PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES
Strawberry picking season opens June 13, 2021
To plan for your best strawberry picking experience – Please read the following carefully:
Face coverings are required to be worn by all guests.
All participants must have an accessible mask for when safe social distancing is not possible.
No reservations required!
We operate on a first-come, first-serve basis!
We provide the baskets!
We will be providing clean fruit baskets at the entrance for your use. Leave your containers at home (or in your vehicle).
Plan on getting in a little walking.
There is an approximately 5 min walk to reach the strawberry field. Strollers and wagons are NOT permitted in the fields.
Leave pets at home.
No pets, at any time, will be admitted to the farm.
NO outside bags, containers or large purses.
We do not allow outside containers, including any large purses or bags, beyond the entrance to the farm and fields.
Tractor & wagon rides – not available.
Current Provincial lockdown restrictions don’t allow us to do this right now. We will offer our wagon rides as soon as the restrictions allow.
NO eating or tasting.
Sampling of fruit, inside the farm entrance and in the field, is not allowed.
$6 minimum picking fee.
This fee must be paid, per person, who enters the farm.
Easy contactless payment.
We are fully set up for contactless payments. Making it easy to pay and quickly go on to enjoy and focus on your fruit picking experience. Fruit is paid for at the time of entering the premises. (See below for full pricing details).
Thank you in advance for your respect and understanding.
Strawberry picking opens June 13, 2021
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen each spring
More information
Location: Our strawberry fields are located at both Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm and Downey’s Farm Market across the road. The primary fields are at the Farm Market. Please watch for directional signs when entering the farm to let you know which field is open.
Wagon Rides: Are NOT available at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions!
Weather can impact growing seasons, so please be sure to check back on our website before your visit to ensure your favourite strawberries are ready to be picked.
Prices are as follows:
2 litre basket $12
4 litre basket $24
6 litre basket $36
There is a min picking fee of $6 a person.