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 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.

This place was awesome. Love the setup and the setting at the farm, as well as the overall vibe…read more Just the right size menu focusing on doing a handful of things right. Salad was great and Pizzas were both delicious- we had the Margherita and Pepperoni. Dough was light and fluffy and wonderfully crispy with a little char from the wood fired oven. Loved them both. Local white wines were both really nice on a warm day, as was the Cider. Chocolate Cake and Berry pie with homemade crust were both as if grandma had made them. If we're ever on Vancouver Island again we'd come back no question.

Stopped here first lunch while riding a 3 day bicycle camping trip. Beautiful location, super…read morefriendly owner & staff AND AMAZING PIZZA! coming back as soon as possible

So glad this place was open on our drive around the island. The sheep are SO friendly - buy a…read moreziplock full of feed/food for $5 and have at it. They will run up to you for food and some are more aggressive than others in pushing their "sheep friends" out of the way, but it was so much fun and nothing to be scared of. They will just lick the food out of your hand (no teeth or biting at all). The space was very open and lots of room to walk around to look at the merchandise (they have a partnership with folks in Ireland which is awesome to the see clothing from there) and lots of info to share. Seems like a nice and well taken care of "farm". Great stop in for kids and adults. Have fun!

This place wasn't even open, despite everything saying it would be. What a huge disappointment…read more Just a "closed" sign across the driveway at 12-1 pm on a Tuesday in June. This was my most anticipated part of our trip here, I really wish island businesses realized when they just aren't open during posted hours, it's disappointing for customers.

Beautiful equestrian neighbourhood, great for families with young kids. There's lots of space to…read morewalk around and enjoy the fresh air and see horses. That said, if you're coming here expecting a true pumpkin patch experience, you might be a little disappointed. The admission fee is $12-13 per person, which basically gets you access to walk around pet the farm animals, walk on some veggie gardens. There isn't an actual pumpkin patch where you can wander through the field to pick your pumpkin, it became a construction zone. Instead, it looks like someone just scattered small pumpkins around the grounds, and you "pick" one on your way out. The big pumpkins are expensive. WOW. Truly, it's fine for little ones who just want to see animals and get outside, but not worth it if you're looking for that classic fall pumpkin-patch feel. We wandered for 10 to 15 mins. Picked our 'free' pumpkins. In short, great for families and kids, but not for anyone chasing a full pumpkin-patch experience.

Fantastic beginner Stable Management & 30 min introductory lesson with Taha. Very calm & patient…read moreinstruction with a very gentle horse named Amadeus

1 Star - Absolutely Horrific Experience…read more I came to GJ Farm with every intention of supporting a local business, but instead I walked away shaken, humiliated, and furious. The man in charge of the store (an older gentleman) was not only accusatory, condescending, and hostile--he was downright disrespectful, arrogant, and deceitful. I specifically visited for Red Russian garlic to plant in my yard. I've grown this variety before and researched prices for organic Red Russian garlic nearby --typically $8-15/lb depending on size. GJ Farm was charging a steep $19.99/lb, but since I was already there, I decided to pick through and purchase. I spent about 5-8 minutes selecting bulbs, carefully looking for the largest and firmest ones for planting. As I was doing so, the man approached me and accused me of peeling garlic, while repeatedly insisting that all of the garlic had been harvested this year. After I had already chosen my final selection and was about to pay, I did gently crack the skin of one bulb to confirm quality, but during selection I only examined size and firmness, occasionally through skins that were already cracked. After purchasing, I inspected the garlic in my car and immediately noticed serious defects: one bulb was shriveled, and another had white mold between cloves. Considering garlic harvest season had only ended 1-2 months ago, this was shocking. None of my own homegrown garlic looked like that. Within 3 minutes, I returned to politely request a refund. The man then came out, yelling at me in front of other customers. He accused me of lying about how long I spent choosing (claiming "30 minutes," when it was under 10). He further accused me of only wanting a refund because I "realized the price was too high." He dismissed the obvious defects in his product and insisted that because he sells "thousands of pounds of garlic," my complaint was invalid--classic deflection instead of accountability. As I stood there shaking from his aggression, he never once offered a professional solution like an exchange or apology. Instead, he ripped the garlic apart with his hands--damaging product that I had paid for--while still refusing any resolution. When I pointed out the mold, he claimed not to see any, however, he removed all the mold as he aggressively peeled the bulbs apart. He continued to insist I take the garlic home and plant it, berating me loudly the entire time. Not only did he refuse a refund, he further damaged the garlic himself, rendering it unsuitable for planting. In the end, as he refused a refund and continued berating me, I suggested an exchange simply to end the confrontation. I did not want an exchange, as I had already selected the best bulbs available and the remaining garlic was of poor quality. This was never about the money--it was about basic respect and principle. A business owner should stand by their products, listen to valid concerns, and treat customers with dignity. Instead, I was met with hostility, gaslighting, and bullying from someone who clearly has no regard for customer service or honesty. If you value quality produce, integrity, or even basic decency, avoid GJ Farm at all costs.

Very bad experience at this farm. The produce they miscalculated the charges, weights were taken in…read morepounds, but prices were charged in kilograms, which made it almost double the cost. When I called to clarify, the owner was extremely rude and disrespectful instead of trying to fix the mistake. Terrible customer service. Stay away from this place.