There’s nothing like the juicy crunch of a freshly picked apple and no better feeling than picking that apple yourself! With so many beautiful orchards, families in Nova Scotia have plenty of choices when it comes to places to go apple-picking. Here is our list of fun places to go apple-picking with your family in Nova Scotia. Not all farms accept debit and credit, so check before you go!

Dempsey Corner Orchards

At Dempsey Corner, families can pick apples, corn, pumpkins, peaches, and plums – or kids can even dig their own root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, or beets! The kids will love going on the merry-goat-round (goats ride on with kids!). Enjoy the Petting Zoo, playground, tearoom, and bakery featuring hot lunches, sweets, jams, and of course – fresh-baked pie!

Address: 2717 Highway 221, RR#3, Aylesford
Phone: 1-888-675-8282/902-847-1855
Website: www.dempseycorner.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dempseycornerorchards

Willowbank U-Pick Farm

Willowbank U-Pick Farm is a working farm owned by the Johnson family. During the fall season, they open up to the public, offering a u-pick apple orchard, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze, hayrides, and a market selling fresh crops, pickles, and hay bales.

Address: 110 Starr’s Point Loop (Exit 11 off 101 Hwy), Port Williams
Phone: 902-542-9153
Website: www.willowbankupick.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Willowbank-U-Pick-Farm

Noggin’s Corner Farm Market

Noggin’s Corner Farm is a family favourite, with an enormous (and enormously challenging!) corn maze, and a very popular Barnyard Adventure area with several playgrounds. There are lots of picnic tables scattered throughout the site to enjoy fresh food from the farm. Old-fashioned favourite activities at Noggin’s include the bumpy wagon ride to the orchard and their spooky Haunted House (open throughout October only).

Address: 10009 Hwy #1, Greenwich
Phone: 902-542-5515 (Ext. 1 for the farm market)
Website: www.nogginsfarm.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nogginscornerfarm.cornmaze

Elderkin’s U-Pick, Farm Market, and Bakery

Elderkin’s Farm has been a family-owned Annapolis Valley farm since 1760. In 1996, Elderkin’s Farm Market and Bakery were built, offering fresh fruit and vegetables and delicious baked goods. Elderkin’s U-Pick has become one of the most visited U-Pick operations in Nova Scotia with many delicious crops including apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, and pumpkins. 

Address: 10362 Hwy 1, Wolfville
Phone: (902) 542-7198
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Elderkins

Have we missed your favourite orchard? Simply send us an email and we’ll add it to the list!