Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer

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It's Pick-Your-Own (PYO) season in Durham Region! Check out Durham Farm Fresh’s In Season Calendar to plan all your berry adventures, and stop by one of our many farms, orchards or country markets—many of which feature PYO strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more!

If apples are more to your liking, check out our Apple Adventure guide to plan the ultimate day apple picking, sipping on local cider, and maybe even indulge in a fritter or two.

Strawberries

Strawberry picking season is officially here, and to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of the sweetest picks of the patch—a.k.a. all of Durham’s markets and pick-your-own farms—so you can plan your berry picking adventure and have the sweetest summer ever!

Blackstock Berries, Blackstock
Brooks Farms, Mount Albert
Cooper’s CSA Farm, Zephyr
Forsythe Family Farms, Uxbridge
Linton’s Farm Market, Oshawa
Maple Grove Orchards, Bowmanville
Pingle’s Farm Market, Hampton
Tindall Farm Market, Uxbridge
Watson Farms, Bowmanville
Willowtree Farm, Scugog

Raspberries

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If fresh, locally grown raspberries are calling your name—we're glad you’re here! Summer raspberry season typically starts in mid-July and lasts until mid-to-late August. Here’s the “berry” best raspberry picking farms in Durham Region for you to enjoy!

Blackstock Berries, Blackstock
Brooks Farms, Mount Albert
Watson Farms, Bowmanville

Blueberries

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Pick your own blueberries typically begins in late July and lasts until early September. Blackstock Berries has an assortment of berries to pick and explore, while Wilmot Orchards is all things blueberries. With three pick-your-own patches, offering nine different varieties of blueberries, at Wilmot you can enjoy a refreshing cup or cone of blueberry ice cream, and bring home some delicious baked goods or preserves to enjoy later!

Blackstock Berries, Blackstock
Wilmot Orchards, Newcastle

Local Farms and Farmers’ Markets

You can also find fresh local berries—like Maple Grove Orchards, Cooper’s CSA Farm, or Hy-Hope Farm—at local farm stands and weekly farmers’ markets. If you’re not in the mood to hand pick your produce, you can also visit these local farms for fresh grab-and-go berries and other produce.

Don’t miss out on a berry good time! PYO season doesn’t last long—get outside and enjoy a fun-filled farm adventure. While you’re out exploring Durham Region, we’d love to hear what new experiences you tried and loved the most. Tag @DurhamTourism in your social posts so we can follow along!

Durham Region has lots to explore and discover. Check out the Durham Region Discovery Guide for more travel inspiration!

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Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer

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