My favourite farm in the world is Maplewood Farm as it is truly such a North Shore gem. it's…read morewholesome, and family friendly for a fun day surrounded by animals. You can feed the ducks at the pond (most of the time), watch and pet the goats climbing around, and see horses, cows, bunnies, sheep and more. It fills me up with joy being around nature and animals in such close proximity to a very crowded area. The staff are kind and care for the animals impeccably, which makes this special farm feel community-focused. It's one of the local go-to spots that kids and adults equally love and enjoy.

A fantastic place to bring the kiddos…read more Five acres of family fun await those who stop by this farm. Reservations are mentioned on their website, but our recent visit did not require one. There's paths to walk, shaded picnic areas to hide under on hotter days, and over 200 animals and birds to view. Horses, cows, chickens, peacocks, potbelly bigs, rabbits, oh and... a ton of goats. One of our favourite parts is the "petting zoo" area where you can get up close and personal with goats who love scritches. The farm hands are friendly, handwash stations are available, and parking is free. What's not to like about this place? I find it very relaxing to be amongst the animals and on a farm when most of my time is spent in the city or glued to a monitor. It really puts things in perspective. In any case, I think it's worth a couple hours of your day to stop by and say hello to some majestic animals.

I think I dropped close to $100 at this place in one hour and didn't even use the bathroom because…read morethere's only outhouses available. At least there are also sinks with soap just outside. Par for the course in visiting a family farm attraction. Kids' chocolate strawberry cups were just under $14 each; my strawberry apple juice was $7. A small basket is $6.50 so times 4, that was $26 before even entering. Kids had fun picking raspberries though. I guess it depends on what kind of farm experience one is looking for but if just coming for berries, better to wait until other farms without cafes etc open up.

The blueberry waffles were good, but could have used a touch more syrup. Their dessert in a jar was…read moreso delicious and had fresh berries in it. I always have such a wonderful time shopping inside their store staff are friendly and happy tp answer any questions. Some of their merchandise is on the pricier side, but they sell a lot of unique items. One thing that was disappointing was their corn. The corn is pre-packaged so I didn't realize until I got home how small they were. Normally they are quite large.

Hidden gem! Even worth a visit to the island to just stop by. They have awesome food. We purchased…read morea few ribeyes and a peach cobbler, both were top notch. One thing that caught my eye is they let us choose the ribeye we wanted. Literally brought out 15 of them to let us choose! Definitely will be back.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Alderwood. There are 3 main reasons why you would visit…read morethis location: 1. A wedding or special event. They host and plan weddings and special events, provide catering, and take care of all the small details for your special day. I have experienced their service first-hand working as a bartender and server at said events :) The guests gush with compliments and praise, and I am 100% decided that when I get married, it will be at Alderwood! The venue is breathtaking, and all the guests have this amazing glow as they watch their friends make their lifelong commitments on such a beautiful backdrop. I can't imagine that kind of experience anywhere else. 2. Their B&B. I haven't ever stayed in a B&B outside of Alderwood, and I only realized this week (while looking for one in Penticton) how unnaturally high Alderwood has set my expectations! The Alderwood B&B is a private wood cabin with an AMAZING walk-in shower, oversized showerhead, a murphy bed, beautiful tiled floors, architecturally interesting additions, and an adorable little kitchen. It's so affordable, too! On top of that, the farm owners serve you an amazing breakfast in the morning, you're surrounded by curious animals (emu, donkeys, muscovies), and just an incredible and warm atmosphere. Most B&Bs, as I am learning now, are just a room in someone's house! How disappointing compared to Alderwood. 3. Their butcher shop/store. Julie, one of the owners of the farm, is seriously knowledgeable about natural health and wellness, and it shows in her shop! She has everything you would ever want to feel good and enjoy your meal. Matcha tea, natural honey, local handmade products, spa items, pre-made meals, the BEST tiramisu you will EVER have, and so much more. I know that one might assume I'm biased having worked on Alderwood, but I am writing this without any prompt (and without the owners' knowledge). Because I have experienced everything they have to offer, and I've been continuously amazed, I had to review them!

* Another wonderful picking season! *…read more After the wonderful experience last summer picking blueberries here, we just had to return again. The word must have gotten out a bit about the farm, as last year there were only 3 or 4 other people picking. This year there were at least 10. :) It is still a nice natural setting, that is not overcrowded at all: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/john-and-johns-farm-langley?select=_BJxeVpwYg00MZN3b2-NuA#_BJxeVpwYg00MZN3b2-NuA The bushes had a good amount of easy to pick fruit, just like last year: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/john-and-johns-farm-langley?select=gB2X33ERghSQsPQHhbyTCQ#gB2X33ERghSQsPQHhbyTCQ It also feels so nice to pick on an organic farm, as there were lots of birds and bugs, making it feel safe! We've been enjoying the berries, as they seem extra sweet this year - and he dropped the price a bit. It is only $1.80/lb now!

Went straight for the pre-picked berries versus the U-pick. There is a 10lbs box for $30 and a…read more5lbs box for 15. The blueberries taste amazing and they are apparently organic. Pint of these are easily $5-$6 at the grocery. If you're in the area this is a good spot for blueberries.

"Bluecrop" variety Blueberries. Large and tasty. Friendly…read moreand Helpful staff (Austin:manager ) Plentiful berries U-pick 12-4pm $1.50 Happy Hour this week

From the owner: Doremi is a family run farm looking to start U-Pick this season as early as June!read more

I had a amazing experience at Kensington Prairie Farm in (Alderbridge) Langley BC yesterday! The…read morestaff were very friendly and explained pretty much all the animals behaviours and where are the from. There are interactive experiences such as feeding and petting thr Llamas and alpacas! There are many other animals to see too such as pigs, goose, roosters, camels and turkey! There is a lot of things to see such as Easter egg hunting and the upcoming Shearing event for the alpacas and llamas. Don't forget to visit the gift shop as there are many clothes and knitting items made from the wool of alpacas and Llamas!

OMG this is such a cute farm! They have an informative tour every Saturday morning where you feed…read moredifferent groups of alpaca and listen to their stories. There're a bunch of moments and corner where you can take a photo with those cute creatures. You will need to send an email to register for the tour but if you register on Friday like me and didn't hear back from them, don't worry. My group still head there and they are happy to let us join as long as we sent them the register email. After the tour you will go in the store to wash your hands and pay for the tour (which is around 10bucks). The store has a bunch of alpaca wool stuff like scarf, socks, hoodie, cardigan, etc. and even wool for you to make your own stuff. The products inside the store may come from the alpaca here or from Peru, so look for the tag to check. They sometimes have a day of shaving all their alpacas and let the public join, so watch out for those fun activities. There are some parking lots right outside the store but not a tons.

We had such an amazing day visiting this farm on Valentines Day. My 8 year old granddaughter…read moreChloe can't stop talking about it and is excited for any future visits. She got to hold a bunny and baby bunnies too, a chicken, a small tortoise, kitty cats and play with a friendly Dog named Rex who was a very well-behaved greeter to all who came to visit the farm that day. There were ducks bathing and splashing which brought giggles from the littles. Chloe got to brush a very friendly Donkey, a small horse and feed the goats and sheep. We spent a little over two hours and very much enjoyed ourselves. From my personal experience I noticed one very important rule to follow for anyone visiting the farm... please allow the people who are working the farm to pick up and hand you the animals you'd like to hold. Some are tamer than others and some are new to the farm. Please watch your children and help them follow just a few easy rules. It's very hard for most children to not chase and scare them or pick them up without help. When following the basic rules you will be sure to have a fantastic time. We were treated very kindly and rarely had to wait more than a minute or two for our turn to snuggle with a furry or feathered friend.

This is a sweet farm. The animals are tame and will eat from your hands. We got to hold a baby…read morebunny. The mama bunny was born here and the grandma bunny also lives here. The goats are so silly and fun to watch and feed. The ducks, turkeys, chickens walk around freely and there are two nice dogs. The sheep were resting in the pasture and the cow was hiding out today. There are lots of places where you can interact with the animals or just sit under an umbrella and be entertained by them. It was easy to make a reservation on line, find the farm, parking and the family was welcoming. We will return.

if you're looking for a great place to relax on a nice quiet lawn under some trees, on the slopes…read moreof Milner Heights while you feast on the best lemon gelato you've ever had, all while watching cute little goats Play, then you come to the right place. Will definitely be back to try some of their delicious cheese as well. From the looks of it I'm sure they have no problem with you having a family picnic there if you bought a few things from the farm store, idyllic country side near the city at its best. Maybe a five minute drive from willobrook mall and I'll take this over their food court any day!

We loved this place! Stopped by on our own random self guided farm tour and came here first. We…read morearrived early and the owner saw us and let us right in to sample some delicious cheeses. We got a little bit of gelato (OMG best gelato) and got to help corral the goats into their feeding area. Such cuties! We took home some soft cheese for the bread we had at our Air B&B and we wish we had bought more so we could bring it home. So much good stuff! This is number one on our list of places to revisit next time we are in town!

I'm originally from the Midwest and apple picking is a big fall activity there. I was a bit…read moresurprised to see that it doesn't seem to be as popular of an activity near Seattle. After some research, & even though it's a bit of a drive, I decided to check out Jones Creek Farms. When we arrived there was a small parking lot but luckily, there weren't too many people so we found a spot towards the back. When you walk near the entrance, there is a worker next to a sign that says that all the workers are vaccinated and still choose to wear mask. Big thumbs up for that! In addition, it lists all the apple types and which rows they are in. There was even a section for Asian pears. The worker walked us toward the orchard and explained where we could pick apples (the trees with ribbons on them.) As we walked we realized many of the rows are very long, so I guess you should decide which apples you want unless you don't mind walking a lot (which we didn't mind doing.) There weren't a lot of trees with ribbons, but enough. The orchard was quiet with beautiful scenery of big hills/ mountains nearby. I took some nice photos. However, it was a bit too quiet for me. I like when it's a bit livelier. Apple picking was great, but there was no cute little market store (or at least it wasn't open when we went on a Saturday afternoon,) which I was hoping would be available to peruse. Also, no hayrides, no games, no corn maze, no cider or snacks... just apple/Asian pear or pumpkin picking. The pumpkin patch was small & very cute. The apple prices were decent and we were happy to leave with a small bag. If you would like a quiet peaceful apple picking experience, stop by at Jones Creek Farms!

No frills U-pick apple farm! Just rows and rows and rows of apple trees! And SO SO SO many types of…read moredelicious apples! I didn't even know apples could taste so different! The staff was also so sweet and informative, the greeted us when we walked in and explained how it worked. $1.50 per pound, 20+ pounds is $1.25 per pound. They also have pumpkins and garlic. We ended up getting garlic, a pumpkin, and 15 pounds if apples for $27.50. Worth the drive from Seattle. It was crowded on a Saturday but the farm is so large it doesn't matter much. Thank you Jones Creek Farms!

I took my little daycare here this morning to get pumpkins and take a few fall pictures. I was…read moreblown away by the picture opportunities that they have out and the condition of the pumpkins. great choices and none had soft spots. we do our thing and go in to pay. little family run place with Dan in the market working on things. his son in law was at the till. had a wonderful chat with him. he told me every morning someone is out checking the pumpkins and refilling, pulling the pumpkins that have soft spots. someone rebuilds the displays where you pick pumpkins and take pictures. I cannot believe I did not know about this place. we will definitely be back!!

Amazingly fresh produce and a variety of goods. The cheese scone was to die for, and I WILL be…read morereturning for another one. Friendly staff as well.