Farm Tours in Pemberton
Pemberton in September, arguably one of the best months of the year to visit! Milder temperatures, quiet roads, and optimal farming conditions make for the perfect getaway. Take yourself and your family on Pemberton’s Farm Tour to explore all the town has to offer!
Blue House Organics
First stop on our tour is Blue House Organics, a beautiful 20 acres certified organic farm. Their unique soil combination of silt, clay, and sand create ideal growing conditions for their vegetables. They grow a variety of organic vegetables, they even save ½ an acre specifically for Russian Garlic. Bring your family and friends to connect with nature, handpick your vegetables and get a better understanding of the local food movement.
Operation Hours: June-October
Address: 8184 Pemberton Meadow Road
Happilife Farm
Located in the Pemberton Valley, Happilife Farm is 14 acres of some of the richest agricultural land in all of BC. They’re committed to growing gorgeous flowers, delicious seasonal herbs and local vegetables. Stop by their farm stand to pick yourself up a beautiful bouquet of hand-picked organically grown flowers.
Operation Hours: Mother’s Day-Thanksgiving
Address: 7708 Pemberton Meadows Road
Helmers Organic Farm
Helmers Organic Farm is a family-owned and operated certified organic farm since 1980 in the seed potato capital of North American. They grow hundreds of types of potatoes, along with carrots, beets, garlic and other vegetables such as fresh onions, greens, tomatoes, corn and others. Swing by their farm stand to pick up the most delicious potatoes you’ve ever tasted.
Operations Hours: May-October (before it’s too cold/below zero)
Address: 8358 Meadows Road
North Arm Farm
North Arm Farm is the ultimate family treasure, the summer is filled with a variety of berry picking and once October hits it’s time to hunt for the best pumpkin. Not only do they grow a variety of vegetables, kale, cauliflower, corn, sunchokes, this 50-acre farm is home to multiple farm animals. Once you’ve finished picking your fill of Blueberries or your favourite pumpkin, head over to visit the impressive pigs and different chickens. Take a ride on their wagon to make sure you get a good look at all the pumpkins to get the perfect pick.
Operation Hours: Open year-round
Address: 1888 Highway 99
Plenty Wild Farms
Plenty Wild Farms is a small scale certified organic farm, growing over 40 different types of vegetables. With stands at both the Whistler and Squamish farmers markets, they are committed to producing high-quality vegetables, environmental sustainability, strong community relations, and soil health. Swing up to pick up a batch of your favourite vegetables, eggs, meat or call ahead to prepare your personalized veggie box.
Operation Hours: May 22-December 18
Address: 7611 Pemberton Meadows Road
Laughing Crow Organics
Laughing Crow Organics is a certified organic vegetable and flower farm, come visit their honour stand, September Sunflower maze and u-pick pumpkin farm in October. Pick yourself up everything you’d need to make a spectacular family dinner with seasonal vegetables, root vegetables, and herbs. Get a beautiful bouquet of wildflowers to brighten up any room. Challenge yourself in Laughing Crow’s Sunflower maze and try to find your way out! If you miss out on the sunflowers, not to worry, you can spend time picking your perfect pumpkin in the month of October.
Operation Hours:
June - end of November (Honour Stand)
August -September (Sunflower Maze)
October (Pumpkin Patch)
Address: 8324 Meadows Road - Opposite The Beer Farmers Brewery
The Beer Farmers
Located on the same property as Laughing Crow Organics, once your finished romping around in the great pumpkin patch enjoy a locally crafted lager or ales at The Beer Farmers. Surrounded by stunning mountains and lush farmland, enjoy a beer with family and friends, even your favourite furry friends are allowed.
Operations Hours: June 1-October 31 12:00-8:00PM
November 1-May 31 2:00-6:00PM Friday-Sunday 12:00-8:00PM.
Address: 8324 Meadows Road
Pemberton Distillery
The Pemberton Distillery is one of BC’s most unique distilleries, specializing in certified organic spirits, all locally grown ingredients and hand-operated copper sills. Their menu consists of gin, absinthe, whiskey, liqueurs, etc, but you must try their Pemberton Potato vodka. Visit their family-friendly tasting room to spice up your next dinner party. Unfortunately due to Covid, their Distillery tours are on hold. Typically you are able to take a tour with a master distiller to learn more about the distilling process. Treat yourself to locally handcrafted spirits, you deserve it.
Operation Hours: Open year-round, check website for varying hours
Address: 1954 Venture Place, Pemberton Business Park
Pemberton Valley Lodge is located in the heart of town, perfect for accessing each of these unique locations. Avoid the hustle and bustle of Whistler, get back into nature and show your children exactly where their food comes from. Book yourself the vacation you and your family deserve, spend time exploring Pemberton, a hidden treasure just north of Whistler.
Check out Pemberton Farm Tours for more information and a detailed map. Take a quick online video tour of some of the local farms through the link below!
Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
