offer in Prince Edward Island.