Monday, July 13
We plan to open at 8:00 a.m. and will likely be closed by 10am. Please read below for details.
What's Available Today
❤️ Pick-Your-Own Red Raspberries - watch for the sign to turn right upon entering the main farm gates.
Our raspberry crop is only about 25% of our normal season, so only a limited number of rows are ready for picking each day. We open at 8:00 a.m., but once those ripe rows have been picked, we close the raspberry field to allow more fruit to ripen. On many mornings, picking may last only about an hour, and we will likely need to close this field by 9:00 a.m., depending on crop availability and customer turnout.
🍓 Late-Season Strawberries Pick Your Own (Malwina Variety) - drive straight in the main gate to the red booths and park
If you missed our main strawberry season, you'll still have one more opportunity to pick! We have just 19 rows of this beautiful, deep red, flavourful late variety. These rows are expected to be picked out quickly, so we recommend arriving as close to 8:00 a.m. as possible. Once picked out, the strawberry field will close for the day.
🫐 Blueberries Pick Your Own- park in the same area as raspberries (turn right at the sign after you enter the main gate)
Very light picking. Expect to pick only a litre or two, and it will take time to fill your container. This is not a day for large buckets. We will likely be closed by 10am.
🫐 Black Currants -park in the same area as raspberries (turn right at the sign after you enter the main gate)
Very light picking. Limited ripe fruit is available. Expect to pick only a litre/pint or two, and it will take time.
🖤 Black Raspberries -for sale at our raspberry tent or strawberry booth while quantities last
Available for sale only. We do not offer pick-your-own black raspberries.
🌻 Sunflowers
Fresh bouquets available for purchase at the raspberry tent or strawberry booth.
Preserves and 500g jars of honey available at our farm stand (1Kg jars of honey will be back in stock later this week!
🫛 Peas
Finished for the season.
Please Note
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There will be no tractor and wagon rides to the strawberry field this week.
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Please park and enjoy the short walk to the picking fields, following the signs upon arrival.
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We recognize that not everyone is able to pick their own fruit. If you're looking for small quantities of ready-picked berries, we're happy to take order requests by email (christine@fruition.ca) or by leaving a message at 613-548-3378.- We will fill orders only on days the farm is closed to the public, as time and crop availability allow. This week, we hope to fill orders on Tuesday or Thursday, but this will depend on the crop. Please note that we are unable to offer flats of berries this season.
We know these shorter picking windows can be disappointing, but closing the fields once the ripe fruit has been picked allows more berries to ripen and helps ensure there is fruit available throughout the season. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Looking Ahead
We are planning to be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 a.m. this week. However, with the current heat, ripening can change quickly, so these plans may change.
Please check this page before heading to the farm. We update it regularly as crop availability and field conditions change, and refreshing your browser will ensure you're seeing the latest information.
Planning a visit? Start here:
STRAWBERRIES
Mid-late June
We specialize in June-bearing varieties, ensuring a delightful harvest that typically lasts just 15 to 21 days. Join us during this brief yet bountiful season to enjoy the freshest strawberries available.
RASPBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES
July
Mostly morning picking—check daily for updates.
Raspberries usually start in early July, followed by blueberries about a week later.
FALL FUN
Weekends
Sept. - Oct.
Your fall day out: pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze & more!
Weekday visits reserved for schools or groups of 15+ by appointment only.
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CHECK
We recommend checking our latest availability and hours before heading out. Because we are a small farm, weather and crop conditions can change quickly, and picking availability may vary from day to day—or even throughout the day
How it works
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ARRIVE
Arrive, grab a basket—or bring back a basket from a previous visit or another farm—and start picking! No tickets, reservations, or pre-booking required.
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PICK AND PAY
Pick and pay by volume—we don't weigh your berries.
Purchase a basket or help reduce waste by bringing back baskets from previous seasons.
Cash and debit accepted.
Before you come...
🍓 Our hours and picking conditions are updated regularly to reflect what is available that day.
🍓 We are primarily a pick your own operation and do not take orders, reserve or hold baskets of ready picked berries. They are sold on a first come, first serve basis and there may be limits during peak demand times. (ie: first thing in the morning)
🍓 On busy days, we may close early due to weather, heavy picking, or limited berry availability. Cool, cloudy, or rainy weather slows berry ripening, while hot weather can speed it up dramatically. The latest updates are found here.
🍓 Please check for updates before leaving home. Even if you checked earlier in the day, our hours and picking conditions may have changed as berries are picked and weather conditions evolve.