1. Blue Barn Farms
    Hosts: Brian & Brenda Murray
    Farm Type: Grass-fed beef, certified free-range chicken
    Address: 1800 Hammonds Plains Rd., Halifax, NS
    County: Halifax
    Directions to Farm: Exit from Hwy 102 West on Hwy 213 (Hammonds Plains Rd.) to 1800 Hammonds Plains Rd.
    Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: Learn about life on the farm by observing and interacting with the farm animals. We will also have a live band playing country music (weather permitting). There will also be a limited amount of our certified free-range chicken to be sampled as well.
    Phone: (902) 499-3399
  1. Terra Beata Cranberry Farm
    Host: Evelyn Ernst
    Farm Type: Cranberries
    Address: 161 Monk Point Rd., Heckman's Island, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: Drive from Lunenburg towards Blue Rocks. After 2 km turn left onto Heckman's Island Rd. After 2 km, cross short bridge onto Heckman's Island. After 1 km, turn right onto Monk Point Rd. Farm is first driveway on left, after 0.5 km.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Free guided walking tours of the bog as well as the berry cleaning line and our "cranberry kitchen" processing facility. Free cranberry appetizers for sampling.
    Phone: (902) 634-4435
  1. R&R Corkum Farm
    Host: Ralph Corkum
    Farm Type: Beef (cow/calf)
    Address: 1571 New Cumberland Rd., Pleasantville, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: Travel South on Kings Street, Bridgewater. Follow the LaHave River through Conquerall Bank to Pleasantville on the Lake Centre, to 1571 New Cumberland Rd. R&R Farm is about 20 mins from Bridgewater.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: Meet farmers that produce beef in Lunenburg County. Tour the farm, see rotational grazing of cow/calves on grass (approx. 30 cow/calf pairs) and a wrapped hay/haylage demonstration. This beef is raised for the consumer and farm markets with no growth hormones or chemicals.
    Phone: (902) 543- 5408
  1. Indian Garden Farms
    Hosts: Glen & Marilyn Hebb
    Farm Type: Fruit & vegetable
    Address: 15401 Hwy 3, Hebbville, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 13 off of Hwy 103. Turn left and follow the Indian Garden Farm Market signs.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Hayride tour on the farm. Pumpkin counting contest for the kids.
    Phone: (902) 543-1979
  1. LaHave Natural Farms
    Hosts: Logie Cassells & Liam Tayler
    Farm Type: Haskap berries, hop orchard & compost tea
    Address: 1776 Northfield Rd., Northfield, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 on Hwy 103, left at junction, right at 4-way junction (sign post Bridgewater) for 3 km. Take a right at Northfield Road and drive 9 km to farm on right hand side. Look for 2 large white signposts "Honeyberry Hurst Farm".
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Activities: Honeyberry Hurst Farm is a bio-dynamic farm that uses innovative technologies to match healthy soil to healthy crops. The farm is the largest grower of the Haskap Berry, an exciting new berry that has three times the antioxidants of a blueberry. We use soil technologies such as brewing compost tea and the new AgrowPlow to improve soil health and demonstrate that organic solutions are cost effective. Other activities on the farm include an apple and pear orchard, five varieties of hops and black walnut trees.
    Phone: (902) 273-7210
  1. Out to Pasture Farm
    Hosts: Kevin & Susan Veinotte
    Farm Type: Mixed livestock & Christmas trees
    Address: 300 Mossman Rd., West Northfield, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: From Exit 12 Hwy 103, turn right onto trunk Hwy 10. Go North (away from Bridgewater) 6.5 km and turn right on Mossman Rd. Follow red arrows to farm.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: Take a walking tour of the farm yard viewing the sheep, rabbits and chickens. There will also be a wagon ride to check out the cows, Ducks Unlimited ponds and wetlands and the new Adopt-A-Stream projects. We will be able to answer questions about farm, woodlot and Christmas tree U-cut.
    Phone: (902) 543-1271
  1. Lunenburg County Winery at Hackmatack Farm
    Hosts: Heather & Dan Sanft
    Farm Type: Winery & commercial high bush blueberries
    Address: 813 Walburne Rd., Newburne, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: From Halifax - Take Hwy 103 to Exit 11, turn right 24 km inland to Newburne.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Activities: Blueberry U-pick. Tours of winery and farm. 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
    Phone: (902) 644-2415
  1. Watershed Farm
    Host: Camelia Frieberg
    Farm Type: Mixed vegetables, flowers & livestock (bio-dynamic)
    Address: 768 Allen Frausel Rd., Baker Settlement, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: Exit 13 off Hwy 103, turn away from Bridgewater heading inland and proceed for approx. 13 km. Turn right at Monk Rd., then second right on to Allen Frausel Rd. Look for blue wooden garage bin. Farm is at the top of the hill.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: We will have tours of the gardens, greenhouses, nut and fruit trees, willow fence, sheep and chickens and straw bale buildings, root cellars, wind generator and more. Refreshments and produce available and activities for kids to help with 'chores'.
    Phone: (902) 685-3901
  1. Maplewood Maple Syrup & Christmas Tree Farm
    Hosts: Rex & Bonnie Veinot
    Farm Type: Maple syrup & Christmas trees
    Address: 2819 Old Barss Corner Rd., Maplewood, NS
    County: Lunenburg
    Directions to Farm: From Exit 11 on Hwy 103, travel north through Lower, Middle & Upper Cornwall, through Newburne & into Maplewood. From New Germany, travel through Barss Corner and Searsdale and on into Maplewood, turning left at stop sign. Fifth house on the left.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Activities: Approx. every hour wagon ride leaves to tour award winning woodlot & Christmas trees. Ongoing visitation of the sugar shack with sampling & product available. There will also be a yard sale.
    Phone: (902) 644-3358
  1. Spring Peeper Farm
    Hosts: Lisa & Dave Doucette
    Farm Type: Hobby farm with goats & chickens
    Address: 3020 Second Division Rd., Concession, NS
    County: Digby
    Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101, take Exit 29 and turn towards the woods (inland). Drive to Second Division Rd. and turn right. Drive about 1.6 km and the farm will be on the left with 2 red painted posts at the driveway.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Activities: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. soap making. At 5 p.m. there will be goat milking. Throughout the day - pet and feed the goats and rabbits.
    Phone: (902) 769-2072
  1. Ironsmith Farm
    Hosts: Virginia Smith & Dirk Hausmann
    Farm Type: Goat farm, dairy & cheese house
    Address:571 Weymouth Falls Rd., Weymouth, NS
    County: Digby
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 27 (from Digby) to Weymouth. Drive for 7-8 mins along Hwy 1 and cross the bridge over Sissiboo River. At intersection on the hill, make a sharp left upward onto Weymouth Falls Rd. Farm is 4 mins drive on left.
    Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Activities: We have approximately 100 dairy goats, 3 horses & chickens. Visitors in the morning will be able to observe the goat milking and hug the nannies.
    Phone: (902) 982-4874
  1. Wild Rose Farm
    Hosts: Siegmar & Gilberte Doelle
    Farm Type: Market garden with livestock
    Address: 6804 Hwy 101, Plympton, NS
    County: Digby
    Directions to Farm: On Hwy 101 in between Digby and Weymouth, near Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse.
    Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Farm tours, taste testing, 4 wheeler hayrides, hay castle. We were the N.S. Environmental Plan Stewardship Award Winner for 2013.
    Phone: (902) 837-4181
  1. Dempsey Corner Orchards
    Hosts: David Bowlby & Allison Maher
    Farm Type: Fruit & vegetable, U-pick & petting zoo
    Address: 2717 Hwy 221, Aylesford, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: North of Exit 16 - Drive 1.8 km to the only stop sign. Turn right (East) 1.8 km and stop. DCO is on the left (North).
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Help bottle feed our baby lambs, kids and calf. Learn about our different coloured eggs. Wander through our orchards and fields and sample the fruits of our labours. Then enjoy a fresh baked muffin and coffee in a lawn chair in the sun.
    Phone: (902) 847-1855
  1. Alpaca House Farm
    Hosts: Peter & Anne Woodyer
    Farm Type: Alpaca breeders
    Address: 4745 Hwy 221, RR2 Berwick, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101, Exit 15, take Rte. 360 North 3.5 km to a stop sign at Rte. 221. Turn East (right), travel another 3.5 km and our driveway is on the left at the beginning of a bend to the right.From the East on Hwy 221we are 5 km from the Woodville flashing light and about 1.5 km after the light at Blackrock Rd. on the right, at the end of a hard left bend. Look for our sign.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: A chance to see, meet, handle and learn about alpacas up close. Come and see why they are valuable, plus a chance to purchase alpaca fibre for spinning and yarn for knitting and weaving.
    Phone: (902) 538-5583
  1. VanOostrum Farms
    Host: VanOostrum Family
    Farm Type: Beef & corn maze
    Address: 4931 Hwy 221, Berwick, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 15 on Hwy 101. Follow Rte. 360 north about 3.5 km to stop sign. Turn right onto Hwy 221 and go about 4 km.
    Hours: Farm tours: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Corn maze: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Tour the beef cattle barn and learn how the cattle are raised. Explore the Harvest Acres Corn Maze and have some farmyard fun at the activities!
    Phone: (902) 538-7716
  1. Boates Farm
    Hosts: Brian, Keith & Charlotte Boates, Karma Chickoski
    Farm Type: Mixed fruit, sweet cider, vinegar
    Address: 432 Bligh Rd., Woodville, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 14 Hwy 101 - head west about 5 miles and turn right after Central Kings Rural High School. Follow road signs to Woodville & Bligh Rd. We are located at the crossroads. Look for Boates U-Pick on barn.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: U-picking apples & pears, small farm market.
    Phone: (902) 678-7301
  1. Foote Family Farm
    Host: George Foote
    Farm Type: Apples, bees and cider making
    Address: 1972 Woodville Rd., Woodville, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101 take Exit 14, turn left on Hwy 1, turn right on Lovatt Rd., watch for the blue Foote Family Farms signs.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Walking trails, picnic tables, U-pick apples, custom cider pressing. Honey extracting demonstration at 11:00 a.m. and cider making at 2:00 p.m. Products for sale include apples, cider, honey, beekeeping equipment and pumpkins.
    Phone: (902) 678-4371
  1. Wild Mountain Farm
    Hosts: Lance & Kathleen Bishop
    Farm Type: Grass-fed beef & lamb, pastured pork
    Address: 8 Old Baxter's Rd., Canning, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm:From Kentville (Exit 13 Hwy 101), head north into town, past the bridge and a set of lights. Follow Hwy 359 through Aldershot, Steam Mill & Centreville. Drive up North Mountain and take a right onto Gospel Woods Rd. Take a left onto gravel Long Beach Rd. Follow Long Beach Rd. 4.5 km until Old Baxter’s Mill Rd. Turn left on the sharp corner. Our driveway has a blue #8 on the red mailbox.
    Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: Learn what it takes to raise 100% grass-fed beef & lamb and GMO free pasture raised pork. Take a tour of our farm and visit our momma pigs and their babies. Learn about pasture rotations and visit with our cattle and lamb. We have a photo booth for you to take pictures for a keepsake of your visit with us.
    Phone: (902) 582-1208
  1. Blomidon Estate Winery
    Hosts: Gordon Weld & Kyle Gallant
    Farm Type: Vineyard
    Address: 10318 Hwy 221, Canning, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Drive out of Canning towards Kingsport for 5 mins. Blomidon Estate Winery is on your right; look for a big sign and a big blue building.
    Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Activities: Tour Blomidon Estate Winery's Vineyards with our staff and vineyard manager! Come learn about viticulture, vines, wines, and the grape harvest season. Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
    Phone: (902) 582-7565
  1. Gates U-Pick
    Hosts: Doug & Marianne Gates
    Farm Type: Apples, pears & pumpkins
    Address: 1269 Starr's Point Rd., Port Williams, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 from Hwy 101. Go straight through lights into Village of Port Williams. Cross bridge and look for overhead flashing light. Turn right onto Starr's Point Rd. Go 2 km, Gates U-Pick is on the left.
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Activities: We offer free wagon rides around our orchards. Tour takes approx.10 mins. We also encourage free sampling all you can eat apples while U-picking. There are washroom facilities and a picnic area.
    Phone: (902) 542-9340
  1. Taproot Farms
    Hosts: Tim Carr, Patricia Bishop, Josh Oulton, & Teri Dillon
    Farm Type: Certified organic, mixed fruit & vegetable, mixed livestock (CSA farm)
    Address: 1736 Church St., Port Williams, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Exit 11 from Hwy 101, toward Greenwich. Straight through lights following Hwy 358, approx. 6 km, turn right onto Church St., approx. 3 km to 1736 Church St.
    Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Activities: Trails and self-guided walking tours include: Picnic area with live music, hoop houses and field crops, animal visits, farm stay properties, large wetland area, flower crops, and labyrinth. Staff will be available to join groups or provide information. Trails will be well marked.
    Phone: (902) 542-3277
  1. Hennigar’s Farm Market
    Hosts: Heather & Doug Hennigar
    Farm Type: Fruits & vegetables - roadside
    Address: 10272 Hwy 1, Greenwich, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 to Hwy 1. Turn right on Hwy 1. Drive 1 km, Hennigar’s is on the right just before the Wolfville town limits.
    Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    Activities: Visit our busy farm market with all the fruits and vegetables in season on display. Play farmers golf through the apple orchard (adults: $10, children under 12: $5). Enjoy our nature trail and picnic park. Animals (goats, sheep, ducks, peacocks, and rabbits) on display.
    Phone: (902) 542-3503
  1. Willowbank U-Pick
    Hosts: Johnson Family
    Farm Type: Apple, pumpkin, U-pick & market
    Address: 110 Starrs Point Loop, Port Williams, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Exit 11 off Hwy 101 (Greenwich) take Rte. 358 to Port Williams. Simply follow signs to Prescott House Museum - only 5 minutes from Exit 11. Lots of signs. See
    Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Activities: U-pick apples and pumpkins, market on site. Activities include petting zoo, corn maze, wagon rides, and museum. There is a picnic area and walking trails. Fees apply for produce and some activities.
    Phone: (902) 542-9153
  1. Elderkin's Farm Market
    Hosts: Peter & Kevin Elderkin
    Farm Type: Fruit
    Address: 10362 Hwy 1, Greenwich, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 to Hwy 1. Turn right on Hwy 1. Drive 1 km, Elderkin’s is on the right just before the Wolfville town limits.
    Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Activities: U-Pick apples, pumpkin, squash. Others as seasonal.
    Phone: (902) 542-7198
  1. Dabro Farms
    Hosts: Davidson Family
    Farm Type: Dairy & farm market
    Address: 105 & 237 Gaspereau River Rd., Wolfville, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: Take Gaspereau Ave., across from Tim Hortons in Wolfville. Follow to Gaspereau Valley, turn right at bridge and right at church. Farm is approx. 2 km.
    Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Activities: At 105 Gaspereau River Rd., visit our farm market, farm animal petting area, hay ride and BBQ. At 237 Gaspereau River Rd., visit our dairy operation.
    Phone: (902) 670-6172
  1. Grand Pré Wines
    Host: Grand Pré Wines
    Farm Type: Winery
    Address: 11611 Hwy 1, Grand Pré, NS
    County: Kings
    Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101, take Exit 10, follow Hwy 1, past gas station, the winery is on the right.
    Hours: 11 a.m. - 5p.m.
    Activities: Free wine tour & tasting at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
    Phone: (902) 542-1753
  1. Castle Frederick Farms Inc.
    Hosts: Bremner Family
    Farm Type: Beef, sheep, forestry & recreation
    Address: 568 & 620 Castle Frederick Rd., Falmouth, NS
    County: Hants
    Directions to Farm: Hwy 101, Exit 7 (Falmouth) right at stop sign from exit, left at Pothier Motors, left at next stop sign onto Dyke Rd. Continue on Dyke Rd. onto Castle Frederick Rd. (approx. 8 km) and go to the very end of the road.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Activities: Free admission to farm tour, walking trailsand biking, picnic area. Cash BBQ, wagon rides (fee TBA) and Schoolhouse Brewery will be on site at the hop yard.
    Phone: (902) 798-8037
  1. Sainte Famille Wines Ltd.
    Hosts: Suzanne & Doug Corkum
    Farm Type: Vineyard & winery
    Address: 11 Dudley Park Ln., Falmouth, NS
    County: Hants
    Directions to Farm: Take Exit 7 off Hwy 101. Follow the grape logo signs. Approx. 4 km from exit.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: Tours at the vineyard: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches & hot dogs available with hot & cold beverages. Fun for the whole family.
    Phone: (902) 798-8311
  1. Fair Acres Farm
    Hosts: Davison Family
    Farm Type: Beef, apples, field crops, Agri-tourism, & corn maze
    Address: 816 & 1112 Falmouth Dyke Rd., Falmouth, NS
    County: Hants
    Directions to Farm: Exit 7 off Hwy 101. Follow signs to Sainte Famille Winery. Our two sites are located just before and after Sainte Famille Winery.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Activities: Walking tours of orchard and beef cattle production at 816 Falmouth Dyke Rd. Agri-tourism and corn maze activities at 1112 Falmouth Dyke Rd.
    Phone: (902) 798-0283
  1. Scotian Bee Honey
    Hosts: Joe Goetz, Francis Laing, Michelle & Kelsey Keddy
    Farm Type: Apiary
    Address: 34 Sangster Bridge Rd., Windsor Forks, NS
    County: Hants
    Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101 East - Exit 7, turn right on NS Truck 1, at"y" slight left. Left on Falmouth Dyke Rd., left on Sangster Bridge Rd. From Hwy 101 West - Exit 5 turn left at bottom of ramp. Right at yield, left on Hwy 14 (Chester Rd.). Right on Sangster Bridge Rd.
    Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Activities: During your visit to our apiary, you'll learn about honeybees and see them in their homes. Our activities include a bee talk, honey tasting, an observation hive, learn about honey extraction and tour our honey house all at no charge. Tours of a beehive and make your own beeswax candles to take home are available at an additional fee of $10. Candles and BBQ available.
    Phone: (902) 292-8708
  1. The Rivers of Avondale Vineyard/ Avondale Sky Winery
    Hosts: Stewart Creaser & Lorraine Vassalo
    Farm Type: Vineyard & winery
    Address: 80 Avondale Cross Rd., Newport Landing, NS
    County: Hants
    Directions to Farm: Hwy 101 to Exit 5. Follow the signs to Avondale Sky Winery. Check our website, Avondalesky.com for more details. GPS coordinates 45.01195 and-64.07237.
    Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.